OBITUARY LISTINGS

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...

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...

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,...

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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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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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,...