OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 6, 2020

Claire A. (Langlais) Saraiva, 85, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020.

She was the wife of the late Maximino “Mickey” Saraiva.

A member of the Knights of Columbus Columbiettes, she enjoyed playing cards and going to casinos.

She was the mother of Robert “Bobby” Saraiva (wife Barbara), Madeline LePage...

Jan 5, 2020

Ruth (Martins) Travassos, 74, wife of the late Antonio J. Travassos, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

Born in Ponta Delgada, Saint Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Lurdes Maria (Soares) Martins.

She was employed by Whaling Manufacturing Co. and Griffin Manufacturing Co.

Ruth enjoyed puzzles and...

Jan 4, 2020

Michael F. Cateon, 65, of Westport, husband of Donna M.  (Valero) Cateon, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

He was employed by Westport Public School Dept. Prior to that, he was employed by Quaker Fabric for 31 years. His hobbies included fishing, antiquing with his wife and collecting antique trains.

Besides his wife of...

Jan 3, 2020

Jacqueline T. Letourneau, 73, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Friday, January 3, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Honore W. and Ernestine (Berube) Letourneau and the sister of the late Donald R. Letourneau and Gerard R. Letourneau.

Jackie was employed by the former Truesdale Hospital and the former Bedford House....

Jan 3, 2020

Noreen G. (Boler) Dion, 73, of Somerset Ridge Center, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020.

A graduate of Bristol Community College and Bridgewater State College, she was employed for the Fall River Public School system for over 30 years and worked in the Family Service Assn. Guardianship Program. She loved her grandchildren and helping others....

Dec 31, 2019

Joseph Arruda, 58, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

He was an employee of the Fall River Herald News in the circulation department for many years and also worked as a maintenance technician for the Fall River Housing Authority. He was an avid New York Yankees and  Minnesota Viking fan.

...

Dec 31, 2019

George H. Biltcliffe, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.  George’s work history was lengthy. We will start with Durfee Trust Co, Columbus National and Columbus Credit Union, all as Vice President of Operations.  Then he worked as an ATM  service supervisor for Loomis Fargo and spent his semi-retired years working at Auclair Funeral Home....

Dec 31, 2019

Theresa E. "Terry" (Medeiros) Richards, 68, of Fall River, wife of Patrick A. "Pat" Richards, passed away in the arms of her loving husband, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Employed by the City of Fall River City Clerk’s Office, she was a past President, Vice President, and Secretary of AFSCME, Council 93 Local 1118, and...

Dec 30, 2019

Joyce A. (Leblanc) Joseph, 73, formerly of Jencks St., Fall River, wife of the late Norman J. Joseph, passed away at Southpointe Nursing Home, Monday, December 30, 2019.

She is survived by five children, Claudette Vieira, Sherry Duarte, Norman Joseph, Jr., (wife the late Lisa Cox), Jeanne Joseph and Kimberly Joseph; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a sister,...

Dec 29, 2019

Alice C. (Mello) Rancourt, 88, of Tiverton, wife of the late Robert Rancourt, passed away December 29, 2019.

She loved to write poetry.

She is survived by her four children, Neal Rancourt and Lynn Aguiar both of Tiverton, Dawn Camara (husband Edward) of Little Compton and Jill Emond (husband Eugene) of...

Dec 27, 2019

Denis L. "Denny" Cardinal, 83, of Assonet, husband of Wendy (Wheeler) Cardinal, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 after a very courageous battle with cancer.

He managed a family trucking business and then later became a system analyst for Unisys. He was a founding, longtime member and past president for Kiwanis of Somerset. A quiet...

Dec 25, 2019

Linda T. (Taraska) Amidon, 71, of Somerset, wife of the late James Amidon, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

A former employee of Magic Mirror in Brattleboro, VT, she enjoyed bowling and gardening.

She leaves two children, Kristie Lee Vieira (husband Justin) of Somerset and Timothy James Amidon (wife Simone) of...

Dec 25, 2019

Lorraine (Camara) Urso, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.  She was the wife of the late John P. "Chick" Urso. She spent several years enjoying her time as a beloved employee of the Fall River Public Library.

Survivors include a daughter, Sandra J. Bernier and her husband Paul,

two granddaughters:...

Dec 24, 2019

Raymond R. Verrette, 64, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the husband of 45 years to Kathleen (Griffin) Verrette  and the son of Ulric R.M. “Pete” Verrette of Fall River and the late Pauline J. (Quintin) Verrette.

An auto mechanic, he was employed by Sears...

Dec 22, 2019

Reverend John E. “Father Jack” Watterson, 82, died Sunday, December 22,

2019. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late Chief John E. Watterson, Newport FD and

Edith M. (Rafferty) Watterson, he attended St. Mary School and De La Salle

Academy, both in Newport. In preparation for the priesthood,

he studied...

Dec 22, 2019

Doris “Dot” (Gagnon) Pacheco, 76, wife of the late Lt. John Pacheco Jr.,FRFD, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019.She and her husband owned and operated Pacheco's Distribution.  She was employed by Citizens Union Savings Bank, Elbe File and Binder, St.Anne's School and Citizens For Citizens.  Doris was a Den Mother for Boy...

Dec 20, 2019

Lorraine (St. Laurent) Souza, 84, of Fall River, wife of the late Robert C. Souza, Sr., passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.

She was a talented seamstress who owned & managed The Yardstick Fabric Boutique for several years.

She leaves a child, Robert C. Souza, Jr. and his wife Tracy of...

Dec 19, 2019

Dawn N. (Norway) Doucet, 43, of Somerset, wife of Gregory C. Doucet, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019.

A member of the Rolling Thunder MA Chapter 2, she enjoyed shopping, volunteering and her work as an esthetician.

Besides her husband of four years, she leaves a daughter, Allyssa Wright of Unadilla,...

Dec 17, 2019

Annette (Madore) Morrell, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Maurice J. Morrell.

She had been employed by Louis Hand and Anderson Little.  Annette enjoyed Bingo, reading, puzzles, knitting and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Red Chair Club of St....

Dec 17, 2019

Gabriel S. Cordeiro, 73, of Fall River, husband of the late Joana B. Cordeiro, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a fisherman in Portugal for many years. He worked for Tilston & Pearson in Fall River, Blue View Farm Landscaping and Pediatrics Assn. for 21 years as...