All Obituaries

Constance (Arruda) Francoeur, 88, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was the former wife of the late George H. Francoeur. She worked as a CNA in home health care for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, shopping on the home shopping network, QVC, and she loved watching Steve Harvey on TV. Constance could not keep a secret. Constance is survived by her children, Linda Cabeceiras, Antone Barreira, and George H. Francoeur, Jr.; her grandchildren, Tracy Malloy (John), Derek...

James E. Darcy, 63, a resident at Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard (“The Neighborhood”), died quietly surrounded by his family on May 5 th after a five-year battle with early onset of Alzheimer’s disease. He was the husband of the late Sharon (Irons) Darcy, and father to two sons, Ian J., and Ethan J. Darcy, both of Hanover, MA. Born on Jan. 29, 1961, at the US Naval Hospital in Newport, James was the son of the late John and Yvette (Levesque) Darcy. He was...

David A. Remy, 55, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital, after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Souza) Remy.  Together they spent 31 years raising a family.  David was an experienced boiler operator for Insituform where he considered his crew as family members. Prior to that he worked as a truck driver for over 20 years. David was passionate about 3 things: family, friends and fishing. He loved to take his...

Patricia Ann Sullivan, 91, of Tiverton passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at St.Clare, Newport.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Mark A. and Hannah M. (Riley) Sullivan. She was the sister of Geraldine L. Hall of Stow, Ohio, Mark A. Sullivan and Catherine M. Sullivan (husband Peter), all of Tiverton and the late Hannah C. Sullivan.  She was the aunt of four nieces and five nephews and also leaves many great nieces and nephews.   Pat was a graduate of the former...

Brian Carvalho, 40, of Fall River, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, after a long battle against osteosarcoma.    Brian was the loving husband of Elizabeth Cote Carvalho.    Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Brian was the son of Nelson and Rosa (Carvalho) Carvalho.    Brian worked as a corporate compliance officer for Santander and Citizens Bank.   Brian was an avid sports fan who loved the San Francisco 49’ers, fantasy football, the Boston...

Del (Labrecque) Mello, 100, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.    She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Mello.    Born in Fall River, Del was the daughter of the late Ernest and Martina (St. Pierre) Labrecque.  Del was employed as a cafeteria waitress for Anderson Little for many years and also worked at U.S. Records.  Del took part in volksmarching, in which she won over 100 medals. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and...

José I. Tavares, 86, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was the husband of Maria O. Tavares. Born in São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of the late João and Maria (Augusta) Tavares.   José was employed in the boat manufacturing business for his career, where he made many lifelong friends. He devoutly attended Sunday church services throughout his life, always dressing in a suit and tie. He was involved in...

Mary “Connie” Arruda, 90, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born is Capalas, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel D. and Anna T. (Oliveira) Arruda. She was employed as a sewing machine operator in the garment industry. Connie, as she was called by her family, was talented in the art of crocheting and sewing. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed being in the kitchen cooking meals and baking...

Annette R. (Bazinet) Collura, 84, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.She was the wife of the late Edward H. Collura.  She was employed by United Merchants, and was a member of the former Notre Dame Parish.Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Annete was the daughter of the late Leo and Rose (Gagnon) Bazinet.  Annette enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles and treasured time with her grandchildren and...

Paul J. Roy, 81, of Fall River, passed away Saturday April 20, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Madeleine C. (Pascoal) Roy. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Paul was the son of the late Raymond N. and Lena (Brisebois) Roy.     Paul was an avid fisherman who loved to fish with his brother Roger. He loved dogs and enjoyed visiting car museums with his grandson, Jeffrey.  A graduate of Prevost High School, Paul worked for Millright, AMF Bowling Alley...