OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Lorraine (Poirier)  Powers

Lorraine (Poirier) Powers

Dec 2, 2016

Lorraine (Poirier) Powers, 94, of Assonet, wife of the late John Powers, entered into rest Friday, December 2, 2016. She leaves two sisters, Lillian E. Pickard of Somerset and Theresa Israel of Florida; She was the daughter of the late Henry and Amanda (St.Martin de Rodier) Poirier and the sister of the late Edmond Poirer, Blanche...

Eileen (Hickey)  Rua

Eileen (Hickey) Rua

Nov 27, 2016

Eileen (Hickey) Rua, 82, of Somerset, wife of the late Gil S. Rua, entered into rest Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was employed by Union Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital for many years and was a member of the Our Lady of Grace Parish Seniors, Westport. She leaves seven children, Gail Marum (husband Michael) of Westport,...

Louise  A. (Disano)  Raposa

Louise A. (Disano) Raposa

Nov 26, 2016

Louise Ann (DiSano) Raposa, 67, of Tiverton, formerly of Warren and Bristol, a hairdresser, wife of Frederick J. Raposa and daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin DiSano and Josephine Mary (Codola) DiSano, entered into rest Saturday, November 26, 2016. Besides her husband, she leaves two children, Michael A. Alves of Warren and Dawne Marie Cayer and...

Viola (Lelievre)  Kadlec

Viola (Lelievre) Kadlec

Nov 25, 2016

Viola (Lelievre) Kadlec, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Loddy Kadlec, entered into rest Friday, November 25, 2016. She leaves a son, Dr. Donald A. Kadlec of Fall River and his husband Nino Dante of Brooklyn, NY; a grandson, Adam Troy Burkett and his wife Ann of Santee, CA; three great-grandchildren; siblings Laureen Jamiel...

George  M. Terceiro

George M. Terceiro

Nov 24, 2016

George M. Terceiro, Jr., 66, of Fall River, entered into rest Thursday, November 24, 2016. He was employed by Pioneer Finishing, Duro Industries. Know as "Mad Max" he raced at Seekonk Speedway, and was an Elvis fan. He leaves a daughter, Heather Miranda and her husband Rickey of Fall River; grandchildren, Michael Abrantes, III of Palm...

Roland  J. Masson

Roland J. Masson

Nov 20, 2016

Roland J. Masson, 90, of Fall River, husband of Alice (Pouliot) Masson, entered into rest Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II and a furniture repair and refinishing professional. He enjoyed traveling and photography and wintered in Florida for many years. Besides his wife of 69 years, he leaves a son,...

Jeremiah  "Jerry" Mello

Jeremiah "Jerry" Mello

Nov 20, 2016

Jeremiah "Jerry" Mello, 49, of Fall River, son of the late Alberto and Hilda (Tavares) Mello, entered into rest, Sunday, November 20, 2016. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid sports fan, especially of the Bruins and Patriots. He leaves a daughter, Tiffany Souza of Dartmouth, MA; siblings, Lucy DeMelo and her husband Joseph of Fall...

Cecile (Bienvenue)  Thibault

Cecile (Bienvenue) Thibault

Nov 20, 2016

Cecile (Bienvenue) Thibault, 81, a life-long Somerset resident, entered into rest peacefully, Sunday, November 20, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Omer A. Thibault. She was employed by Firestone Rubber Co., Tioga Sportswear and Fall River Gas Company. She was an avid bowler and member of St. Anne Fraternity Auxiliary. In...

Gifford  D. Askew,  Jr.

Gifford D. Askew, Jr.

Nov 19, 2016

Gifford D. Askew, Jr., 61, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, son of Helen (Janeiro) Askew of Fall River and the late Gifford D. Askew, Sr., entered into rest Saturday, November 19, 2016. A Somerset High School graduate, he served in the Air Force and was a carpenter. Besides his mother, he leaves two daughters, Laura...

James  F. Gregory

James F. Gregory

Nov 19, 2016

James F. Gregory, 93, formerly of Grinnell Ave., Tiverton, husband of the late Lucille (Morin) Gregory, entered into rest Saturday, November 19, 2016. A Navy veteran of WW II and the Korean War, Chief Petty Officer Gregory served in the Navy for 23 years and then worked in Special Services at the Newport Naval Base for...

