OBITUARY LISTINGS

Germaine Gauthier

Nov 27, 2018

Germaine Gauthier, 88, formerly of 704 South Main St. Fall River, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School.  A garment worker, she was a member of UNITE. She was a volunteer at St. Anne's Parish.

Survivors included nieces and nephews.

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William D. Boulay

Nov 26, 2018

William D. Boulay, 74, of Dartmouth, MA and Naples, FL, husband of Claire M. (LeBlanc) Boulay, entered into his heavenly home on November 26, 2018. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Arthur and Gloria (Levesque) Boulay.

He graduated from Diman Vocational Technical High School in the top ten of his class. Upon...

George H. Souza, Sr.

Nov 22, 2018

George H. Souza Sr., 79, of Fall River, husband of the late Jeannette (Desrosiers) Souza, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018.

A department manager for Sarama Lighting, he enjoyed walking and was an avid sports fan.

He leaves three children, Linda Santos and her husband Kevin of Fall River, Michael Souza...

Nancy (Litaway) Vieira

Nov 21, 2018

Nancy (Litaway) Vieira, 74, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

She leaves a son, Charles Vieira and his wife Michele of Fall River; two grandchildren, Nisa and Chad Vieira, four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lana Texeira of Fall River and Sandra Litaway of Somerset; a step-grandchild and 14 step great-grandchildren. She was the...

Maria Lurdes (Sousa) Ferraz

Nov 21, 2018

Maria Lurdes (Sousa) Ferraz, 72, of Somerset, wife of Jose P. Ferraz, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, she was a machine operator for Beacon Garment.

Besides her husband of 47 years, she leaves two siblings, Eugenia Vasconcellos and Joseph M. Sousa both...

Russell J. Amaral

Nov 14, 2018

Russell J. Amaral, 59, of Fall River, husband of Denise (Levesque) Amaral, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

He was employed by Taco Comfort Solutions for 35 years. A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, he was a member of St. Anne’s Fraternity and the Italian Progressive Club. An avid hunter, he traveled to...

Joseph Cleary

Nov 13, 2018

Joseph Cleary, 69, of Fall River, husband of Cindy (Costa) Cleary, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.  He owned and operated the former Nashua Cafe for 20 years and was an iron worker.

Besides his wife of 38 years, he leaves two children, Jennifer Martins (husband Marco) and Joseph Cleary (wife January) all of Fall River,...

Ronald C. Santos

Nov 10, 2018

Ronald C. Santos, 69, of Fall River, former husband of Patricia LaHaie, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018.

He was an Oil Burner Technician for Demers Oil Co., Charlie's Oil and Humphrey's Oil. He enjoyed antique cars, NASCAR and old western movies.

Beside his former wife of 26 years, he leaves two daughters, Stacy Farrell...

Lance Correia

Nov 9, 2018

Lance Correia, 39, of Fall River, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.

A tattoo artist, he was previously employed by Joan Fabrics and JJ Laundry. He was an avid New England sports fan.

He is survived by a son, Lyrik Anthony Couto; his mother, Nancy Correia of Fall River...

John G. Connell

Nov 9, 2018

John G. Connell, 78, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River , former Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Superintendent and retired Durfee High School Vice Principal, husband of Janice L. (Prayzner) Connell, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A former Fisher Junior College Faculty Member, his career included Durfee...

Mario R. Batista

Nov 9, 2018

Mario R. Batista, 59, of Fall River, husband of Lucie (Medeiros) Batista, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.  He was born in Santa Maria, St. Michael, Azores.

A manager at Fall River Plumber's Supply for over 30 years, he was an avid golfer and an exceptional bowler. He was a member of multiple bowling teams...

Doris Aguiar

Nov 8, 2018

Doris (Vezina) Aguiar, 89, of Westport, wife of the late Arthur Aguiar, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018. A longtime employee of the Shelburne Shirt Company, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Somerset Senior Village Club. She leaves three children, Michael Stubbs and his wife Patricia of Somerset, Kenneth Stubbs and his wife Kathleen of...

Doris (Vezina) Aguiar

Nov 8, 2018

Doris (Vezina) Aguiar, 89, of Westport, wife of the late Arthur Aguiar, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018. A longtime employee of the Shelburne Shirt Company, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Somerset Senior Village Club. She leaves three children, Michael Stubbs and his wife Patricia of Somerset, Kenneth Stubbs and his wife Kathleen...

Sylvia Wilkinson

Nov 7, 2018

Sylvia (Price) Wilkinson, 78, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, wife of the late Thomas W. Wilkinson, Jr. passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018. She graduated from Dominican Academy in 1958 and then St. Anne Hospital School of Nursing in 1961. She worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Anne's Hospital Pediatrics for 15 years and Fall River Jewish Home...

Sylvia Wilkinson

Nov 7, 2018

Sylvia (Price) Wilkinson, 78, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, wife of the late Thomas W. Wilkinson, Jr. passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018. She graduated from Dominican Academy in 1958 and then St. Anne's School of Nursing in 1961. She worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Anne's Hospital Pediatrics for 15 years and Fall...

Leo Levesque

Nov 5, 2018

Leo Levesque, 92, of No. Dartmouth, husband of Claire (Fournier) Levesque, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. He was the owner of the former C&L Used Cars in Fall River for many years. Besides his wife of 72 years, he leaves six children, Lee Levesque and his wife Carol of Charlotte, NC, Keith Levesque of Swainsboro, GA, Brian P. Levesque...

Leo Levesque

Nov 5, 2018

Leo Levesque, 92, of No. Dartmouth, husband of Claire (Fournier) Levesque, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. He was the owner of the former C&L Used Cars in Fall River for many years. Besides his wife of 72 years, he leaves six children, Lee Levesque and his wife Carol of Charlotte, NC, Keith Levesque of Swainsboro,...

Kathleen Frazer

Nov 4, 2018

Kathleen M. (Ryan) Frazer, 53, of Fall River, wife of Stuart Frazer, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018. Previously employed by STARR, she enjoyed cooking and was an avid New England sports fan. Besides her husband of 8 years, she leaves a daughter, Amanda Lee Devens of Woonsocket, RI; a grandson, Dakota Lee LeMoine of Maine and her father-in-law and...

Kathleen Frazer

Nov 4, 2018

Kathleen M. (Ryan) Frazer, 53, of Fall River, wife of Stuart Frazer, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018. Previously employed by STARR, she enjoyed cooking and was an avid New England sports fan. Besides her husband of 8 years, she leaves a daughter, Amanda Lee Devens of Woonsocket, RI; a grandson, Dakota Lee LeMoine of Maine...

William J. Hanson, Sr.

Oct 27, 2018

William J. Hanson, Sr., 75, of Fall River, husband of Geraldine (Coppinger) Hanson, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. A member of Teamster's Union, Local 526, he was employed by the former Cook Borden Lumber Yard and Building Materials. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and gambling. Besides his wife of 54 years, he leaves three children, Deborah Scholes and her husband...