OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Theresa A. "Terry" (Trudeau)  Atkinson

Theresa A. "Terry" (Trudeau) Atkinson

Feb 24, 2016

Theresa A. "Terry" (Trudeau) Atkinson, 69, of Fall River, wife of Richard Atkinson, Jr., entered into rest Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Besides her husband of 30 years, she leaves, a daughter, Lisa Marois of Connecticut and her daughter Mekenzie Marois; siblings, Jean Ruff (husband Charles) of San Antonio, TX, Norman Trudeau of Swansea and Barbara Trudeau,...

George  E. Thompson

George E. Thompson

Feb 22, 2016

George E. Thompson, 53, of Fall River, Massachusetts, died Tuesday, February 22, 2016. He was a talk show host for SNAFU Radio and a former chef. He enjoyed singing Karaoke. He leaves his mother, Patricia (Flanagan) Thompson, of Long Beach, California; a son, Randy A. Thompson, of Enoree, South Carolina, two sisters, Deborah Ford Mandel McNamara...

Maria Lurdes Tavares) (Costa)  Melo

Maria Lurdes Tavares) (Costa) Melo

Feb 20, 2016

Maria Lurdes (Costa Tavares) Melo, 63, of Fall River, wife of the late Jorge Melo, entered into rest Saturday, February 20, 2016. She worked in the garment industry. She leaves three sons, Nelson Melo and his wife Jodi-Ann of Somerset, Arnaldo Melo and his wife Liliana and Luis Melo, all of Fall River; grandchildren, Brady, Abbey,...

Murielle  G. (Desmarais)  Michaud

Murielle G. (Desmarais) Michaud

Feb 19, 2016

Murielle G. (Desmarais) Michaud, 83, of Somerset, wife of the late Rene A. Michaud and daughter of the late Kilda and Germaine (Jobin) Desmarais, entered into rest Friday, February 19, 2016. A graduate of Bridgewater State College and Boston University, she served the School Departments of Barrington and Warwick, Rhode Island as a teacher consultant. She...

Theresa  J. (Lafontaine)  Cahill

Theresa J. (Lafontaine) Cahill

Feb 16, 2016

Theresa J. "Terry" (Lafontaine) Cahill, 86, of Fall River, wife of the late Daniel J. "Red" Cahill, entered into rest Tuesday, February 16, 2016. A certified nursing assistant, she was employed by Crawford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She served in the Citizens for Citizens Foster Grandparent Program at the Wixon School and Viveiros School. She...

Doria  "Dot" (Boulay)  Dugal

Doria "Dot" (Boulay) Dugal

Feb 15, 2016

Doria "Dot" (Boulay) Dugal, 97, of Fall River, wife of the late Maurille A. Dugal, entered into rest Monday, February 15, 2016. A floor lady in the garment industry for many years, she was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of the former Notre Dame Parish and the St. Mary Cathedral Parish Senior...

David  M. Raposo

David M. Raposo

Feb 14, 2016

David M. Raposo, 71, of Fall River, a former employee of Hasbro Toy Co. and a member of the Kingdom Hall Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, Warren, RI, died Sunday, February 14, 2016. He leaves siblings, Sara Ferreira and John R. Melo, both of Fall River and many nieces and nephews. He was the son of the...

Daniel Ferreira,  Sr.

Daniel Ferreira, Sr.

Feb 12, 2016

Daniel Ferreira, Sr., 59, of Fall River, a Mechanic and Construction Worker, died Friday, February 12, 2016, at St. Anne's Hospital. He served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. Survivors include his mother, Serphina (Amaral) Ferriera Moniz of Fall River; three children, Daniel Ferreira, Jr. of Fall River, MA, Ashley-Maegan Ferreira of Warren, RI and Crystal...

Scott A. "Scottie" Szczupak

Scott A. "Scottie" Szczupak

Feb 12, 2016

Scott A. "Scottie" Szczupak, 54, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, husband of Adriana (Moura) Szczupak and son of Ellen (Cook) Szczupak of Tiverton and the late Edwin Szczupak, entered into rest Friday, February 12, 2016. A graduate of Tiverton High School, Class of 1979 and Blake Computer Programming Institute, he owned and operated S &...

Bertha (Ramos)  Rezendes

Bertha (Ramos) Rezendes

Feb 6, 2016

Bertha (Ramos) Rezendes, 87, wife of the late Lawrence Rezendes, entered into rest Saturday, February 6, 2016 . A native of Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Mercedes (Costa) Ramos. She was a hairdresser in Fall River for many years and was also an instructor at the former Fall River, New...