Firmino  "Phil" Raposa

Firmino "Phil" Raposa

Nov 18, 2016

Firmino "Phil" Raposa, 82, of Fall River, husband of Louise L. (Charland) Raposa, entered into rest Friday, November 18, 2016. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, he was the Fall River Tree Department foreman for many years and was also employed by Hank's Texaco, Fall River and St. Joseph School, Holbrook, MA. He was a...

Robin  D. (Castonguay)  Silva

Robin D. (Castonguay) Silva

Nov 18, 2016

Robin D. (Castonguay) Silva, 54, of Fall River, entered into rest Friday, November 18, 2016. She leaves a daughter, Angelina Silva and her fiancé Rui Araujo of New Bedford; her mother, Corinne (Castonguay) Gomez of Fall River and her former husband Joao Silva of Fall River. She was the sister of the late Linda Ortiz, Santos...

Charles  G. Case,  Jr.

Charles G. Case, Jr.

Nov 18, 2016

Charles G. Case, Jr., 44, of Tiverton, formerly of Little Compton, died Friday, November 18, 2016. He was the husband of Dawn M. (Santos) Case. He was employed as an electrician with Case Electrical Service, Inc. of Little Compton, Rhode Island. He was a NASCAR fan. Besides his wife of 24 years, he leaves six children,...

Paul  K. Dupras

Paul K. Dupras

Nov 16, 2016

Paul K. Dupras, 50, of Fall River, formerly of Ocean Grove, Swansea, son of Carol A. (Oliveira) Dupras of Fall River and the late Dennis Dupras, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016, from injuries sustained when struck by an automobile, Tuesday, November 15. An automobile mechanic, he was employed by Shea's Radiator Service. Besides his mother he...

Stephen  W. Berube

Stephen W. Berube

Nov 15, 2016

Stephen W. Berube, 58, of Fall River, husband of Silvana (Margarita) Berube, entered into rest Tuesday, November 15, 2016. He worked in the Textile Industry for many years and was an avid Red Sox fan. Besides his wife of 34 years, he leaves three children, Rebecca O'Brien (John), Robert Rounds (Angie Almeida) and Kelly Medeiros (Stephen),...

Eugene  "Pete" Constantino,  Jr.

Eugene "Pete" Constantino, Jr.

Nov 13, 2016

Eugene "Pete" Constantino, Jr., 54, of Fall River, entered into rest Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was a member of the Fall River Auxiliary Police and a former employee of Borden Remington Co. He leaves his wife, Rose Constantino; children, Glen and Brianna Constantino and their mother, Anna Constantino; siblings, Carol Murgia, Jean Ray (Michael), Bruce...

Marguerite  V. (Desrochers)  Paquette

Marguerite V. (Desrochers) Paquette

Nov 12, 2016

Marguerite V. (Desrochers) Paquette, age 90, of Autumn Glen Assistant Living located at 239 Cross Roads in North Dartmouth MA and formerly of Fall River, MA died on Saturday, November 12, 2016. She was the wife of the late Daniel D. Paquette. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Antoinette (Lemay) Desrochers, one of...

William  Francis Andrade

William Francis Andrade

Nov 12, 2016

William Francis Andrade, 45, of Tiverton, son of Patricia A. (D'Elia) Andrade of Tiverton and the late Robert F. Andrade, and husband of Holly A. (Halbardier) Andrade entered into rest Saturday, November 12, 2016 after a long illness. William was a graduate of School One in Providence and New England Tractor Trailer School in Pawtucket. He...

Carlos  M. Camara

Carlos M. Camara

Nov 11, 2016

Carlos M. Camara, 65, of Mulberry St., Fall River, husband of Liliana (Pimental) Camara, entered into rest Friday, November 11, 2016. He served in the Portuguese Army and was a member of the Fall River Sports Club and a former member of Sociedade Cultural Acoreana. Besides his wife of 40 years, he leaves two children, Susan...

Raymond  L. Chaunt

Raymond L. Chaunt

Nov 10, 2016

Raymond Chaunt, 79, of Fall River, husband of Jeanne (Gauthier) Chaunt, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 10, 2016, surrounded by his family after fighting a long battle with cancer. He served in the Navy and worked for various oil companies for over 30 years. He had a heart of gold, was dedicated to his family and...

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