OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

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,...

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...

Erica  Lynn Santos

Erica Lynn Santos

Jan 12, 2017

Erica Lynn Santos, 37, of Fall River passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Survivors include a mother, Kathleen (Snizek) Jones and a stepfather Robert Jones and four children, Yasmiene Tavares, Julianne Pimental, Bailey and Meela Farias, all of Fall River; three uncles, Louis and George Snizek, both of Fall River and Steven Snizek (wife Michelle) of...

George  A. Cote

George A. Cote

Jan 11, 2017

George A. Cote, 88, of Fall River, husband of Gertrude (Levesque) Cote, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017. A member of Teamsters Union, Local 25, he was employed by Standard Linen for 42 years. He was a member of St. Anne Parish Committee, a former St. Anne Little League commissioner and a member of the Over-the-Hill...

Raymond Laflamme

Raymond Laflamme

Jan 11, 2017

Raymond Laflamme, 88, of Swansea, husband of Cecile (Paquette) Laflamme, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was property manager of Riverview Towers, Milliken Boulevard, Fall River from the opening in 1970 till 2008, and several commercial properties in Rhode Island, and manager of the former Capitol Bowling Alleys. He loved...

Joseph L. "Joe" Martin

Joseph L. "Joe" Martin

Jan 9, 2017

Joseph L. "Joe" Martin, 70, of Fall River passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. He was a former employee of the Fall River Water Department and was an avid card player and member of the VFW Pitch League. He leaves his former wife and soul mate, Denise R. (Mello) Martin of Fall River; five children, Joseph...

Theresa (Desilets)  Garant

Theresa (Desilets) Garant

Jan 8, 2017

Theresa (Desilets) Garant, 89, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Rene J. Garant, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. She was employed by the former Anderson Little Company and at the Saint Anne's Hospital Radiology Department and was a communicant of Holy Name Parish for many years. She leaves a daughter Lynn...

Marie  Louise (Arsenault)  Gagnon

Marie Louise (Arsenault) Gagnon

Jan 7, 2017

Marie Louise (Arsenault) Gagnon, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Alfred M. Gagnon, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2016. She worked in the garment industry and was a member of ILGWU-UNITE. She leaves a daughter, Rita Littlefield and her husband Richard of Fall River; a grandson, Brian Littlefield and his wife Sarina of Roslindale;...

Claire T. Connell (Gauvin)  Lepage

Claire T. Connell (Gauvin) Lepage

Jan 6, 2017

Claire T. (Gauvin) Connell LePage, 87, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Gerald "Jerry" Connell and Albert "Al" LePage, passed away, Friday, January 6, 2017. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed puzzles and playing cards and was a member of the former St. Anne Drill Team. She leaves five children, Denise McCommins...

Steven L. "Steve" Ouellette

Steven L. "Steve" Ouellette

Jan 6, 2017

Steven L. "Steve" Ouellette, 65, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, husband of Paula J. (Eckard) Ouellette, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017. He was a Charlton Memorial Hospital Surgical Technician. He was an avid golfer and coached in the Westport baseball and basketball leagues. Besides his wife of 45 years, he leaves two sons, Christopher...

Irene (Letendre)  Duclos

Irene (Letendre) Duclos

Jan 5, 2017

Irene (Letendre) Duclos, 100, of Fall River, wife of the late Charles Duclos, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. She worked in the garment industry for many years. She leaves three sons, Charles Emile "Duke" Duclos and his wife Linda of Florida, Paul H. Duclos of Swansea and Ronald Duclos and his wife Kathleen of Fall...

Richard  A. Menard

Richard A. Menard

Jan 5, 2017

Richard A. Menard, 60, a Fall River resident, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Lorraine (Roy) Menard of Westport and the late Armand G. Menard. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He loved cartoons, old television shows and shopping at yard sales...

Domingos  O. Botelho

Domingos O. Botelho

Jan 5, 2017

Domingos O. Botelho, 80, of Fall River, husband of Leonor Botelho, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. He worked in the textile industry for many years, at times working three jobs to support his family. Domingos was known for his strong work ethic and his devotion to family and God which he instilled in all of...

Richey Botelho

Richey Botelho

Jan 5, 2017

ATTENTION: DUE TO SNOW STORM THE VISITATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2017 FROM 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M. Richey Botelho, 28, of Fall River, son of Jose Botelho of Fall River and the late Grace (Costa) Botelho, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. A man with a big heart, he loved spending time...

Lillian  A. Morissette

Lillian A. Morissette

Jan 5, 2017

Lillian A. Morissette, 90, of Swansea, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. She was a graduate of Jesus Marie Academy where she was class valedictorian . She was employed by Beetle Plastics, Fall River. She was a volunteer at the former St. Michael Parish business office, the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Prayer Shawl Ministry and...

Rita  Patricia (Fallon)  Lafrance

Rita Patricia (Fallon) Lafrance

Jan 4, 2017

Rita P. (Fallon) Lafrance, 93, of Westport, wife of the late R. Aime Lafrance, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Mrs. Lafrance and her late husband were founders of White's Family Restaurant, Westport. In 1946, Rita, Aime and Aime's brothers, Norman and Roger bought White's Spa on Pleasant Street in Fall River. It all started with...

Georgette  T. (Laberge)  Levesque

Georgette T. (Laberge) Levesque

Jan 3, 2017

Georgette T. (LaBerge) Levesque, 88, of Swansea, wife of the late Maurice J. "Moe" Levesque, passed away at home with family, Tuesday, January 3, 2017. A former resident of Fall River and East Hartford, CT, she lived in Swansea since 1959. She was a former Avon Representative and was employed by Seal Sac Manufacturing, Fall River...

Thomas  "Tommy" Santos

Thomas "Tommy" Santos

Jan 3, 2017

Thomas "Tommy" Santos, 56, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He grew up in Ocean Grove, Swansea. He was the son of Jeannette (Jusseaume) Santos of Swansea and the late Antone Santos. A painter, he really enjoyed the many years he spent painting homes. Tommy had a huge heart. He would help...