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Brendan S. Desrosiers
Sep 14, 2016
Brendan S. Desrosiers, 31, of Fall River, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He had attended B.M.C. Durfee High School and had been employed in the construction industry. Brendan hobbies included writing music, rapping and cooking. Survivors include his parents, Steven and Jeanine (Trial) Desrosiers, a sister, Jacqueline Desrosiers, a daughter, Mya Matos and her...
Doris (Brodeur) Helger
Sep 13, 2016
Doris B. "Dot" (Brodeur) Helger, 88, of Tiverton, wife of the late Edward A. Helger, entered into rest Tuesday, September 13, 2016. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed family gatherings, crocheting, puzzles and helping her family on Helger's Farm. She leaves seven children, Ann Reynolds (Jeffrey) and Jane Callahan (Daniel), all of Westport, Beth...
Tessie M. Bates
Sep 12, 2016
Tessie M. (Wallen) Bates, 86, of Fall River, widow of Edward Joseph Bates II, formerly of Somerset, died Monday, September 12, 2016. Before her retirement, she was employed by Dover Stamping. She enjoyed cooking, painting, game shows, arts and crafts and playing and watching golf. She was born and raised on Caney Ridge in Dickenson VA,...
Rita (Gelinas) Charest
Sep 10, 2016
Rita (Gelinas) Charest, 91, of Fall River, wife of the late Donald R. Charest and mother of the late Robert R. Charest, entered into rest unexpectedly surrounded by her family, Saturday, September 10, 2016. She was employed by GTE Sylvania and was a member of St. Patrick Parish Bowling League and Government Center Bowling League. She...
Theresa (Camara) Nordberg
Sep 10, 2016
Theresa (Camara) Nordberg, a musician, booster of the B.M.C. Durfee High School Marching Band and longtime ceramics teacher, died Saturday, September 10, 2016. She was 80. A devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother, she was home with her husband of 45 years, James, when she passed away peacefully while resting. After her family, her biggest...
Cecile Monteiro
Sep 5, 2016
Cecile (Dupre) Monteiro, 87, of Fall River, wife of the late Edmund P. "Eddy" Monteiro, entered into rest Monday, September 5, 2016. She was employed by the former Ideal Bias Binding and was an active member and volunteer of the former St. Louis Parish. She leaves two daughters, Ann Voltas and her husband James of Fall...
Maria José (Melo) Carneiro
Sep 4, 2016
Maria José (Melo) Carneiro, 82, of Fall River, wife of Serafim C. Carneiro, entered into rest Sunday, September 4, 2016. A "supermom" to her family, she always thought of her family first, to her last breath. Besides her husband of 56 years, she leaves seven children, Eduarda Carneiro and her husband Jose, Antonio C. Costa and...
Maria N. Viveiros
Sep 3, 2016
Maria N. Viveiros, 90, of Fall River, wife of the late Rolando de Jesus Correia, entered into rest Saturday, September 3, 2016. She was employed by the former Anderson Little-Richman Brothers. She leaves eight children, Didio Correia and his wife Lucia of St. Michael, Azores, Laura Marques and her husband Joe, Adalberto Correia and his wife...
Jean D. (Jolly) Michaud
Aug 28, 2016
Jean D. "Momma Dukes" (Jolly) Michaud, 71, of Fall River, entered into rest at home peacefully, Sunday, August 28, 2016, in the loving arms of her son Michael and her son-in-law Matthew, Michael's lifetime partner, also surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Fall River, August 9, 1945, she was the daughter of the late George...
Patricia A. (Calnan) Simard
Aug 28, 2016
Patricia A. (Calnan) Simard, RN, of Tiverton, entered into rest Sunday, August 28, 2016, her loving family by her side. A graduate of St. Anne's Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1963, she was employed by St. Anne's Hospital, Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center and Southpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She was an avid Red...
Robert E. Tavares
Aug 28, 2016
Robert E. Tavares, 72, of Fall River, husband of the late Louise E. (Levesque) Tavares, entered into rest Sunday, August 28, 2016. He and his late wife operated the Horseneck Beach Food Concession for many years as employees of Boston Concessions Group Inc. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed traveling and was a baseball card collector....
Maria C. Demelo) (Cabral) Carreiro
Aug 26, 2016
Maria C. (Cabral DeMelo) Carreiro, 74, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel Carreiro, entered into rest Friday, August 26, 2016. She leaves six children, Connie Valerio, Alda Hamilton and Luis Carreiro and his wife Kerri, all of Fall River, Herman Carreiro and his wife Wanda of California, Antonio Carreiro and his wife Nicole of...
Michael J. Aguiar
Aug 24, 2016
Michael J. Aguiar, 36, of Fall River, son of Goretti P. Aguiar and the late Jose R. Aguiar, entered into rest Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Besides his mother of Fall River he leaves a son Jayce Aguiar of Fall River; his girlfriend, Stacy Valadao of Fall River; siblings, Paul Aguiar and his wife Sandra of Assonet,...
M. Judith (Soares) Robitaille
Aug 23, 2016
M. Judith (Soares) Robitaille, 76, of Fall River, entered into rest Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She leaves a daughter, Judyanne Moniz and her husband Edmund of Fall River; a granddaughter, "her pride and joy" Danielle Moniz and her best friend, Paula Perry of Fall River. She was the daughter of the late Manuel Soares and Mary...
Joanna R. (Burgo) Gonsalves
Aug 23, 2016
Joanna R. (Burgo) Gonsalves, 67, of New Bedford, wife of the late Edward Gonsalves, Jr., entered into rest Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She was a member of Chapel of Mercy City of Joy, New Bedford. She leaves six children, Ramon Lopez, Roxan Lopez, Toni Lopez, Micole Baptiste, Wanda Baptiste and Megan Reeves;14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings,...
Linda (Soule) Roberts
Aug 22, 2016
Linda (Soule) Roberts, 58, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, wife of 38 years to David E. Roberts, entered into rest Monday, August 22, 2016. She was employed by Bristol Community College and Little Audrey's, Somerset for over 25 years. She was the daughter of the late Edmond Soule and Lucille (Belanger) Soule (companion Alan Parker)...
Sandra (Seneca) Borges
Aug 21, 2016
Sandra (Seneca) Borges, 75, of Somerset, wife of Richard M. Borges, entered into rest Sunday, August 21, 2016. Born in Fall River, she was a long time resident of Somerset, where she raised her three children and became involved in supporting youth sports as a member of the Somerset High School Parents Boosters Club for several...
Phyllis (Cass) Lepage
Aug 21, 2016
Phyllis (Cass) LePage, 91, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Gerard J. LePage, entered into rest Sunday, August 21, 2016. She was employed by the former Arlan's Department Store, Edgar's Department Store and Douglas Drug. She was an avid reader, a member and active volunteer of the Friends of the Fall River...
John J. Cunha
Aug 19, 2016
John J. Cunha, 72, of Fall River, entered into rest Friday, August 19, 2016. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he owned and operated Cunha's Auto Repair, Locust Street, Fall River and enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. He leaves three children, Jay D. Cunha of California, Tracy L. Rego and her husband Brian and Scott...
Alfred H. Dube, Sr.
Aug 18, 2016
Alfred H. Dube, Sr., 72, of Somerset, husband of Elaine (Rezendes) Dube and husband of the late Shirley A. (Silvia) Dube, entered into rest Thursday, August 18, 2016. He served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and worked in the Marine and Industrial Transmission Industry. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and reading. Besides his wife of 23...
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