OBITUARY LISTINGS

Feb 22, 2021

Duarte M. Aguiar, 55, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 22, 2021.

He was an employee of Korber Hats for 25+ years. Duarte was funny and always telling jokes, he always had a positive attitude and would help those in need. He loved fishing at Elephant Rock and camping on the beach with...

Feb 20, 2021

Joao M. Rezendes, 78, of Fall River, husband of Maria D. (Melo) Rezendes, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

Born in Feteira Pequena, Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Angelo and Maria (Pacheco) Rezendes.

Joao was formerly employed by Duro Manufacturing.  He was a Benfica Soccer fan.  Joao was...

Feb 18, 2021

David P. Fournier, 52, of Fall River, passed away at Saint Anne’s Hospital on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Dave was an all around great guy, a jack of all trades, always quick to lend a helping hand. He would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. He cared deeply for his family and...

Feb 16, 2021

Paul A. Frazer, 66, of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

He served in the US Air Force. An employee of Globe Manufacturing for many years, he enjoyed Blackjack, fishing and was a coach for baseball at Maplewood Park and Bayside. He also enjoyed cooking, gardening, watching the Discovery Channel and socializing with...

Feb 15, 2021

Richard C. Clark, 87, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021.

A talent producer for his company, Affiliate Artists, for classical performing arts for 20+ years, he was a member of several prestigous clubs in New York city. He taught briefly at BCC in his retirement. He had a lifelong...

Feb 14, 2021

James J. Holland, 88, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021 at Carvalho Grove Nursing Home.

He was the son of the late William and Rose (Gangwich) Holland, the brother of the late John Holland and the uncle of David Roy, who he dearly loved.

He was a...

Feb 9, 2021

Joan M. (Paruch) Budzisz, 94, of Fall River, wife of the late Matthew M. Budzisz, passed away February 9, 2021.

She had a passion and love for her animals and was an amazing cook.

She is survived by her nephew, Henry J. Paruch, II (wife Joy) of East Falmouth and a...

Feb 9, 2021

Jeanne T. (Ouellette) Goulet, 93, of Autumn Glenn, Dartmouth, formerly of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Normand E. Goulet.

A hairdresser, she owned Jeanne’s Beauty Salon, Westport and was previously employed by the Gold Room Beauty Shop, Fall River.  She had also been employed by Anderson...

Feb 7, 2021

Aline A. (Rioux) Larrivee, 89, of Warren, formerly of Larrivee PL, Fall River, wife of the late Roland G. Larrivee for 65 years, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a graduate of the Dominican Academy and was a member of the ILGWU.

She is survived by her brother, Donald Rioux...

Feb 5, 2021

Delia Branco, of Fall River, went peacefully home to the Lord on February 5, 2021 at the age of 94 in the presence of her loving family. Delia was predeceased by her husband August Branco, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Carreiro, her sister Tony Camara and her beloved grandson Jeffrey Branco. Delia cherished her son Kenneth and his...

Feb 3, 2021

Marc L. Garant, 63, of Fall River, husband of Denise A. (Cote) Garant, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

A longtime carpenter, he loved playing poker and was in multiple area leagues. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and spending time with family.

Besides his wife of 44 years, he...

Feb 3, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Angelini passed away after a brief illness on February 3, 2021 at the age of 64. Born and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts he was the son of the late William and Lucille (Gagnon) Angelini. Tommy was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School Class of 1974. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He...

Feb 2, 2021

John G. Burgess, 83, of Fall River, husband of Claire E. (Lachance) Burgess, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

Besides his wife of 61 years he leaves four children, Donna Cote (husband Jeffrey), Michael Burgess (wife Dorothy), Kathleen Aubin and Sharon Burgess; grandchildren, Christopher Aubin (wife Lindsey), Eric Burgess, Meghan Cote and Erin Cote; three great-grandchildren,...

Feb 1, 2021

Vivian J. (Bradley) Hurley, 78, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021. She was fondly known as DeeDee, nicknamed after the charismatic sound that the Maine state bird, the Chickadee, makes.

Born in Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth A. Bradley and Iola (Graham) Bradley.  DeeDee grew up in Westbrook,...

Jan 30, 2021

Diane (Farrell) O’Neil, 60, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Born and raised in Fall River, Diane was the daughter of the late John M. Farrell and Dorothy R. (LaPointe) Farrell. She attended St. Jean Baptiste and Bishop Gerard. Diane was married to the love of her life, the late William F. O'Neil, III for...

Jan 29, 2021

Dennis Read, 73, Swansea, husband of Peggy Read passed away January 29, 2021.

Dennis attended Case High School and graduated from Bryant College in 1972 with a degree in Business Administration. He owned and operated Read Insurance & Financial Services for over 32 years. Dennis was past President and member of the St. Bernard's SVDP...

Jan 27, 2021

Helena Ann (Rebello) Lindo, R.N.,73, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 fighting COVID-19, that which she fought tirelessly to keep from the residents of the Fall River Jewish Home.

A graduate of Somerset High School Class of 1965, she also graduated from the Union Hospital School of Nursing in 1968. She worked...

Jan 27, 2021

Thomas Lynn, 79, of Westport, husband of Maureen (Santos) Lynn, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

A US Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a supervisor for Reflek Corp for over 30 years and a funeral assistant for Auclair Funeral Home. He was a member of the Marine Corps Assn. and 3...

Jan 25, 2021

Gilberto M. Aguiar, 76, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria F. (Benfeito) Aguiar, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a professional bus driver while he lived there. Upon his arrival to the United States, he worked as a laborer for...

Jan 25, 2021

John Douglas Fraser was born August 10, 1944 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to George V. and Doris E. (Edwards) Fraser. John suffered a heart attack and passed away at his home in Fall River, Massachusetts on Monday, January 25th, 2021.

John graduated from Canadian Nazarene College in Winnipeg, Manitoba and pursued graduate studies at Eastern Nazarene College,...