OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jose S. Monte

Oct 5, 2019

Jose S. Monte, 90, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria J. (Amaral) Monte, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, he was an auto mechanic.

He was the father of Maria Lima (husband Jose), Filomena Furtado (husband David), Leonor Carrelas, Helen...

Harold R. Gray, Sr.

Oct 5, 2019

Harold R. Gray, Sr., 85, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Doris M. (LeBlanc) Gray for 68 years, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019.

He and his late wife owned and operated Gray's Antiques. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to yard sales, but most importantly, he was a great...

Joan (Costa) Tessier

Oct 4, 2019

Joan (Costa) Tessier passed in peace on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the age of 85. Survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Aldam Tessier. Loving mother of Deborah Wilcox, Steven Tessier, wife Mary, Karen Lyons, husband Mike, Cynthia Costa, husband Robert, and daughter-in-law Cindy Tessier. Predeceased by her son Kevin Tessier and two grandchildren, James and Amy...

Kathleen T. (Hughes) Sears

Oct 2, 2019

Kathleen T. (Hughes) Sears, 86, of Fall River, widow of Clifford T. Sears, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Married in 1951 in St. Patrick Church, Fall River, and she was sealed for time and all eternity in the Washington, DC Temple...

Lucille L. (Marchand) Pelletier

Oct 1, 2019

Lucille L. (Marchand) Pelletier, 100, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was the wife of the late Armand A. Pelletier. Extremely active for her age, Lucille enjoyed socializing and Facebook.

She had been employed by Wagner Hat, Korber Hat and Mervin Hat.  Lucille was a member of St. Anne's...

J. Richard Hamel

Sep 29, 2019

J. Richard Hamel, 95, of Tiverton, husband of Constance (Botelho) Hamel, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019.

A US Navy Veteran of WWII, he served on the USS Egeria in the South Pacific where he was also a plank owner. He was the owner of Hamel Sheet Metal in Fall River.

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Anne E. (Berube) Bouffard

Sep 26, 2019

Anne E. Bouffard, 97, of Somerset, wife of the late Arthur R. Bouffard, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019.

An employee of the Newport Naval Base, J & J Corrugated Box Corp., and a housecleaner at Howard Johnson, she was a beloved mother and a devoted Christian. She lived for her children.

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Patricia Ann (Champoux) Latinville

Sep 24, 2019

Patricia A. "Pat" (Champoux) Latinville, 83, of Fall River, wife of the late Robert Latinville, Sr., passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

A bookkeeper at James Kane CPA, Diabetes Assn. and Ray's Flower Shop, she received the Marian Medal, was a Girl Scout Leader and a Eucharistic minister. She was a volunteer and CCD teacher...

Lorraine M. (White) Botelho

Sep 23, 2019

Lorraine M. (White) Botelho, 88, of Somerset, wife of the late Thomas J. Botelho, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019.

She was a CNA at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling, especially summer trips to Maine, but most importantly, spending time with her family.

She...

William H. Perry

Sep 21, 2019

Private First Class William H. Perry, 87, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, entered into rest on Saturday, September 21, 2019.

He was the loving husband of the late Constance (Augustinho) Perry, whom which they shared 63 wonderful years of marriage together. He was employed as a Police Officer with the City of Fall River.

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Gail Suzanne (Szela) Proulx

Sep 17, 2019

Gail S. (Szela) Proulx, 60, of Iron River, Michigan, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

She was employed in the medical field for over 20 years.  Gail was also a former cook at the Highland Spa. She loved baking, cooking and crafting.

She leaves six children,...

Edward E. Roseberry

Sep 16, 2019

Edward E. "Ed" Roseberry, 76, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River and Tiverton, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019.  He was the husband of Helen M. (Perry) Bernat-Roseberry.

A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School, Ed served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard as a Training NCO for a total of 28 years, retiring in 2000...

Carol A. (Fairhurst) Niles

Sep 15, 2019

Carol A. (Fairhurst) Niles, 79, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019.  She was employed as a Development Specialist for Day Program and Nursing Home Supports with Community Connections.  Earlier in her life, she was employed by Chace Curtains. Carol loved the beach, cooking, crafts and shopping.  She was an avid reader.

She was...

Irene (Amaral) Freitas

Sep 14, 2019

Irene (Amaral) Freitas, 89, of Fall River, wife of the late Maurice C. Freitas, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019.

A longtime sewing machine operator, she loved spending time with her family.

She leaves three children, Clifford Freitas  (wife Dolores) of Swansea, Bradley Freitas (wife Patricia) of Westport and Donna Boutin...

Daniel T. Harrington, Md

Sep 13, 2019

Daniel T. Harrington, MD, 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 13, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Louise (Higgins) Harrington of 8 years.  He leaves behind his two children, Daniel C. Harrington and his wife, Nancy Harrington of Westport, MA and their two children, Benjamin and William, and his daughter, Anne...

Christopher N. Lynn

Sep 10, 2019

Christopher N. Lynn, 76, of Fall River, husband of 40 years to Linda (Higgins) Lynn, passed away on September 10, 2019.

He owned and operated Phil-A-Deli in the former South Main Place Mall.  He was a supervisor at the former Ann Dale Cookies, Reflek Corp. and Fall River Florist Supply.

Chris also worked as a...

Maureen (Dickinson) Bedard

Sep 8, 2019

Maureen (Dickinson) Bedard, 82, of Tiverton, wife of the late Paul A. Bedard, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019.

Employed by the former R.E. Smith Printing Company for 44 years, she started as an Office Manager in 1955 and retired as a Vice-President in 1999.

She was an avid sports fan, loved animals,...

Manuel P. Couto

Sep 4, 2019

Manuel P. Couto, 78, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Sousa) Couto, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.  He was born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores.

He was employed by The Foxoboro Company, East Bridgewater and was a member of St. Michael’s Club, Fall River.  Manny cherished time spent with his...

Ann L. (Natale) Donovan

Sep 3, 2019

Ann L. (Natale) Donovan, 74,wife of the late James C. "Red" Donovan, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Anna (Maccarone) Natale.

She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1963.  Employed by the Fall...

Robert G. Caisse

Sep 2, 2019

Robert G. Caisse, 58, of Fall River, passed away at home on Monday, September 2, 2019.    He was the husband of 33 years to Janice V. Bruce-Caisse.

Robert was employed as a driver for EasCare Ambulance Service.

He is also survived by a daughter, Ronda Laflamme (husband Jason); a son, Sean...