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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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Felizmina Oliveira Medeiros
Jan 26, 2016
Felizmina Oliveira Medeiros, 70, of Fall River, entered into rest Tuesday, January 26, 2016. A devoted homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, shopping and traveling. She leaves three children, Felisberto Medeiros and his fiancée Kelly Carter of Raynham, Flora Medeiros and her husband Eusebio Oliveira of Brockton and Fred Medeiros of Plymouth; a grandson, Andrew Medeiros; a...
Jeanne (Brisson) Lafrance
Jan 26, 2016
Jeanne (Brisson) LaFrance, 85, of Sawdy Pond, Fall River, wife of the late Navy Commander, Philip H. LaFrance, entered into rest Tuesday, January 26, 2016. A former Tap Dance Director for Seniors at Ameri-Cana Resorts, Florida, Ballroom Dance Teacher and Girl Scout leader. She was an avid reader and stained glass artist, who enjoyed gardening, swimming,...
Thomas M. "Ziggy" Szelag
Jan 25, 2016
Thomas M. "Ziggy" Szelag, 46, of Fall River, entered into rest Monday, January 25, 2016. He was employed at the Brayton Point Power Station, Somerset, was a canine and nature lover, enjoyed fishing and was an avid Red Sox, Bruins and Patriot fan. He was the son of Joan M. (Hunt) Szelag of Fall River and...
Kenneth "Ken" Mello
Jan 23, 2016
Kenneth "Ken" Mello, 79, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, husband of Irene (Thibault) Dube Mello, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016. He served in the Army and was employed by NUSC Security System, Newport, retiring in 1996. He was an enthusiastic fan of all sports, especially the Red Sox and Patriots. An avid bowler of...
Yvonne (Caya) Lavoie
Jan 23, 2016
Yvonne (Caya) Lavoie, 104, of Thousand Oaks, California, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Charles Emile Lavoie, entered into rest Saturday, January 23, 2016. She leaves a son, Donald C. LaVoie and his wife Cecile (Michaud) Lavoie of Thousand Oaks; three grandchildren, Denise Lavoie Williams, Connie Lavoie Peters and Michael D. Lavoie; ten great-grandchildren,...
Catherine J. Bagley
Jan 22, 2016
Catherine J. Bagley, 59, of Fall River, entered into rest Friday, January 22, 2016. An employee of Travelers Insurance Co., Fall River, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She leaves a brother, Robert E. Bagley, Sr. of Fall River; an aunt, Florence Lomas of Somerset; a nephew, Robert E. Bagley, Jr. who was like...
Gerald A. "Jerry" Simard
Jan 17, 2016
Gerald A. "Jerry" Simard, 77, of Somerset, formerly of Tiverton, loving husband of Marilyn (Carrington) Simard, entered into rest Sunday, January 17, 2016. He was also the husband of the late Jacqueline (Costa) Simard and the former husband of Patricia (Calnan) Simard of Tiverton. He served in the Army and the Massachusetts Army National Guard during...
Laurence M. "Neil" Tozier, Jr.
Jan 15, 2016
Laurence M. "Neil" Tozier, Jr., 64, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Natick, MA, husband of Martha J. (Gendreau) Tozier, entered into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, January 15, 2016. An Electrical Engineer, he was a graduate of Lowell Technological Institute and Northeastern University. An active member of Grace Gospel Church, Somerset, he...
Ethel L. Delisle (Bouthillier) Mitchell
Jan 14, 2016
Ethel L. (Bouthillier) Delisle Mitchell, RN, 98, of Tiverton, wife of the late Bertrand A. Delisle and the late William J. Mitchell, entered into rest Thursday, January 14, 2016. A graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing, she was employed by Union Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital. She leaves two children, Louise Munroe and her...
Lorraine D. Costa (Arruda) Cabral
Jan 12, 2016
Lorraine D. (Arruda) Costa Cabral, 82, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel Cabral, entered into rest Tuesday, January 12, 2016. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, she was employed by Kim & Jim Manufacturing. She leaves three children, Steven Costa and his wife Patricia of Picayune, Mississippi, Cindy Cleary and her husband Joseph of...
Kenneth "Jersey Red" Ford
Jan 10, 2016
Kenneth "Jersey Red" Ford, 74, of Fall River, husband of Nancy A. (Oliveira) Ford, entered into rest Sunday, January 10, 2016. A chef, he was Food Service Supervisor at the Fall River Nursing Home, then Culinary Arts Instructor at Durfee High School. He served in the Air Force and was a member of the American Legion....
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