OBITUARY LISTINGS

Karen (Hasson) Charest

May 6, 2020

On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Karen Ann (Hasson) Charest , 67, loving wife of 48 years to Denis A. Charest, adoring mother of 3 and Mémère to 7 grandchildren, lost her year and a half battle with cancer, at home and surrounded by her family. She was born on May 2, 1953, to James and Jacqueline (Viens) Hasson  of...

Stella (Mello) Clark

May 6, 2020

Stella (Mello) Clark, 93, of Fall River, widow of John H. “Jackie” Clark, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020.  Employed by Fall River Savings Bank and Compass Bank as a teller, retiring in 1987. She previously worked as a floor lady for Lamport Co.  She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, formerly St. Elizabeth’s.  A graduate of Dominican Academy,...

Doris E. (Boie) Mccarthy

May 6, 2020

Doris (Boie) McCarthy, 91 of Fall River, wife of the late Robert R. McCarthy passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2020.

She will be forever missed by her entire family and lifetime friends.

She was a former seamstress for 35 years and member of the Ladies Garment Workers Union.

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Anna F. (Rapoza) Savitch-Allen

May 3, 2020

Anna F. (Rapoza) Savitch-Allen, 78, of Fall River, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at home.  She was the former wife of the late Joseph Savitch.  She graduated from Fall River Beauty Academy and worked as a hairdresser at Maries, Lorraines and Niagara Beauty Shops. She also received a certificate in floral design.  In her early...

Russell T. Daveau

May 2, 2020

Russell T. Daveau, 63, of Fall River, husband of Lisa (Aguiar) Daveau, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.            He was a personal caregiver.

Besides his wife of 15 years, he leaves four children, Melissa Daveau, John Starrett, Michelle Starrett, and Amber Starett; a grandson, Kendrick; five siblings, Eugene J. Daveau, Jr., Sheila McMillan, Gail Costa, Wayne Daveau...

Robert T. Levasseur

May 2, 2020

Robert T. Levasseur, 96, of Fall River, husband of the late Dolores "Del" (Roderick) Levasseur, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020.

An Army veteran of WWII, he was employed by Rex Linen and Tremblay Bus Co. An empire for Federal Little League, he also worked the concession stand.

He enjoyed traveling with his wife....

Alice (Stanford) Bednarz

May 1, 2020

Alice (Stanford) Bednarz, 97, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 1, 2020 at her home.

She was the wife of the late Joseph Bednarz and the daughter of the late Frank and Rachael (Whittaker) Sanford.

Alice loved to cook and sew.   She loved her family and friends profoundly.  She was cherished and loved dearly...

Joseph L. "Pete" Sherman

Apr 30, 2020

Joseph L. “Pete” Sherman, Sr., 60, of Fall River passed into eternal life at Saint Anne Hospital on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

He was the husband of Bobbi (Boday) Sherman and the husband of the late Doreen (Desrosiers) Sherman.

He was employed as a truck driver in the transportation industry.  Joseph loved the open road,...

Kenneth W. Lamar, Sr.

Apr 28, 2020

Kenneth W. Lamar, Sr., 73, of Fall River, entered into eternal rest on April 28, 2020 at home.

He was the husband of the late Dora (Desrosiers) Lamar.

Mr. Lamar was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

Longtime resident of Fall River, he worked many years for RN Koch corp. of Providence,...

Kathleen E. Watterson

Apr 28, 2020

Kathleen Watterson, 66, of Fall River, MA passed away on Tuesday, April 28 after a brief illness.  Kathleen was born on November 5, 1953 in Newport, RI.  She was the daughter of the late John E. and Edith (Rafferty) Watterson.

Kathleen always felt that she had hit the trifecta by being born in the simpler...

Doris "Claire" (Charette) Perry

Apr 28, 2020

Claire (Charette) Perry passed away at home on April 28 after a courageous battle with cancer. Claire was born July 27, 1930 in Fall River. She was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Jane (Seymour) Charette and was the wife of the late Raymond Perry, who predeceased her by six months. They were married for 63 years. Claire...

William A. Ray, Sr.

Apr 25, 2020

William A. Ray, Sr., 71, of Fall River, husband of the late Barbara M. (Quinlan) Ray, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020.

A US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a counter salesman for Robinson’s Supply for 25 years. He enjoyed going to the casinos and riding motorcycles.

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Maxine E. (Bradbury) Cadrin

Apr 23, 2020

Maxine E. (Bradbury) Cadrin, 70, of Somerset, wife of Paul A. Cadrin, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020.

She was employed by the former B.M.C. Durfee Trust Bank and then later by Fall River Municipal Credit Union.

She was the daughter of the late George and Dolores (Motta) Rapoza.

Besides Paul her...

Debra A. (Harney) Medeiros

Apr 23, 2020

Debra A. (Harney) Medeiros, 62, of Fall River, wife of Frank A. Medeiros, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020.

A paraprofessional for the Fall River School System, she enjoyed shopping and going out with her friends from work.

Besides her husband of 36 years, she leaves her mother, Pauline (Dias) Lambert...

Florence D. (Charron) Tooley

Apr 21, 2020

Florence D. (Charron) Tooley, 87, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

A delivery driver for Meals on Wheels, she also worked for People Inc. and a garment worker. She was a member of the ILGWU.

She leaves four children, Jerrold Tooley II (wife Claire), Judith Cooper, Jeffrey Tooley...

Andre C. Vetos

Apr 18, 2020

Andre C. Vetos, 92, of Somerset, husband of the late Juliette (Souza) Leonard Vetos, died Saturday, April 18, 2020.

He owned and operated Andy’s Place Billiards in Fall River.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, serving in Germany.  He was a devoted member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.

He...

George A. Donald

Apr 17, 2020

George A. Donald, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020.

Mr. Donald had been employed by Sarama Lighting Company and Catholic Memorial Home, both in Fall River.

Survivors include children, George Donald and Anna Donald (companion Janine Neff);

siblings, Maggie Donald, Gwendolyn Donald, Gertrude Donnelly and Kathleen Allard;

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Manuel P Teixeira

Apr 15, 2020

Manuel P. Teixeira, age 62, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Born and raised in Porto Formoso, São Miguel, Azores,  he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria Assuncao (Ponciano) Raposo.

A talented welder, he was the owner of Teixeira Welding.  He was an avid soccer fan of Benfica soccer...

Mary (Almeida) Remy

Apr 13, 2020

Mary (Almeida) Remy, 71, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Monday, April 13, 2020.  Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Evelyn (Correia) Almeida.

She was the mother of Tammy Remy, Kelly Remy, Judy Remy and the late Thomas E. Remy, Jr.; the sister of Michael, Frankie, Gil,...

Alfred Arruda

Apr 10, 2020

Alfred Arruda, 87, of Fall River, husband of the late Yvette (Coulombe) Arruda, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 10, 2020.

A retired Torpedo Spray Painter from Naval Underwater Systems Center, Newport, RI, he was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Over the Hill Gang, VFW...