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Recent Obituaries

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

Steven  W. Gosselin

Steven W. Gosselin

Feb 6, 2017

On this day February 6, 2017, the heavens above have gained another great horseman. Steven W. Gosselin, 63 of North Dartmouth, Son of the late Robert E. and Barbara L. Gosselin, husband to Janice Gosselin, father of Jennifer Rebello, grandfather of Ashley Sylvia, Jacob Sylvia, Ashley Rebello, and Alec Rebello and great grandfather to Jaycee Chicoine....

Michael Pryor

Michael Pryor

Feb 6, 2017

Michael Pryor, 65, of Borden Place West, 181 South Main St. Fall River, Massachusetts, formerly of Boston, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at Saint Anne Hospital. Born in Brookline,MA, he was the son of the late Donald I Pryor, Sr. and the late Alma (Shieffield) Pryor. He worked as a cook. He leaves three brothers, Richard...

Lucille  T. (Beauregard)  Nowak

Lucille T. (Beauregard) Nowak

Feb 6, 2017

Lucille T. (Beauregard) Nowak, 92, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Edward J. Nowak, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017. An employee of New England Telephone for many years, she was the family historian and storyteller and enjoyed reading and cooking. While she had no grandchildren, she loved spending time with her...

Jeanne  D. (Patenaude)  Levesque

Jeanne D. (Patenaude) Levesque

Feb 5, 2017

Jeanne D. (Patenaude) Levesque, 77, of Fall River, wife of Joseph Roger V. Levesque, FRFD, Ret., passed away, Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was employed by the former J.J. Newberry, Pet Department, Sanford Yarns and the Chace Curtain Mfg. Cafeteria. She was a longtime member of the former Blessed Sacrament Parish and a member of the...

Matthew  Benjamin Mello

Matthew Benjamin Mello

Feb 5, 2017

Matthew Benjamin Mello, 27, of Swansea Massachusetts, son of Roger and Carol (Rousseau) Mello of Swansea, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2017. In addition to his parents Matthew leaves his brother, Christopher Mello, his sister in-law Emily, and his nephew Jason of Attleboro, his companion Emily Kimball, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was...

Loretta  R. (Blais)  Miller

Loretta R. (Blais) Miller

Feb 3, 2017

Loretta R. (Blais) Miller, 102, of Fall River, wife of the late Edward J. Miller, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. She attended St. Anne's School and was a member of St. Anne's Parish where she sang in the choir. She was a strong presence in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She will be...

Sandra (Arpa)  Ouellette

Sandra (Arpa) Ouellette

Feb 1, 2017

Sandra (Arpa) Ouellette, 66, of Fall River, wife of Raymond J. Ouellette, Jr., passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017. She was employed by Lightolier and Chadwicks of Boston and enjoyed going to Newport Grand Casino. Besides her husband of 44 years, she leaves three children, Raymond J. Ouellette, III and his wife Lucy of Fall River,...

Navarro  Z. Javier

Navarro Z. Javier

Feb 1, 2017

Navarro Z. "Ray" Javier, 84, Master Chef, beloved companion of Rose Perry, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Born in the Philippines, he was employed by various Newport, RI restaurants. Ray was a kind, generous and loving person. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his long time companion, he leaves 3 stepchildren,...

Mary (Borges)  Galego

Mary (Borges) Galego

Jan 31, 2017

Mary (Borges) Galego, 77, of Fall River, wife of Francisco Galego, passed away January 31, 2017. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late James and Angelina (Santos) Borges. Survivors also include two sons, Edmund Galego and his wife Natalie of Fall River and Dr. Paul Galego and his wife Tracey...

Ernestina (Pacheco)  Dacosta

Ernestina (Pacheco) Dacosta

Jan 30, 2017

Ernestina (Pacheco) daCosta, 83, of Fall River, . wife of the late Jose daCosta, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. She was an active participant of the Senior Citizens Group of Santo Christo Parish. A loving and devoted homemaker and babysitter, she enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing. She leaves five children, Ana M. Freire and her...

John  J. Enos,  Sr.

