OBITUARY LISTINGS

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 21, 2018

Barbara Jean Pelletier, 83, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, on October 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at home. Born and raised in Fall River, she attended public schools including Durfee High School. Employed by various nursing facilities, including Fall River Jewish Home and Adam’s House, she worked as a CNA until retirement. She also worked private...

Oct 21, 2018

Barbara Jean Pelletier, 83, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, on October 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at home. Born and raised in Fall River, she attended public schools including Durfee High School. Employed by various nursing facilities, including Fall River Jewish Home and Adam's House, she worked as a CNA until retirement....

Oct 21, 2018

Timothy R. Manchester, 42, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.  He was the son of the late Vernon R. Manchester and Jeanne (Martel) Robidoux (husband Dennis) of East Freetown.

An avid New England sports fan, he was a wrestling enthusiast enjoyed playing video...

Oct 20, 2018

Lorraine (Vaz) Holland, 91, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. She was the wife of the late John L. Holland. She was employed by Dominican Academy and enjoyed Bingo, western movies and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include four children, Susan Gagne (husband Gerard) of Fall River, Marlene Souza (husband Bruce) and Lorraine Freitas (husband...

Oct 20, 2018

Lorraine (Vaz) Holland, 91, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. She was the wife of the late John L. Holland. She was employed by Dominican Academy and enjoyed Bingo, western movies and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include four children, Susan Gagne (husband Gerard) of Fall River, Marlene Souza (husband Bruce)...

Oct 18, 2018

Carlos A. Pereira, 66, of Fall River, husband of Patricia (Tavares) Pereira, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. Born in St. Michael, Azores, an Army Veteran of the Vietnam war, he was a fisherman and worked for Gold Medal Bakery. Besides his wife of 45 years, he leaves two daughters Tammy Pereira and Shannon Pereira; three grandchildren, Shana Pereira, Ciara...

Oct 18, 2018

Carlos A. Pereira, 66, of Fall River, husband of Patricia (Tavares) Pereira, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. Born in St. Michael, Azores, an Army Veteran of the Vietnam war, he was a fisherman and worked for Gold Medal Bakery. Besides his wife of 45 years, he leaves two daughters Tammy Pereira and Shannon Pereira; three...

Oct 11, 2018

Gilbert P. Lemaire, 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Theresa M. (LeComte) Lemaire, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. A member of the BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1942 and an Army veteran of WW II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, he was a longtime employee of the Fall River Herald News and...