James  P. Stanton

James P. Stanton

Feb 6, 2016

James P. Stanton, 75, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, entered into rest Saturday, February 6, 2016. His survivors include, a sister, Christine Ayash of Swansea and nieces and nephews including Kerri Ayash of Swansea and his lifelong friend, John Perry. He was the son of the late...

Richard Cyr

Richard Cyr

Feb 6, 2016

Richard Cyr, 86, of Fall River, husband of Evelyn (Cipollini) Cyr, entered into rest Saturday, February 6, 2016. A retired automobile mechanic, he enjoyed sailing and motorcycling. Besides his wife of 61 years, he leaves two daughters, Nancy Frank and Priscilla Rebello; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Louis A. Cyr and Pauline Sevigny and several nieces...

Adelard Joseph "Red" Giasson

Adelard Joseph "Red" Giasson

Feb 5, 2016

Adelard "Red" Joseph Giasson, Jr., 77, a resident of O'Brien Apartments, 34 Whipple St. Fall River, Massachusetts, entered into rest on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Saint Anne Hospital. He owned and operated Red's Shoe Shine, Fall River for many years. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. Survivors include three children, Karen-Ann Giasson, of Biddeford,...

Emile Pelletier

Emile Pelletier

Feb 5, 2016

Emile Pelletier, 68, of Fall River, son of the late Rose (Latour), Pelletier-St.Pierre and the late Aquila Pelletier, died Friday, February 5, 2016. Emile was a veteran and a teacher. After graduating from SMU he joined the Peace Corps and taught English as a Second Language in Africa, and later in Saudi Arabia, Japan and Thailand....

Joseph  A. Mailloux,  Jr.

Joseph A. Mailloux, Jr.

Feb 4, 2016

Joseph A. Mailloux, Jr., 61, of 420 Quequechan St. Fall River, a former employee of Deknatel, Inc., , died Thursday, February 4, 2016, after a long illness. He leaves a son, Scott Mailloux; siblings, Frederick, Thomas and Ronald Perry and Arlene Turgeon; and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Joseph Mailloux,...

Paul  L. Paquette

Paul L. Paquette

Feb 1, 2016

DATE AND TIME CHANGE DUE TO SNOWSTORM: Following cremation, his memorial service will NOT be held Monday AND WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY at 11:00 a.m. at Redemption Fellowship, 385 Pleasant St. Fall River. Sgt. Paul L. Paquette, Massachusetts Army National Guard, Ret., 69, of Somerset, husband of the late Theresa (Goulet) Paquette, died Monday, February 1,...

Edward Davis,  Jr.

Edward Davis, Jr.

Jan 31, 2016

Edward Davis Jr. Passed away peacefully on January 31, 2016 at the age of 85 . He was married for 64 years to his beloved wife Wilda (Bazinet) Davis. Born on 2/10/1930, in Detroit, Michigan he was the son of the late Edward Davis Sr. and Agnes (Leary) Davis. He leaves behind a daughter Cynthia Nickerson...

Rose  M. (Ortiz)  Houde

Rose M. (Ortiz) Houde

Jan 31, 2016

Rose M. (Ortiz) Houde, 94, of Fall River, wife of the late Joseph Raymond Houde, entered into rest Sunday, January 31, 2016. She was employed by the former Auerbach Robe Co. for many years. She was the mother of Lucille Kirker, Marie Kaufman (late husband Leroy) and the late Joseph Houde (late wife Eileen); the grandmother...

Dolores  "Del" (Furtado)  Lafontaine

Dolores "Del" (Furtado) Lafontaine

Jan 28, 2016

Dolores "Del" (Furtado) Lafontaine, 79, of Fall River, wife of the late Julien A. "Frenchy" Lafontaine, entered into rest Thursday, January 28, 2016. A retired garment industry supervisor, she was employed by Tioga Sportswear and Franconia Sportswear. She leaves a daughter, Donna Cook and her husband Jesse Cook, Jr. and grandchildren, Nicole Cook and Jesse Cook,...

Inez Furtado

Inez Furtado

Jan 27, 2016

UPDATED OBITUARY WITH CHANGE IN SERVICE LOCATION Inez Furtado, 87, formerly of Shove St., Tiverton, a retired garment worker and avid reader, entered into rest Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She leaves a brother, John Furtado of Tiverton and many nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late John B. and Mary Helen (Correia) Furtado...

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