OBITUARY LISTINGS

Aug 2, 2016

Michael R. Firlit, 46, of Swansea, entered into eternal rest and now at peace with his loving mother and father, Tuesday, August 2, 2016. A talented finish carpenter and woodworker, he operated MRF Custom Finish Carpentry. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid baseball player and fan. He leaves his former wife,...

Aug 1, 2016

Joseph D. Dias, Jr., 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Marion (Hunt) Dias, entered into rest Monday, August 1, 2016. He was a Fall River Water Department heavy equipment operator for many years and was a member of the East End Sportsman's Club, Tiverton, the Boy's Club and the Fall River Municipal Employees Association....

Aug 1, 2016

Maria (Pires) Viveiros, 84, of Fall River, a former employee of Darwood Manufacturing, wife of the late Manuel Lima Viveiros, entered into rest Monday, August 1, 2016. She was the mother of Joseph Viveiros of St. Cloud, Florida, Michael Viveiros and his wife Diane of Fall River and the late John "Charlie" Viveiros and also leaves...

Jul 26, 2016

Manuel A. Tavares, 83, of Fall River, husband of Ilda (Rego) Tavares, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Saint Anne's Hospital. Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Tavares Do Porto and Maria Jesus Aguiar. He was employed by Rhode Island Nurseries Inc. He enjoyed fishing and was...

Jul 24, 2016

Patricia "Pat" Theberge, 65, of Fall River, entered into rest Sunday, July 24, 2016. She leaves a daughter, Patricia J. "Patti" Theberge of Fall River; three grandsons, Kayne, Khol and Kaeden Theberge, all of Fall River; siblings, Jo Ann Schappi of California, Andre "Butch" Theberge of Berkley, MA and Beverly Moniz of Tiverton and nieces and...

Jul 21, 2016

Sherrie (Fillion) Rickell, 36, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Saint Luke's Hospital. She was employed as a certified nurse's aide in the nursing home industry. Survivors include a son, Austin Habib of Tiverton, RI, a mother, Linda (Silvia) Fillion of Fall River, two brothers, Thomas James "TJ" Fillion and Robert Bagley...

Jul 20, 2016

Jeannette L. (Gagnon) Paquette, 91, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Laurent Paquette, entered into rest Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of St. Anne Parish and Royal Travelers. An avid reader, she cherished her family and enjoyed baking and playing cards. She...

Jul 19, 2016

Wayne Warren Nichols, 76, of Tiverton, husband of Evelyn May (Bailey) Nichols, died Tuesday, July 19th at home following an illness. He was employed by Metal Works, Tiverton for many years. An elder in the Tiverton Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, he served on the Regional Building Committee. He enjoyed exercising and puzzles. He was a baseball...

Jul 18, 2016

Maria Isabel (Calouro) Amaral, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Antonio Amaral, entered into rest Monday, July 18, 2016. Born in Fenais da Ajuda, Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Dinis Sousa Calouro and Maria Jose (Medeiros) Calouro, she was a member of Christ the Rock Church and a former...

Jul 16, 2016

Andre P. Carrier, 88, of Fall River, husband of the late Yvonne (Madore) Carrier, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was the son of the late Honore and Marie Louise (Berube) Carrier. A member of the BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1945, and an Army veteran of WW II, he was a freelance men's...

Jul 16, 2016

Jul 15, 2016

Jose S. Pacheco, 64, of South Main St. Fall River, died Friday, July 15, 2016 at home after an illness. He was employed by Tabacaria Acoreana Restaurant, South Main St. Fall River, and the Republican Club, North Main St. Fall River. Born in Terceira, Azores on September 13, 1951, he was the son of the late...

Jul 10, 2016

Rosemary (McBride) Morrissette Cornell, 69 of Annandale, NJ, formerly of Fall River died on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Independence Manor, Raritan Township, NJ surrounded by her loving family. Born in Colorado Springs, CO, December 31, 1946, Rosemary had lived in Annandale for the past two years, having formerly lived in St. Augustine, FL, Allamuchy, NJ,...

Jul 8, 2016

Ida M. (Langlois) Delzenero, 89, of Fall River, wife of the late Thomas F. "Tom" Delzenero, entered into rest Friday, July 8, 2016. She and her late husband operated the former Tom's Superette & Package Store, Bay St., Fall River for many years. She enjoyed painting as a hobby, reading, crossword puzzles and bingo. She leaves...

Jul 7, 2016

Luis A. Moura Villot, 46, of Newport, RI, husband of Carmen Iris Burgos, entered into rest Thursday, July 7, 2016. Besides his wife he leaves seven children, Luis Alberto Moura, Jr., Ruth Moura and Jessica, Michael, Mathew, Vanessa and Derek; 26 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter; siblings, Ruth Colon, Roberto Moura, Maria C. Rodriguez and Sonia Zorida Quinones...

Jul 7, 2016

Roger Desrosiers, 83, of Fall River, co-owner of the former H. Desrosiers & Sons Lumber Co., son of the late Horace and Rosalie (Plamondon) Desrosiers and the brother of the late Joseph Norman Desrosiers, entered into rest Thursday, July 7, 2016. Along with his late brother, he operated the family lumber company for many years and...

Jul 6, 2016

Thomas J. DeMenezes, 65, of Fall River, husband of Catherine A. (Redden) DeMenezes, entered into rest Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He enjoyed a long and happy career in construction. Besides his wife of 20 years, he leaves three children, Kyle DeMenezes, and Seth and Shawn Estep, all of Indiana; seven grandchildren, brothers, Edward DeMenezes of New...

Jul 4, 2016

Dominick J. Maxwell, Jr., 80, of Somerset, formerly of Oak St., Fall River, entered into rest Monday, July 4, 2016. He was employed by the Fall River Board of Elections, an election supervisor, a member of the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He served...

Jul 3, 2016

Joshua M. Botelho, 24, of Fall River, son of Maria Albernaz of Fall River and Humberto Botelho, also of Fall River, entered into rest Sunday, July 3, 2016. He enjoyed helping others, working on cars and racing and loved spending time with family and friends. Besides his parents he leaves siblings, Amanda Borges and Jason Botelho...

Jul 3, 2016

Doris J. (Pelletier) Bento, of Fall River, passed away, Sunday, July 3, 2016, at the age of 87, She was the wife of the late Lionel M. "Leo" Bento. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Catherine (Michaud) Pelletier. She was a lifelong resident of Fall River and a communicant...