OBITUARY LISTINGS

Aug 17, 2016

Eva M. (Levesque) Desrochers, RN, 88, of North Dighton, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Rene A. Desrochers, entered into rest Wednesday, August 17, 2016. She was a member of St. Anne Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1953. She enjoyed traveling, reading, needlecrafts and was an avid bridge player and loving grandmother. She...

Aug 14, 2016

Roger A. Chouinard, 81, of Somerset, husband of Elizabeth A. "Betty" Chouinard, entered into rest Sunday, August 14, 2016. He was employed by the former US Luggage and Globe Manufacturing. Besides his wife of 51 years, he leaves two sons, David Chouinard and his wife Dawn of Fall River and Roger Chouinard and his wife Kelly...

Aug 9, 2016

Jeffrey P. Richard, 56, of Tiverton, son of Theresa A. "Terry" (Bouchard) Richard of Tiverton and the late Paul A. Richard, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer. He served his country in the Air Force and was an engineering technician for Telco Systems, Inc., Mansfield, MA. Jeff was a humble...

Aug 9, 2016

Raymond L. LePage, 96, of Tiverton, husband of the late Adrienne (St.Amand) LePage, entered into rest Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was an Army veteran of WW II, he trained at Emory University in Atlanta Georgia as a surgical technician and served in a medical unit attached to General Patton's Third Army. He landed at Normandy...

Aug 8, 2016

Maureen "Moe" (Parent) Freitas, 62, of Fall River, a Personal Care Assistant for Family Services, wife of the late Joseph "Big Joe" Freitas, entered into rest Monday, August 8, 2016. She leaves two sons, Joseph Freitas of Riverside, California and formerly of Fall River and Dominic Freitas of Fall River; a grandson, Austin Clark of California;...

Aug 8, 2016

Joan B. (Farias) Thibault, 76, of Rehoboth, entered into rest Monday, August 8, 2016. A graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy, Class of 1957, she was employed by the former Fall River Nursing Home for 17 years. She cared for the religious at Dominican Academy, Union of Sacred Hearts, and The Landmark and was a volunteer at...

Aug 4, 2016

Eunice E. (O'Loughlin) Macintyre, 85, passed away on August 4, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Joseph O'Loughlin and the late Marianna (Ferreira) O'Loughlin. Eunice leaves her loving and devoted husband of 65 years Charles E. Macintyre. She was a devoted mom and will be greatly missed by son Charles G. Macintyre, daughters Nancy...

Aug 2, 2016

Michael R. Firlit, 46, of Swansea, entered into eternal rest and now at peace with his loving mother and father, Tuesday, August 2, 2016. A talented finish carpenter and woodworker, he operated MRF Custom Finish Carpentry. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid baseball player and fan. He leaves his former wife,...

Aug 1, 2016

Joseph D. Dias, Jr., 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Marion (Hunt) Dias, entered into rest Monday, August 1, 2016. He was a Fall River Water Department heavy equipment operator for many years and was a member of the East End Sportsman's Club, Tiverton, the Boy's Club and the Fall River Municipal Employees Association....

Aug 1, 2016

Maria (Pires) Viveiros, 84, of Fall River, a former employee of Darwood Manufacturing, wife of the late Manuel Lima Viveiros, entered into rest Monday, August 1, 2016. She was the mother of Joseph Viveiros of St. Cloud, Florida, Michael Viveiros and his wife Diane of Fall River and the late John "Charlie" Viveiros and also leaves...

Jul 26, 2016

Manuel A. Tavares, 83, of Fall River, husband of Ilda (Rego) Tavares, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Saint Anne's Hospital. Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Tavares Do Porto and Maria Jesus Aguiar. He was employed by Rhode Island Nurseries Inc. He enjoyed fishing and was...

Jul 24, 2016

Patricia "Pat" Theberge, 65, of Fall River, entered into rest Sunday, July 24, 2016. She leaves a daughter, Patricia J. "Patti" Theberge of Fall River; three grandsons, Kayne, Khol and Kaeden Theberge, all of Fall River; siblings, Jo Ann Schappi of California, Andre "Butch" Theberge of Berkley, MA and Beverly Moniz of Tiverton and nieces and...

Jul 21, 2016

Sherrie (Fillion) Rickell, 36, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Saint Luke's Hospital. She was employed as a certified nurse's aide in the nursing home industry. Survivors include a son, Austin Habib of Tiverton, RI, a mother, Linda (Silvia) Fillion of Fall River, two brothers, Thomas James "TJ" Fillion and Robert Bagley...

Jul 20, 2016

Jeannette L. (Gagnon) Paquette, 91, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Laurent Paquette, entered into rest Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of St. Anne Parish and Royal Travelers. An avid reader, she cherished her family and enjoyed baking and playing cards. She...

Jul 19, 2016

Wayne Warren Nichols, 76, of Tiverton, husband of Evelyn May (Bailey) Nichols, died Tuesday, July 19th at home following an illness. He was employed by Metal Works, Tiverton for many years. An elder in the Tiverton Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, he served on the Regional Building Committee. He enjoyed exercising and puzzles. He was a baseball...

Jul 18, 2016

Maria Isabel (Calouro) Amaral, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Antonio Amaral, entered into rest Monday, July 18, 2016. Born in Fenais da Ajuda, Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Dinis Sousa Calouro and Maria Jose (Medeiros) Calouro, she was a member of Christ the Rock Church and a former...

Jul 16, 2016

Andre P. Carrier, 88, of Fall River, husband of the late Yvonne (Madore) Carrier, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was the son of the late Honore and Marie Louise (Berube) Carrier. A member of the BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1945, and an Army veteran of WW II, he was a freelance men's...

Jul 16, 2016

Jul 15, 2016

Jose S. Pacheco, 64, of South Main St. Fall River, died Friday, July 15, 2016 at home after an illness. He was employed by Tabacaria Acoreana Restaurant, South Main St. Fall River, and the Republican Club, North Main St. Fall River. Born in Terceira, Azores on September 13, 1951, he was the son of the late...

Jul 10, 2016

Rosemary (McBride) Morrissette Cornell, 69 of Annandale, NJ, formerly of Fall River died on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Independence Manor, Raritan Township, NJ surrounded by her loving family. Born in Colorado Springs, CO, December 31, 1946, Rosemary had lived in Annandale for the past two years, having formerly lived in St. Augustine, FL, Allamuchy, NJ,...