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

Jo Ann "Lyric" Hayes Hancock

Jo Ann "Lyric" Hayes Hancock

Oct 2, 2016

Jo Ann "Lyric" Hayes Hancock, 45, born in Louisville KY, of Fall River, MA, entered into rest on Sunday, October 2, 2016, after fighting a long illness. Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Brenda Sue Hayes Coulombe and Charles Bosley and the stepdaughter of the late Norman Coulombe. Jo Ann was a Certified Nursing...

Robert  D. Gagnon

Robert D. Gagnon

Sep 29, 2016

Robert D. Gagnon, 81, of Westport, husband of Alyce B. (Dubiel) Gagnon, entered into rest on Thursday, September 29, 2016, surrounded by his wife and children. A devoted family man and Red Sox fan, he spent most of his life in auto sales. He also owned and operated the former Bob Gagnon's Chalet House Restaurant of...

Nadine  L. (St.Ours)  Bartkowiak

Nadine L. (St.Ours) Bartkowiak

Sep 27, 2016

Nadine L. (St.Ours) Bartkowiak, 55, of Fall River, wife of Paul Bartkowiak, entered into rest Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Grace (Pirog) St.Ours and the sister of the late Michael St.Ours. Besides her husband of 19 years, she leaves two children, Brandon and Christine Bartkowiak; siblings, Carlene Kurowski...

Normand  J. Charest

Normand J. Charest

Sep 26, 2016

Normand J. Charest, 71, of North Smithfield, RI, formerly of Fall River, entered into rest Monday, September 26, 2016. A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School, he served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and was a self employed building contractor. He was an artist in stone and wood sculpting and the reproduction of fine furniture....

Raymond  D. Ouellette,  Jr.

Raymond D. Ouellette, Jr.

Sep 23, 2016

Raymond D. Ouellette, Jr., 81, of Westport, husband of Claire M. (Toupin) Ouellette, entered into rest Friday, September 23, 2016. He owned and operated Watuppa Oil Co., Nite Owl Diners and Watuppa Real Estate for many years. He served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, was an avid skier and was a member of the Knights...

Ann  V. (Sullivan)  Lewis

Ann V. (Sullivan) Lewis

Sep 22, 2016

Ann V. (Sullivan) Lewis, 88, of Fall River, a former employee of Beacon Garment Manufacturing, wife of the late James Lewis, entered into rest Thursday, September 22, 2016. She was the mother of the late James Lewis; the mother-in-law of Cheryl B. (Poole) Lewis of Assonet; the grandmother of David Lewis (wife Bonnie) and Jeffrey Lewis...

Julien  F. Paul

Julien F. Paul

Sep 20, 2016

Julien F. Paul, 90 years young, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20th at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his son and daughter at his side. Julien was born in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Yvonne & Joseph Felix Paul. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eileen P. (Burns) Paul, his...

Joseph Kando

Joseph Kando

Sep 19, 2016

Joseph Kando, 93, of Fall River, formerly of Pawtucket, husband of Josephine (Pisarczyk) Pacheco Kando and husband of the late Effie Kando, entered into rest Monday, September 19, 2016. He was a Navy veteran of WW II and a longtime employee of the US Postal Service, Providence. Besides his wife of 35 years, he leaves two...

Lomer H. "Lo" Lapointe

Lomer H. "Lo" Lapointe

Sep 15, 2016

Lomer H. "Lo" Lapointe, 97, of Fall River, husband of the late Beatrice (Nataly) Lapointe, 96, died Thursday, September 15, 2016. Born in Casselman, Ontario, Canada, the son of the late Omer and Aurore (Brisson) LaPointe, he was employed by Abdon Textiles and Quaker Fabrics. A Marine Corps veteran of WW II, he was a member...

Brendan  S. Desrosiers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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