OBITUARY LISTINGS

Helen L. (Frazier) Renard

Oct 22, 2019

Helen L. (Frazier) Renard, 88, of Swansea, wife of the late Robert N. Renard, departed our earth peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

She grew up in East Boston, lived in Portland, Maine for several years and in 1959 moved to Swansea, becoming a longtime resident of Little Neck Island. Her favorite times were spent...

Paul L. Menard

Oct 20, 2019

Paul L. Menard, 63, of Middleborough, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019.

A food handler for Union Hospital, Catholic Memorial Home, TK O'Malley's and Venus de Milo, he enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a member of Boy Scout Troop 17 at the First Primitive Methodist Church and Boy Scout Troop 50 at St. Anne's.

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Roland G. Larrivee

Oct 18, 2019

Roland G. Larrivee, 90, of Fall River, husband of Aline (Rioux) Larrivee, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.

Born and raised in Fall River, he was the son of the late Anselme and Bertha (Ouellette) Larrivee. He was the president of Msgr. Prevost High School class of 1947. He was a member of the Local...

Ernest D. Laflash, Jr.

Oct 17, 2019

Ernest D. "Ernie" LaFlash, Jr., 81, of Fall River, husband of Rita (Cambra) LaFlash, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019. An Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a longtime employee of Quaker Fabric and a milkman for Guimond Farms. Besides his wife of 60 years, he leaves a son, Scott LaFlash and his wife Kathy of...

Maria Julieta (Rocha) Pavao

Oct 12, 2019

Maria Julieta (Rocha) Pavao, 81, of Fall River, wife of Luis M. Pavao, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019.

Born in Ginetes, São Miguel, Azores, she was a longtime parishioner of Santo Christo Church. She loved flowers, cooking and sewing.

Besides her husband of 59 years, she...

Yvette Cora (Cantara) Taylor

Oct 9, 2019

Yvette C. (Cantara) Taylor, 103, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Southpointe Rehabilitation after a short illness.  Yvette was born in Fall River, moved to Jewett City, CT for a short time and returned to Fall River where she remained her entire life.

The family would like to thank the staff...

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...