OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 22, 2019

Saul P. Kraft of Chatham, formerly of Malden, husband of the late May Kraft, passed away on Tuesday January 22, 2019, at age 94.  In 1968, Attorney Kraft founded the law firm of Kraft and Hall, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, where he practiced law for almost fifty years. He was a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and past president...

Jan 22, 2019

Theresa G. (Bergeron) Frances 73 of Fall River wife of Raymond E. Frances Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 22, 2019

She was a seamstress for James Company, Sporting Debs, Dollars and Centavos, Griffin Manufacturing, and Walmart. She loved the Red Sox and bingo. She enjoyed gambling, drinking coffee, long rides, and...

Jan 22, 2019

Carlos A. Vitorino, 74, of Fall River, husband of Maria C. (Oliveira) Vitorino, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

Born in Varzea-Ginetes, St. Michael, Azores, he was a foreman for Foxboro Transport for 30 years.

Besides his wife of 49 years, he leaves four daughters, Sue Catarina (the late Nevio) of...

Jan 21, 2019

Claire (Costa) Arruda, 81, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.

She enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was the beloved wife of the late John Arruda and the daughter of the late Manuel and Loretta (Vigeant) Costa.

Loving...

Jan 20, 2019

Jamie A. Schmidt, 34, of Swansea, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019.

She was a loving mother and was a genuine person who cared about everyone. She was the life of the party and loved to have fun. She enjoyed traveling with her family, shopping and watching the TV series Game of Thrones and The...

Jan 19, 2019

Lucille Lemieux Leitao, 88, a native of Fall River and wife of the late Manuel Almeida Leitao, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Sakonnet Bay retirement community. She was a woman of steadfast faith who devoted her life to her family and service to God and community. Wherever life had taken her and her family, Lucille...

Jan 18, 2019

Claudette J. (Levesque) Hennessey, 65, of Fall River, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019.

A mental health worker for Taunton State Hospital for 25 years, she also worked at Paul A. Devers School and Crystal Springs. She always loved the water in her younger years. She enjoyed taking her sons fishing and she loved cooking;...

Jan 17, 2019

Maria Luz Martinez, 59, of Willimantic, CT, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019.

Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, she enjoyed going to church, cooking, playing dominos and spending time with family. Maria loved taking pictures and keeping in touch with her aunt Nydia Cruz in Puerto Rico and many friends.

She...

Jan 14, 2019

Nancy Carvalho, 68, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.

A customer service agent for Travelers Insurance for many years, she loved to gamble and traveling to Las Vegas.

She is survived by four siblings, Bruce Carvalho and his wife Norma, Donna Cusick and her husband Scott, Brenda Riley...

Jan 14, 2019

Frances Sophie Wojcik Czerwonka, a 99 year citizen of the City of Fall River, died January 14, 2019 of natural causes at the Catholic Memorial Home. Born May 7, 1919 in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Wojcik and the late Mary (Chrzan) Wojcik, one of two brothers and six sisters. She graduated from the...

Jan 11, 2019

Donald Padula 81, of Tiverton, RI, husband of Janette Padula, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019, peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Providence, RI the son of Henry Padula and Sandra (Oliver) Padula. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Golf was his...

Jan 11, 2019

Pauline (Ouellette) Grillo, 89, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of the late John Grillo.

Pauline enjoyed crocheting, crafts and playing slot machines.

Survivors include four children, Cheryl Campos (husband Wayne) of Fall River, Linda Pereira (late husband Armand)...

Jan 10, 2019

Anita (Berube) St.Laurent, 99, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Adrien St.Laurent.

A member of ILGWU, she was employed by A and A Manufacturing.

She leaves four sons, Donald J. St.Laurent (late wife Sofie) of Andover, KS, Paul A. St.Laurent (wife Claire...

Jan 9, 2019

Roger A. Belanger, age 85, passed away January 9th, 2019 at home.  He was the beloved husband of Christine (Picard) Belanger.  They were married for 40 years.

Born in Fall River he was the son of the late Rene and Ernestine (Collard) Belanger.  In addition to his wife, Roger is survived by his children Roger S. Belanger...

Jan 9, 2019

Isabel "Betty" (Rego) Perry, 88, formerly of Mitchell Dr. and Dwelly St., wife of the late John Perry, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Southpointe Nursing Home.

A garment worker for Schneierson Mfg., Arkay Pants Mfg. and Lexcraft, she was a member of UNITE and enjoyed playing Bingo.

She leaves...

Jan 5, 2019

Daughter of John And Olivia Dyer, she was the youngest of 6 children.  She grew to be the loving mother of 4, grandmother of 7, and honorary mother of the residents in her neighborhood.

It is well know that Linda battled with sickness and required treatment much of her life; however, despite this, all who took the...

Jan 2, 2019

Adelina (Moniz) Carvalho, 96, of Fall River, wife of the late Angelo Carvalho, passed away on January 2, 2019.

Born in Criação dos Fenaus da Ajuda,  St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jacinto Primo Moniz and Diamantina Medeiros Moniz. Survivors include her children, Ida Arruda, Carlos Carvalho and Laudalina Carvalho;

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Jan 1, 2019

Judith (Gifford) Mauretti, 72, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was the wife of the late Patrick E. Mauretti with whom she shared 36 years of marriage.

She worked as an administrative assistant for BMC Durfee High School for 25 years, retiring in 1998, then worked for Home Depot in Dartmouth for almost...

Jan 1, 2019

Linda S. (Gifford) Leahey, 75, of Fall River, wife of Neil Leahey, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

For many years, she was a deli clerk at the former Almacs Supermarket and also worked as a teacher's aide for the Fall River School Department. She enjoyed going to the casinos and loved animals.

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Dec 29, 2018

Florence M. “Flo” (Rocha) Rocha, 85, of Fall River, wife of the late Alfred Rocha, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

For over 40 years, Flo was a beloved “lunch lady” in the Fall River school system, first at Slade School and then at William S. Green School. After retiring, she volunteered at Holy...