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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
John M. Urban
Jan 1, 2017
John M. Urban, 80, of Fall River, husband of Helen B. (Lachapelle) Urban, died Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was employed by Frito-Lay and more recently by Rex-Cut Abrasives. John was a dedicated family man. He was a veteran of the Army. Besides his wife of 54 years, he leaves 2 sons, John E. Urban (wife...
Madeleine L. Patenaude
Jan 1, 2017
Madeleine L. (Lamarre) Patenaude, 89, formerly of 301 Milliken Blvd. Fall River, died Sunday, January 1, 2017. She was the wife of the late Roland Patenaude. She had been employed as a waitress. Madeleine enjoyed bowling. She leaves behind two daughters, Vivian Lennon (husband Paul) of Rehoboth and Marguerite Picard (husband Adelard "Del") of Westport; a...
Mary Louise (Chippendale) Brodeur
Dec 31, 2016
Mary Louise (Chippendale) Brodeur, 81, of Bristol, RI, formerly of Tiverton, wife of the late Gerard W. "Jerry" Brodeur, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. A graduate of the former Dominican Academy, she was employed by Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance and Philips-Lightolier. She was a member of the Sakonnet Players and Classy Ladies and a...
Shirley A. (Lavallee) Lambert
Dec 25, 2016
Shirley A. (Lavallee) Lambert, 72, of Fall River, died Sunday, December 25, 2016. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Doris (Lagasse) Lavallee. A garment worker, she was a member of International Ladies Garment Worker's Union. She is survived by her granddaughter and caretaker, Melissa A. Brady (boyfriend Mark...
Custodio R. "Chris" Gonzaga
Dec 24, 2016
Custodio R. "Chris" Gonzaga, 41, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, husband of Elizabeth "Liz" (Medeiros) Gonzaga; and son of Custodio A. and Maria M. (Rosa) Gonzaga of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. A member of Mass Building Trades, he was employed by area contractors including T. L. Edwards, Inc., P. J. Keating...
Jeannette (Francoeur) Roy
Dec 22, 2016
Jeannette (Francoeur) Roy, 89, of Tiverton, wife of late Andre A Roy, entered into rest Thursday, December 22, 2016 She retired from Stop & Shop in Fall River. She also worked at Grant's Department Store, Edgars Department Store, Duffy's Drug Store in Tiverton, and Midland Print in Fall River. She was a member of the St....
Lisa (Gamache) Oliver
Dec 22, 2016
Lisa (Gamache) Oliver, 58, of Plymouth, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016. She loved spending time in Maine with her family. Lisa enjoyed her cats, Bob and Marley. One of her favorite hobbies was making jewelry. She leaves behind five children, Anthony Shetler of Taunton, MA, Leah Shetler of Plymouth, MA, Heidi Oliver of...
Georgiana "Georgie" Lafleur
Dec 22, 2016
Georgiana (Furtado) LaFleur, 96, of Tiverton, RI entered into rest on December 22, 2016, surrounded by family. She was the wife of 48 years to the late Arthur LaFleur. Born in Fall River, MA, Georgiana was the daughter of the late Joao and Maria (Santos) Furtado. She worked in the garment industry until retirement and was...
Steven Desrosiers
Dec 22, 2016
Steven Desrosiers, 60, of Fall River, husband of Jeannine (Trial) Desrosiers, passed away unexpectedly at Newport Hospital on Thursday, December 22, 2016. He was employed by the Naval Station, Newport, RI as a fork lift operator and a disposable specialist. He had previously been employed by Elbe File and Binder Company and Quaker Manufacturing, Fall River....
Jane Holleran Irwin
Dec 21, 2016
Jane (Themuda) Holleran Irwin, 74, of Fall River, a retired claims adjuster with Travelers Insurance, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. She leaves 3 children, James Holleran III and Kathleen Holleran, both of Fall River and Timothy Holleran of N. Dartmouth; a sister, Robin Nickerson of Swansea, former husband, James Holleran, Jr. of Fall River, several...
Janice (Borden) Buffington
Dec 21, 2016
Janice F. (Borden) Buffington, of Somerset, widow of Roger B. Buffington, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Active in local cultural organizations, she was a Charter Director and president of the Greater Fall River Art Assn., charter member and Director of Arts Unlimited and Director of the former Fall River Arts Council. She was Director of the...
Kathryn Barbara Bessette
Dec 20, 2016
Kathryn Barbara (Palmer) Bessette, 89, of Fall River, wife of 60 years to the late George H. Bessette passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. In 1947 she began her employment as a bacteriologist for the City of Fall River. Barbara loved to have fun and could be found boating throughout MA and RI, skiing and snowmobiling...
David R. Luz
Dec 20, 2016
David R. Luz, 51, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. He was the loving son of David C. Luz, Jr. and Carol A. (Barselou) Luz and grandson of Marianna (Farias) Luz, all of Fall River. David was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1983. He then enlisted in...
Lucille F. (Roy) Benoit
Dec 20, 2016
Lucille F. (Roy) Benoit, of Fall River, wife of Ernest J. "Ernie" Benoit, entered into rest Tuesday, December 20, 2016. A homemaker, she was also employed by the former Bradlees Department Stores. Besides her husband of 59 years, she leaves four children, Cecile Tessier and her husband William of Somerset, Ernest Benoit, Jr. of Webster, MA,...
Mary I. Niewola
Dec 19, 2016
Mary Niewola, 88, of Fall River, entered into rest Monday, December 19, 2016. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, she was a 40 year employee of Stop & Shop Supermarkets where she worked in the office. Mary will be remembered with love and affection for her spirit, thoughtfulness and generosity. She loved a party and...
Elaine (Lafrance) Soares
Dec 16, 2016
Elaine (LaFrance) Soares, 72, of Milliken Blvd. Fall River, widow of James L. Soares, died Friday, December 16, 2016. She and her husband owned and operated the former Jimmie's Restaurant, Brayton Ave. Elaine was later employed as a teacher's aide at Doran and Kuss public schools. She enjoyed traveling and crocheting, She was a member of...
Antone Ernesto Ferraz
Dec 10, 2016
Antone Ernesto Ferraz, 57, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Ernesto and Angelina (Branco) Ferraz. A loyal union electrican, his life's work involved collecting trinkets and priceless goods; using his skills as a carpenter, and tinkerer to build amazing...
Carrie Anne (Fournier) Potvin
Dec 9, 2016
Carrie Anne (Fournier) Potvin, 59, of Fall River, entered into rest, Friday, December 9, 2016. She leaves, a son, Attorney Kyle G. Potvin of Fall River; sisters, Antoinette Souza and Judith Pimental, both of Fall River and Nancy Pereira of Freetown; her former husband, Gerald Potvin of Fall River; her longtime companion, Albert "Al" Laliberte of...
Lucie (Garant) Moniz
Dec 8, 2016
Lucie (Garant) Moniz, 90, of 170 William St. Fall River, Massachusetts, entered into rest on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Yvonne (Charron) Garant. She leaves four children, Barbara (Yost) Cardoso, Allen Moniz, David Moniz and Bette Barbosa, all of Fall River; 12 grandchildren and...
Robert W. Dupuis
Dec 6, 2016
Robert W. Dupuis, 69, of Fall River, son of the late Wilfred and Rita (Jean) Dupuis, entered into rest Tuesday, December 6, 2016. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was employed by Munro Electrical Supply. He was an avid Red Sox fan and a member of the East End Sportsman's Club. He leaves two...
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