OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 3, 2024

Monique J. (Bernier) Caron, 87, of Fall River and Somerset, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home surrounded by her children.

She was the loving wife of the late Leo R. Caron whom she dearly missed.

Monique and Leo operated My Coach/Townsend Tours for 29 years. Prior to that she...

Jan 3, 2024

Tasie (Stamatelos) Pappas, 100, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, after a brief illness.

She was the loving wife of the late William Nicholas Pappas, and is survived by her daughter, Genevieve (Jenny) Pappas, her sister, Sophie Apostol, nephew Alex and several godchildren.

She was born in Maine but grew up...

Jan 1, 2024

Joseph R. Desrosiers, 84, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 1, 2023.

He was the husband of Geraldine G. (Bettencourt) Desrosiers.

He was the owner of Joseph Desrosiers Scrap and Iron. In his free time, he loved to go fishing and bowling, and helping local veterans.

Besides his wife, Joseph is survived...

Dec 30, 2023

Muriel L. (Bouchard) Reynolds, age 95, passed away at home on Saturday, December 30th, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Alton “Al” Reynolds, to whom she had been married for 62 years. Born in Fall River, MA, Muriel was the daughter of the late Pierre and Blanche (Cote) Bouchard. An adventurous traveler, skier and independent career...

Dec 29, 2023

Donna (Trahan) Arruda, 68, of Seekonk, formerly of Dighton, unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, after sustaining injuries from a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver.  Her husband of 38 years, Floriano Arruda, and grandson, Jacoby Arruda, who they raised, also tragically passed away as a result of the accident.

She is survived by her...

Dec 28, 2023

Mary Rose (Farias) Faria, 83, formerly of Rolling Green Dr., Fall River and Westport, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

She was the loving wife of the late Joseph S. Faria, whom she dearly missed. Mary was a sewing machine operator employed by Fall River Shirt Company in her earlier years.

Mary loved spending...

Dec 26, 2023

Floriano “Flo” Arruda, 73, of Seekonk, formerly of Dighton, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, after sustaining injuries from a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver.  His wife of 38 years, Donna (Trahan) Arruda, and grandson, Jacoby Arruda, who they raised, also tragically passed away as a result of the accident. He is survived by his children,...

Dec 26, 2023

Dennis R. Morin, 74, of Westport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Robin (Smith) Morin. They shared 27 years of marriage. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Raymond Morin and Claire (Costine) Hanna.

Dennis was a loving husband, father and grandfather...

Dec 25, 2023

Jacoby Arruda, 15, of Seekonk, formerly of Dighton, unexpectedly passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, after sustaining injuries from a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver.  His doting grandparents Floriano “Flo” Arruda and Donna (Trahan) Arruda, who lovingly raised him also passed away as a result of the accident. Jacoby was the son of the late Ryan Arruda....

Dec 23, 2023

Norberto Cortes, 72, of Fall River, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.

He was the loving husband of Jacirema (Belmonte) Cortes.

Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, He was the son of the late Rafael and Mariana (Reyes) Cortes.  Norberto was employed by factories throughout is lifetime.

He enjoyed fishing...

Dec 23, 2023

Jose J. DeMelo, 89, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was the husband of the late Maria Georgina (Branco) DeMelo.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Agostinho Pacheco and Hinorinda (Pacheco) DeMelo.

Jose was employed in the construction industry with Local 610. He loved...

Dec 22, 2023

Robert A. Desbiens, 78, of Somerset, passed away December 22, 2023.

He was the husband of Ruth A. (Fragoza) Desbiens. They shared 54 years of marriage.

Robert was employed by Texas Instruments, FedEx and Home Depot.  He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. Robert enjoyed flying planes, painting, and was...

Dec 18, 2023

Vincent A. Mannion, Jr., 82, of Fall River passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. He was the son of the late Vincent A. and Stella (Kuss) Mannion. He was the husband of Bernice (Barnaby) Mannion for 57 years.

He was a graduate of De La Salle Academy in Newport, RI. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil...

Dec 16, 2023

Benjamin C. McBride, 67, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Benjamin worked as a cook at the Bristol VA. He worked at the Maher Center in Rhode Island, and at Community Connections in Fall River, working with special needs populations. Benjamin enjoyed listening to music, playing his guitar, and writing his own...

Dec 15, 2023

Donald M. Crovello, 76, of Fall River, passed into eternal life Friday, December 15, 2023.

He was the husband of Theresa (Barboza) Crovello. They shared 50 years of marriage.

A long haul trucker, he drove for KOST Transport, Inc. and often drove to California. He enjoyed playing the guitar, horses and breeding goats.

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Dec 15, 2023

Gilda (Ferreira) Cabral, 83, of North Main St., Fall River, formerly of William St., wife of the late Manuel Cabral, Jr., passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston MA.

Born in Ginetes, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose Ferreira Santos, Jr. and Maria DaGloria Duarte.

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Dec 14, 2023

Gail D. (Belanger) Canuel, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

She was the wife of the late John Canuel.

Gail worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved singing karaoke, sewing, and playing cards and bingo with family and friends.

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Dec 13, 2023

William Joseph Gallant, 60, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was the husband of Carol (Soltys) Gallant.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late William Gallant and the late Lila Lee (Cosmo) Hayden (late husband Ernie).

William worked as a truck driver for Gold Medal Bakery for 20...

Dec 13, 2023

Ronald G. Saucier, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was the husband of the late Lorraine M. "Lorree" (Pineault) Saucier. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing and spending time with his best friend, Angelo.

He was the father of Michael Saucier (wife Cindy) and David Saucier (companion Maria); grandfather of Zachary Saucier; step-grandfather of Hannah Dias;...

Dec 9, 2023

Anne (DiManno) Vital, 89, of Swansea, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

She was employed at Regis and was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School. Anne enjoyed reading, trivia, and the TV show Jeopardy.  She was very religious.

Anne leaves her son, Robert Vital and his wife Mary of Swansea;...