OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Edward T. Ferreira
Sep 2, 2019
Edward T. Ferreira, 58, of Fall River, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019.
A former employee of Gold Medal Bakery, he enjoyed fishing, boating and watching the New England Patriots.
He leaves three siblings, Antone Ferreira and his wife Sue, Rosemarie Boucher and her husband Chris and Michael Ferreira and his wife Kerri all of...
Beatrice E. (Lebreux) Dubois
Aug 31, 2019
Beatrice E. (LeBreux) Dubois, 81, of Fall River, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019.
She was a former Teacher's Aid at the Fall River School Department.
She is survived by four children, Christine Pittsley and her husband Steven, Debra Braga (late husband Antonio), Raymond Dubois and his partner Paul Botelho and...
Michaeleen S. (Lepow) Ellis
Aug 29, 2019
Michaeleen S. (Lepow) Ellis, 84, of Tiverton, wife of the late Walter A. Ellis, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. .
She was born in Fall River, Mass to Michael and Lena (Cummings) Lepow. She was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, and also attended Thibodeau Business...
Gloria (Garcia) Couto
Aug 28, 2019
Gloria (Garcia) Couto, 84, of Fall River, wife of the late Agostinho B. Couto, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Born in Ponta Delgada, St.Michael, Azores, she was a devoted mother and grandmother who spent her life caring for others.
She was employed in the garment industry.
She leaves three daughters, Fernanda...
Richard R. Forcier
Aug 27, 2019
Richard R. Forcier, 62, of Tiverton, husband of Michelle Kazen, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
A grounds keeper at Montaup Country Club, he was also the owner and operator along with his wife of Stonebridge Liquors in Tiverton. He loved music, movies, spending time with his family and watching the New England Patriots.
...Amalie (Mederlein) Turgeon
Aug 26, 2019
Amalie “Molly” (Mederlein) Turgeon, 94, formerly of Kennedy St., Fall River, wife of the late Henry P. Turgeon, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019.
In her earlier years living in Germany, she worked as a Streetcar Operator for the City of Munich. She was later employed by Firestone, Elbe File & Binder and Badger Mills.
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Rita (Bartlett) Berube
Aug 23, 2019
Mary L.R. “Rita” Berube, 97, formerly of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Friday, August 23, 2019. She was the wife of the late Robert Berube.
Rita Berube loved caring for children. Many families never saw the inside of a daycare center thanks to her selfless care. She was very dedicated to her church...
Kenneth A. Furtado
Aug 20, 2019
Kenneth A. Furtado, 76, of Fall River, husband of Patricia (Souza) Furtado, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019.
A 1961 graduate of BMC Durfee High School, he was a Civilian Contracting Inspector at the Newport Naval Base for 35 years. He was a former board member and avid supporter of the Maplewood Park Little League....
Kenneth K. Blakey, Sr.
Aug 18, 2019
Kenneth K. Blakey, Sr., 60, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly August 18, 2019.
A longtime Police Captain of the Newport Naval Base, he was a US Army Veteran of the Persian Gulf War. He enjoyed coin collecting, painting miniature statues and competing in Judo.
He is survived by his two...
Gail (Ledoux) Richotte
Aug 17, 2019
Gail Richotte, 60 years old passed away August 17, 2019 after a long illness. She will be reunited with her deceased husband Stephen Richotte and companion Mike Bertoncini. She leaves behind her two daughters Stephanie Richotte and her companion Vosco Resendes and Shayla Richotte and companion Darrell Samuel. She is also survived by her mother Jane L. "Lil" (Turner)...
Leonel Branco
Aug 16, 2019
Leonel Branco, 78, of New Bedford, husband of Maria C. (Oliveira) Branco, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019.
A former employee of Roma Color and Bristol Knitting Mills, he was a member of the Fall River Sports Club and enjoyed soccer, fishing, gardening and cooking.
Besides his wife of 55 years,...
Vincent J. Valois, Jr.
Aug 15, 2019
Vincent J. “Vinnie” Valois, Jr., 51, of Fall River, passed away August 15, 2019.
A Recovery Specialist at STARR, he was kind to everyone, always willing to help others, enjoyed working on the home he shared with Susan and he loved to spend time with his friends and family.
He leaves...
Marguerite M. (Reis) "Peggy" Ethier
Aug 8, 2019
Marguerite M. “Peggy” (Reis) Ethier, RN, 88, of Fall River passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019.
She was the wife of the late Sgt. Raymond A. Ethier, FRPD, the daughter of the late John and Mary Alice (Migneault) Reis and the sister of the late John “Everett” Reis.
A St. Anne Hospital School of...
Margaret "Peggy" (Hough) Renard
Aug 7, 2019
Margaret "Peggy" (Hough) Renard, 94, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019.
A longtime waitress at the former Coachman Restaurant in Tiverton, she enjoyed crocheting, sewing and camping.
She leaves three children, Robert Renard Jr. and his wife Linda of Swansea, Brian Renard and his spouse David of Truro,...
John J. Polak, Sr.
Aug 6, 2019
John J. Polak, Sr., age 90 of Fall River, MA passed away at his residence on Tuesday evening, August 6, 2019 with the comfort of his loving family by his side.
He was the beloved husband of Vivian (Hetu) Polak. They had celebrated their 64th anniversary on the day of John’s passing.
John was born...
Helen (Crossley) Darcy
Aug 5, 2019
Helen (Crossley) Darcy, 92, of Fall River, wife of the late Edward F. Darcy, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019.
An Ocean State Senior Citizens member, she enjoyed quilting, cooking and spending time with her family.
She is survived by eight children, Edward F. Darcy, Jr. of FL, Stephen Darcy, Paul...
Mary (Aniki) Cacciabeve
Aug 5, 2019
Mary (Aniki) Cacciabeve, 88, of Fall River, wife of Joseph Cacciabeve, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
A former employee of Harlee Manufacturing, City of Fall River Veteran's Dept., Charlton Memorial Hospital Accounts Payable and Fall River Florist Supply, she enjoyed knitting, sewing, crafting, gardening, especially knitting baby hats for Women and Infants Hospital, and...
Janice (Raymond) Linhares
Aug 5, 2019
Janice (Raymond) Linhares, 75, of Fall River, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019.
A longtime employee of Philip's Lightolier, she enjoyed sewing, knitting and spending time with her friends and family.
She is survived by her two children, David Raymond of TN and Monica Raymond and her fiancé Joe Rezendes of...
Robert V. Almeida
Aug 5, 2019
Robert V. Almeida, 60, a Private First Class, Massachusetts National Guard, Retired, entered into eternal life on August 5, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
He was the son of the late Victor & Evelyn (Winslow) Almeida.
Robert is survived by a brother, Edward W. Almeida, (wife Madeline Moniz); a sister, Pamela...
Otis Little Sampson
Jul 29, 2019
Otis Little Sampson, 78, of Tiverton, husband of Sandra (Goyette) Sampson, passed away on his birthday on Monday, July 29, 2019.
He was the owner, founder and C.E.O. of Systems Resource Management, Middletown, RI.
A professor for 30 years, he taught Business Management at Roger Williams University. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam...