OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Carlton P. "Carl" Perry

Carlton P. "Carl" Perry

Dec 5, 2016

Carlton P. "Carl" Perry, 73, a native of Fall River, died peacefully surrounded by his family Monday, December 5, 2016, at Saint Anne's Hospital, after a short illness. Carl was a Red Sox and Patriots fan who never missed a game! He was the brother of the late Nancy Pelletier, beloved uncle of Lisa M. O'Brien...

Arlene  R. (Peloquin)  Lafrance

Arlene R. (Peloquin) Lafrance

Dec 5, 2016

Arlene R. (Peloquin) LaFrance, 87, of Fall River, wife of the late David L. LaFrance, died Monday, December 5, 2016. A devoted wife and mother, she was able to live in her own home until the age of 86. She enjoyed ceramics, knitting, crocheting, sewing, gardening and making her own clothing. She leaves 3 sons, Kevin...

Normand  E. Petit

Normand E. Petit

Dec 4, 2016

Normand E. Petit, 88, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, husband of Laurette (Beaudry) Petit, entered into rest Sunday, December 4, 2016. He graduated from Assumption Preparatory School in 1946 and Bryant College in 1949 and was Administrative Officer of the US Navy Commissary Store Division, Newport, RI retiring in 1989 after 34 years of service....

Dolores (Camara)  Silvia

Dolores (Camara) Silvia

Dec 3, 2016

Dolores (Camara) Silvia, 85, of Westport, wife of the late Dennis Silvia, entered into rest Saturday, December 3, 2016. She was employed by Fall River Clothing Manufacturing, Inc., South Bay Coat Company and Madeira Twin Fashions. She leaves a son, Dennis Silvia and his wife Nancy of Westport; a granddaughter, Cassidy Silvia; sisters, Norma DeSouza and...

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...

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,...

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...

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...