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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Helen L. Courser
Apr 16, 2025
Helen L. (Swist) Courser, 75, of Fall River, formerly of Portsmouth, and Swansea, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
A wonderful mother and grandmother, Helen loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved going to the beach, riding horses on the beach, riding her motorcycle, and being active.
Helen is survived by her sons, Richard E. Courser, Jr. (wife Lisa), and...
Norma H LeBlanc
Apr 16, 2025
Norma H. (Turner) LeBlanc, 90, of Fall River, wife of the late William G. "Bill" LeBlanc, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was past president of St. Mathieu’s Women’s Guild, a Marion Medal recipient and a past Avon team leader.
She enjoyed camping and took a cross-country road trip with her husband, visiting all 50 states. Family trips to Disney,...
Louise B. Michaud
Apr 16, 2025
Louise B. (Chouinard) Michaud, 85, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was the wife of Maurice R. Michaud with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.
Born on August 25, 1939, in Maine, Louise was the daughter of Louis and Jeane (Morneault) Chouinard.
Louise pursued her educational aspirations at Bridgewater State University, where she earned a bachelor's...
Ashlyn Jayde Lavoie
Apr 13, 2025
Ashlyn Jayde Lavoie, 31, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her.
Ashlyn touched countless lives. She was laughter in its purest form. She had this rare ability to always make everyone feel important, seen, and heard. Her luminous smile always shined from within. Many never knew...
Gerald Rogers
Apr 12, 2025
Gerald Rogers, 90, a devoted husband, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Hathaway Manor. He was born on February 12, 1935, in New Bedford.
A graduate of Fairhaven High School, Gerald began his employment in the construction field and then transitioned to being a Security Officer at Southern Massachusetts University. His dedication to his work was evident throughout his life,...
Steven J. Baptista
Apr 12, 2025
Steven J. Baptista, 70, of Fall River, passed away on April 12, 2025, after a long illness.
He is survived by his sister, Karleen Pacheco, of Fall River, and his nephew, Kyle McMahon of Lowell. Steven also leaves behind several cousins.
Steven was preceded in death by his parents, John Baptista and Muriel (Lescault) Baptista.
Steven's memory will be cherished by all who...
James E. Cavanaugh
Apr 11, 2025
James E. Cavanaugh, Sr., 75, affectionately known as Jim, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at St. Anne's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 5, 1949, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the late Henry J. Cavanaugh and the late Rita M. (Kelly) Cavanaugh.
Jim was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the...
John M. Thibault
Apr 7, 2025
John M. Thibault, 58, of Fall River, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025.
He was the son of the late Norman and Juliette (Lapre) Thibault.
He leaves behind 8 brothers and sisters: Reginald Thibault of East Hartford, CT. Marc Thibault of Security, CO, Gerald Thibault of Skowhegan, ME, Charles Thibault of Athol, MA, Lucie Racedi of Oran, Algeria, Pauline Barbour, of Philadelphia,...
Russell W. Bercier
Apr 6, 2025
Russell W. Bercier, 62, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Born on February 5, 1963, in Fall River, Russell was known for his warm spirit and dedication to his family. He was an Army veteran of the Cold War, serving in Germany. He was employed as a machinist.
He is survived by his...
Christine A. Nadeau
Apr 5, 2025
Christine Nadeau, 72, died peacefully at her home in Tiverton, Rhode Island on April 5, 2025 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family after a nine month courageous fight against cancer.
The daughter of the late Edward and Bertha Girza, she was born in Fall River, MA on March 2, 1953. She attended Mount St. Mary’s and UMass Dartmouth....
Rose Pacheco
Mar 29, 2025
Rose Pacheco, 98, a strong and independent woman for her time, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, the city where she was born. Rose was employed as a seamstress.
Rose was a beacon of warmth and kindness, touching the lives of those fortunate enough to know her. More than just an Aunt, she embodied...
Michael F. Carvalho
Mar 29, 2025
Michael F. Carvalho, of Fall River, passed away on March 29, 2025, at the age of 64. He was born on December 8, 1960, in St. Michael, Azores.
After graduating from B.M.C. Durfee High School, Michael embarked on a successful career as the Maintenance Manager for the Fall River Housing Authority, a role he held until his retirement. Prior to this...
James M. Blackburn Sr.
Mar 28, 2025
James M. Blackburn Sr., 82, of Tiverton, born and raised in Fall River, serving in the Army in Korea, during the Vietnam War, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was born on August 20, 1942, and brought a vibrant spirit to the lives of those around him, devoting over 25 years to...
Susan Joan Barbosa
Mar 28, 2025
Susan Joan (Silvia) Barbosa, 72, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was the wife of Antonio Barbosa. She was employed by Tremblay Bus Company.
Susan had a vibrant personality and was known for her love of Elvis Presley, often sharing her joy through music. She found solace in knitting and enjoyed moments of quiet reflection while...
Shyla (DeSilveira) Langlois
Mar 26, 2025
Shyla (DeSilveira) Langlois, born on January 26, 1989, and passed away on March 26, 2025.
She was the daughter of John DeSilveira III and Sheryl (Keating) DeSilveira, a sister to Tara DeSilveira, mother of three children, Alexiya Raine Langlois, Kaiden Ryan Langlois, and Saige Azaleigh DeSilveira and the former wife of Allen Langlois.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 5 from 12:00 Noon to...
Christopher W. Ouellette
Mar 20, 2025
Christopher W. Ouellette, 32, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was a vibrant soul known for his passion for life, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who were blessed to know him.
Christopher embraced life with enthusiasm, engaging in a variety of interests that showcased his dynamic personality. A true automobile enthusiast, he had an unwavering...
Vivian Polak
Mar 18, 2025
Vivian H. (Hetu) Polak, age 89 of Fall River, MA, passed away on Cape Cod on Tuesday Morning, March 18, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Polak, Sr., who passed in 2019.
Vivian was born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Armand and Clara (Deslauriers) Hetu.
Before retiring, Mrs. Polak worked in the office at the...
Jeffrey K. Liss
Mar 17, 2025
Jeffrey K. Liss, 58, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was a proud member of the graduating class of B.M.C. Durfee High School in 1985 and later pursued his studies at Bristol Community College, where he earned a degree in Business Management.
Throughout his life, Jeffrey was known for his warm spirit and his dedication to family and work....
Pauline Maynard
Mar 17, 2025
Pauline (Ouellette) Maynard, 96, of Fall River, entered into rest on Monday, March 17 th , 2025. She was the wife of the late Oscar A. Maynard Jr.
Pauline was a lifelong member of Notre Dame parish in Fall River. She attended Jesus Mary Academy and was employed by the former Fall River Knitting Mills as a machine operator.
She is survived...
Jason Richard Wilson
Mar 15, 2025
Jason Richard Wilson, age 40, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2025 after a long illness with his loving family by his side. Jason resided in Citronelle, Alabama for a short time. He leaves his two loving sons Jayden J. Wilson and Gavin J. Wilson, both of Fall River, MA, his mother Donna Burke and husband Michael Burke...
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