OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jun 6, 2020

Colleen Marie Venancio (65) of Little Compton RI. passed on June 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Colleen was born April 14,1955 in Newport RI. to the late Alfred and Helen (Perry) Venancio. She was a graduate of Middletown High School and went on to a 30 year career as a florist for The Preservation Society. Colleen’s...

Jun 6, 2020

Georgette Lillian Kershaw, 87 years old, widow of Samuel Kershaw Jr., passed away from the Covid-19 virus at Charlton Memorial Hospital on June 6, 2020. Born in Fall River, Georgette was a Tiverton, Rhode Island resident for most of her life, moving to Fall River for her remaining years. She was the daughter of the late Edward Turgeon (wife...

Jun 3, 2020

Gary Ronald Boulay, 59, of Swansea, husband of Lisa Marie (Taylor) Boulay, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

Retired homebuilder and business owner, member of the Corvette Car Club, enjoyed spending his time restoring classic cars, fixing up the family summer cabin, playing his guitar, but most importantly, spending time with his children and grandchildren....

Jun 2, 2020

Peter J. Barao, 65, of Swansea, husband of Maria (Tavares) Barao, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

A warehouse manager for Brook's Pharmacy from 1986-2001, he also worked as the kitchen manager for Venus de Milo from 1986-2020. He loved the Patriots, Red Sox, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Corvettes, but most of all, spending time with...

May 30, 2020

Lourdes (Furtado) Simao, 94, former resident at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center and previously of “The Landmark”, Fall River, wife of the late Angelo Melo Simao, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Born in Faial Da Terra, St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Perreira de Rezendes and Maria de Medeiros Furtado.

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May 28, 2020

Richard J. “Dick” Irla, 73, of Tiverton, RI, husband of the late Jocelyn (Messier) Irla, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. He was born and raised in Fall River, MA and moved to Tiverton, RI when he and his late wife bought their first home in the 1970s.

An electrical engineer, Richard was employed by the...

May 25, 2020

Maude Alice (Hicks) Rousseau, 87, of Fall River, formerly of Agawam, wife of the late Joseph D. Rousseau, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. She was surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Hicks and Rhonda Stanley Hicks of Springfield, Massachusetts.

Maude was an exceptional wife and mother married for 51...

May 24, 2020

Cecile “Cis” (Lavault) Morin, 92, of Tiverton, wife of the late Raymond L. Morin, entered into eternal rest on May  24,    2020. A bank teller, she was employed by the former Fleet Bank, Tiverton for 26 years and previously employed by McWhirr’s Dept. Store, Fall River and Saint Anne’s Hospital in the gift shop. Cecile was an active member...

May 22, 2020

Loretta (Medeiros) Dion, 97, formerly of Borden Place West, wife of the late Raymond A. Dion, Sr., passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Fall River Jewish Home.

A knitting instructor at Somerset High School, she loved to knit and play bingo. She also was an avid singer and sang in a choir.

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May 21, 2020

Gerald M. Morey, 85, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020.

Uncle Gerry, as we all knew him, was born and raised in Fall River. Always quiet and reserved he was proud of his Irish heritage. In his younger day’s he could be found golfing with cousins or spending time out, especially at...

May 20, 2020

Henry DeGagne, Jr., 79, of Fall River, husband of the late Pauline (Pelletier) DeGagne, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

A salesman for Boyer Paper Co., Alpert Brothers and J. Polep, he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton.

He leaves eight children, Madeleine Lill, Jeanne...

May 18, 2020

Pauline (Desmarias) Pickup, 92, of Somerset, passed away in Fall River on Monday May 18, 2020. She was the widow of Elmer Pickup. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia Gamache (husband Ronald), three grandchildren, Sally Gamache McKinnon (husband Jamie), Emily Gamache and Daniel Gamache. Mrs. Pickup leaves two sisters, Julie Farias and Rita LaRoche (husband Carl). She was...

May 15, 2020

Michael C. Plante, 52, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020.

A truck driver, he was employed by Maripoma Trucking, Auburn, MA.

He was the son of Bertrand Plante and Sandra (Laprade) Plante;

the father of Aaron Plante; and the brother of Anne Marie Pacheco (husband David) and Dennis Plante....

May 15, 2020

Eliud Rosado Robles, de 44 años, de Fall River, falleció el viernes 15 de mayo de 2020. Era hijo de Eliud Rosado y Enefel Robles. Eliud también dejó muchos hermanos y hermanas, sobrinas y sobrinos.   Los arreglos son privados

Eliud Rosado Robles, 44, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020.  He was the son...

May 12, 2020

Irene G. (Laferriere) Rodrigues, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River.

A science and math teacher, she was employed by Bristol High School.  She was previously employed by Raytheon.

She was the wife of 24 years to Daniel Rodrigues of Portsmouth, Rhode...

May 11, 2020

Doris Frankowicz (formerly Hull), 94, of Fall River, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 11, 2020.

She was the wife of the late Joseph Frankowicz.

Doris was employed by Shelbourne Shirt Co., Fall River.

She was the mother of Kenneth W. Hull, Cynthia Pacheco, both of Fall River and the late Claudia...

May 9, 2020

Cora Leigh Watson, age 69, passed away at home in Fall River, MA on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Born on February 27, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the cherished daughter of Leon and Eddie Lou Watson. Cora grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a graduate of Summer High School and studied at Springfield College in Springfield,...

May 9, 2020

Julia (Jewels) M. Kosinski, 69, of Tiverton, RI passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones Saturday, May 9, 2020 at home. She was the daughter of the late John (Red) Guinen and the late Marie Lorraine Guinen (Chouinard). She leaves her husband of 31 years, Jan T. Kosinski; her son Jamie...

May 8, 2020

Lorraine B. (Simard) Rousseau, 87, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Catholic Memorial Home.

A Tiverton resident for more than 60 years, and a Raytheon retiree, Lorraine was an active member of St. Christopher’s Parish. She was a member of the church choir, the Women’s Guild, and co-chaired the annual “Christola” for...

May 7, 2020

Diane (Robitaille), 69, of Somerset, died peacefully at home on May 7, 2020 after a 17 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the wife of the late Paul Monteiro, whom she was married to for 38 years.

Born in Fall River, Diane was the daughter of the late Roland Sr. and Alice (Bouvette) Robitaille. She lived...