John J. Enos, Sr.

Jan 29, 2017

John J. Enos, Sr., 83, of Fall River, husband of the late Yvette (Melanson) Enos, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he owned and operated the former Fall River Fireplace and Venos, Inc. and enjoyed dancing, traveling, music and his family. His two favorite sayings were "Let's make it...

Keith Verissimo

Keith Verissimo

Jan 28, 2017

Keith Verissimo, 32, of Fall River, son of Aguinaldo "Shorty" and Pamela (Mello) Verissimo of Fall River, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. An independent contractor and skilled carpenter, he was employed by Kelley Bros. Concrete, Inc. Besides his parents he leaves a brother, Kevin Verissimo of Fall River; his grandfather, Laurenio Verissimo of Fall River;...

Pauline  V. (Collis)  Sullivan

Pauline V. (Collis) Sullivan

Jan 27, 2017

Pauline V. (Collis) Sullivan, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late Gerald F. Sullivan, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. A retired cafeteria supervisor, she was employed by Rhode Island Hospital for 35 years. She leaves four children, Nancy Sullivan and her husband Boetius of Fall River, Eileen Kuzma and her husband Kenneth of Oakdale,...

Alice  E. (Sherman)  Mathias

Alice E. (Sherman) Mathias

Jan 23, 2017

Alice E. (Sherman) Mathias, 90, of Fall River, passed away at Sarah Brayton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, January 23, 2017. She was the wife of the late Carl William Mathias. She was employed by Darwood Manufacturing and Women's World, retiring in 1990. Alice cherished time spent shopping with her sisters. Her hobbies included knitting...

Leagatha (Mungo)  Ardrey

Leagatha (Mungo) Ardrey

Jan 21, 2017

Leagatha (Mungo) Ardrey, 93, of Newport, RI, wife of the late John Ardrey, was peacefully called home to the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at John Clark Retirement Center with family at her side. She was born on February 18, 1923 in Lancaster County, South Carolina to Conly and Daisy (Hough) Mungo. Leagatha was wed...

Joyce  M. (Cloutier)  Gillet

Joyce M. (Cloutier) Gillet

Jan 19, 2017

Joyce M. (Cloutier) Gillet, 71, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. She was a 25 year employee of Family Service Association. She was an avid reader, enjoyed day trips to Foxwoods and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She leaves two children, William Gillet and Tammy St.Pierre and her husband Blaize,...

Leon  A. Lupachini,  Jr.

Leon A. Lupachini, Jr.

Jan 19, 2017

Leon A. Lupachini, Jr., 48, of Somerville, MA, formerly of Fall River, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. He was an Army veteran. He leaves two sons, Corey Lupachini and Ryan Frazer; his father and stepmother, Leon and Doreen Lupachini; four siblings, Jason and Jonathan Lupachini, Nicole Wheeler and Doreen Borge; his godmother, Pat Souza, his...

Daniel  C. Aguiar,  Jr.

Daniel C. Aguiar, Jr.

Jan 19, 2017

Daniel C. Aguiar, Jr., 40, of Fall River, son of Cynthia (Souza) Aguiar of Fall River and the late Daniel C. Aguiar, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. He enjoyed music and bicycling and was a Patriots fan. Besides his mother he leaves, a son, Daniel C. Aguiar, III of Fall River; siblings, Michael Souza and...

Juliette  F. (Rousseau)  Raymond

Juliette F. (Rousseau) Raymond

Jan 16, 2017

Juliette F. (Rousseau) Raymond, 100, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Alexandre Raymond, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and a benefactor of the Dominican Fathers and the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena. She leaves four children, Dr. Roger D. Raymond...

Gabriel  "Gabe" Estrela

Gabriel "Gabe" Estrela

Jan 15, 2017

Gabriel "Gabe" Estrela, 56, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. A chef, he studied at Diman Regional Vocational High School and Bristol Community College and was employed by several area restaurants, most recently by Simply Simons, Swansea. He leaves siblings, Manuel S. Estrela and his wife Lucy of Somerset and...

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