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Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.

Alan G. Dube

Alan G. Dube

Dec 18, 2024

Alan G. Dube, a compassionate addiction counselor and dedicated family man, passed away on December 18, 2024, in Assonet, Massachusetts. Born on October 21, 1943, in Fall River, Alan brought kindness and understanding to his work and personal life.

Alan's career was marked by his noble commitment to helping others, particularly during his time as an addiction counselor at Arbour-Fuller Hospital...

Joseph S. Amorin

Joseph S. Amorin

Dec 18, 2024

Joseph S. "Joe" Amorin, 84, of Somerset, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Born on September 29, 1940, Joseph led a life that was both vibrant and meaningful, leaving behind a legacy kindness and warmth that touched the hearts of many. He was the loving husband of Jacqueline "Jackie"  A. (Mooney) Amorin,...

Louise Cyr

Louise Cyr

Dec 17, 2024

Louise “Memere” Cyr (Marcoux), matriarch of the Cyr family, was reunited with her sweetheart, family and friends in heaven on Tuesday December 17th, 2024. 

Born in Fall River on October 28, 1929 She was one of seven brothers and sisters of Antionette Crepeau and Henry Marcoux. Mem began her dedicated service to her family at a young age. During the Great...

John Richard

John Richard

Dec 16, 2024

John Richard, of Westport, MA, passed away on December 16th at the age of 76. Known for his quick wit and sense of humor, he had a gift for making people laugh. As a self-taught mechanic and avid fisherman, he was always willing to help friends, family or neighbors with a car problem or share his latest catches. He retired...

Lucille Demers

Lucille Demers

Dec 16, 2024

Lucille E. (Lavoie) Demers passed away on December 16, 2024, at the age of 89. She was the wife of the late Omer J. Demers.

Throughout her life, Lucille was an active participant in her local community, engaging in various activities. She was particularly passionate about bowling, having played for both the St. Jean the Baptiste and St. Anne's teams. Her...

Raymond Levesque

Raymond Levesque

Dec 16, 2024

Raymond "Mon" Levesque, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, at the age of 94. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian H. (Langlais) Levesque.

Raymond lived a life marked by dedication to his community and family. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War, reflecting his commitment to the nation and...

Jeanne Dumont

Jeanne Dumont

Dec 15, 2024

Jeanne Dumont, 86, a beloved professional hairstylist and cherished member of the Fall River community, passed away on December 15, 2024. Born on January 11, 1938, in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Normand and Therese (Ouellette) Clement.

Jeanne was the former wife of the late Roland A. Dumont and the companion of the late John "Jack" Harrington.

A...

Emilia Desrosiers

Emilia Desrosiers

Dec 13, 2024

Emilia (Correia) Desrosiers, 87, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Desrosiers, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. 

Born in Taunton, Emilia was the daughter of the late Armand and Philomena Correia. 

Emilia had a deep and abiding faith, which was evident in...

Cynthia Ann Ritz

Cynthia Ann Ritz

Dec 12, 2024

Cynthia Ann (Rego) Ritz, 59, passed away on December 12,2024. She is remembered as a vibrant spirit who loved the simple pleasures of life. 

With a passion for gaming, Cynthia spent countless hours playing games on her phone, a testament to her playful nature. She cherished the time spent with her family and found immense joy in her dog, Rocky, who...

Theresa A. Tosi

Theresa A. Tosi

Dec 10, 2024

Theresa A. Tosi, 96, a cherished mother, grandmother, and the last of 13 siblings, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in Fall River, Massachusetts, after a brief illness. Born on September 22, 1928, in Malden, Massachusetts, Theresa lived a life brimming with kindness, warmth, and a remarkable spirit that touched everyone she met.

Theresa dedicated her career to helping others...

Kenneth H. Sampson

Kenneth H. Sampson

Dec 8, 2024

The Heart of Our Family

Kenneth “Pops” Sampson, the man who turned coffee into a love language and laughter into a family tradition, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by the immense love of his cherished family. He was the loving husband of Cynthia (Souza) Sampson.

Ken was the heart of his family—a guiding light who left an indelible mark...

Yvonne M. Berube

Yvonne M. Berube

Dec 8, 2024

Yvonne M. (Rondeau) Berube, 93, of Tiverton, wife of the late Donald N. Berube, passed away Sunday, December 8th 2024. 

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Philibert and Yvonne (Lemay) Rondeau. 

She was a graduate of Jesus Mary Academy, Class of 1950, attended Thibodeau Business School and was then employed by the former Fall River National Bank...

Lorraine DeGagne

Lorraine DeGagne

Dec 7, 2024

Lorraine DeGagne, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Edward and Jeannette (Janson) DeGagne.

Lorraine was employed for many years at Elbe File.

In her personal life, Lorraine found joy in reading, Bingo, and spending time with her godchildren.

A proud member of the St. Mary Cathedral Senior Citizen's Club and the Melody Club, Lorraine fostered...

Lucille G. Menard

Lucille G. Menard

Dec 6, 2024

Lucille G. (Lavoie) Menard, 94, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Paul F. Menard.

Lucille embraced her artistic side in numerous ways throughout her life. She had a passion for singing and found joy in expressing herself through painting and coloring. Her creativity extended beyond the canvas, as she delighted...

Sarah Elizabeth Nadeau Wisely

Sarah Elizabeth Nadeau Wisely

Dec 5, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Nadeau Wisely came into this world earlier than expected on July 26, 1993, excited to live life, and left it too soon at the age of 31 years old on December 5, 2024. She grew up in Collegeville, PA and Chester Springs, PA and moved to Elverson, PA several years ago.

She was loved fiercely by her parents, Michael...

Louise Ferland

Louise Ferland

Dec 5, 2024

Louise A. Ferland, a beacon of faith and kindness, left this world on December 5, 2024, in Huntsville, Alabama. Born on August 14, 1954, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Louise embarked on a remarkable journey through life, defined by her unwavering commitment to service and education.

After a fulfilling career at New England Telephone, Louise pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a...

Francis J. Trenholme

Francis J. Trenholme

Nov 30, 2024

Francis J. Trenholme, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Claudette J. (Lapointe) Trenholme, with whom he shared a loving partnership that spanned 59 years. 

He was the son of the late Willard and Germaine (Landry) Trenholme.

Francis was a mathematician at the Newport Naval Base for many years. He was an...

Frank Joseph Aguiar, Jr.

Frank Joseph Aguiar, Jr.

Nov 28, 2024

Frank Joseph Aguiar, Jr., 97, of Tiverton, passed away on Thursday November 28, 2024. He was the husband of Lorraine Ann (Cantin) Aguiar, with whom he shared 74 years of marriage.

 Born on April 23, 1927, in Tiverton, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Frank, Sr. and Mary (Perry) Aguiar.

A United States Navy Veteran of World War II,...

Alice Saber

Alice Saber

Nov 28, 2024

Alice (Thomas) Saber, 93, of Fall River, took her place in the Kingdom of God on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Born in Providence, RI to the late Saleem and Maliki (Samuel and Margaret) (Asermily) Thomas, she was the beloved wife of the late Elias Louis Saber, whom she married on August 25, 1950.

Alice graduated from Hope High School in...

Joan F. Leger

Joan F. Leger

Nov 28, 2024

Joan Frances Leger, affectionately known as Joani, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the age of 69.

Joani’s educational journey culminated with her graduation from Durfee B.M.C High School in 1973. Following her academic pursuits, she began a fulfilling career, being employed by Fairway Agency as well as Ann & Hope, and Aetna...

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