OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Cynthia  M. Janson

Cynthia M. Janson

May 12, 2015

Cynthia M. (Alves) Janson, 52 of Swansea, wife of Mark G. Janson and daughter of Pauline (Desruisseaux) Alves Barboza of Fall River and the late Charles W. Alves, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Besides her husband of 30 years and mother, she leaves, two children, Ian Janson of Fall River and Jacob Janson of Boston, siblings,...

Kenneth  M. Forand,  Jr.

Kenneth M. Forand, Jr.

May 6, 2015

Kenneth M. Forand, Jr. "Kenny Cable", age 40, of Fall River, died unexpectedly, May 6, 2015. A cable television installer, he enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles and dirt bikes and gardening. He had served in the Army Reserve as a medic. He leaves his parents Kenneth M., Sr. and Denise N. (Levesque) Forand of Swansea; the love...

Alice (Enos)  Cambra

Alice (Enos) Cambra

May 6, 2015

Alice (Enos) Cambra, 88, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, widow of Joseph "Rusty" Cambra, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She worked in the garment industry, retiring from Bristol Knitting Mills. She was the sister of Lillian Enos and John J. Enos, Sr., both of Fall River and the late Evelyn Silvia and the stepmother of...

Claudette (Levesque)  Pisarczyk

Claudette (Levesque) Pisarczyk

May 6, 2015

Claudette (Levesque) Pisarczyk, 72, of Fall River, widow of Milton A. Pisarczyk, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was employed by the Fall River School System. She leaves a daughter, Laurie Arruda and her husband Joseph of Fall River; 3 grandchildren, Jessica Pisarczyk (fiancée Loretta Mendes) of Fall River, Bethany Arruda (Scott O'Brian) of New Bedford...

Madeleine R. St. (Latessa)  Pierre

Madeleine R. St. (Latessa) Pierre

May 6, 2015

Madeleine R. (Latessa) St. Pierre, 89, of Fall River, entered into rest on May 6, 2015. She was the widow of Roland L. St. Pierre; and the daughter of the late John S. and Marie Louise (Bessette) Latessa. She was the mother of Mrs. Rita (Gilles) Canuel; grandmother of Michael (Stephanie) Canuel and future great-grandson, and...

Robert  A. Doige

Robert A. Doige

May 5, 2015

Robert A. Doige, 70, of Fall River, son of the late Albert and Cecile (Beauparlant) Doige, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015. He leaves two sisters, Jean I. Perry of Boise, Idaho and Ann M. Rocha-Nazarchyk of Fairhaven, MA and nieces and nephews. Private funeral arrangements entrusted to AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

Paul  R. Lavigne

Paul R. Lavigne

May 5, 2015

Paul R. Lavigne, 71, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, husband of Elizabeth-Ann (Machado) Lavigne, and son of the late Gerard and Loretta (Larrivee) Lavigne, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015. An educator, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from UMass Dartmouth, formerly SMU and taught in the Fall River School System for 39 years. He...

Rian  L. Gardullo

Rian L. Gardullo

May 5, 2015

Rian L. Gardullo, 26, of Fall River died Tuesday, May 5, 2015. He was the beloved son of Tammy Gardullo Kreiner of Fall River and the late Timothy Power, and the father of Jameson Silva. A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational High School, he studied at Bristol Community College and was employed by People, Inc. A...

Vivian  C. (Hamel)  Rebello

Vivian C. (Hamel) Rebello

May 5, 2015

Vivian C. (Hamel) Rebello, 75 of Swansea, wife of Louis M. Rebello and mother of the late Robyn Rebello, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015, following a courageous, ten year battle with Cancers of the Larynx, Breasts and Lungs. She and her husband were co-founders of Louie & Ted's Blacktop. Besides her husband of 54 years, she...

Aaron  A Almeida

Aaron A Almeida

May 4, 2015

Aaron A. Almeida, 55, of Fall River, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at his home following an illness. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Antone and Edith (Martins) Almeida. He was employed in the construction industry. He had served in the Navy. Survivors include a son, Evan P. Almeida of Westport,...

Theresa  L Lagasse

Theresa L Lagasse

Apr 27, 2015

Theresa L. (Berube) Lagasse, 71, of Fall River, Massachusetts, formerly of Coventry, Rhode Island, widow of Richard "Brown" Lagasse, died Monday, April 27, 2015. She was a former employee of Bristol Knitting Mills, Lamport Manufacturing, Rustler's Steak House and Swarovski Jewelry, Cranston, RI and a cat lover. She leaves a son, Richard A. Lagasse and his...

Rita  L. (Barros)  Amaral

Rita L. (Barros) Amaral

Apr 26, 2015

Rita L. (Barros) Amaral, 81, of Somerset, died Sunday, April 26, 2015. She leaves three children, Allan Amaral and his wife Gail of Westport and Debra Amaral-Bridge and her husband Paul and Jeffrey Amaral and his wife Lara, all of Somerset; grandchildren, Joshua Amaral (Beth), Jay Amaral (Katie), and Adam, Owen and Evan Amaral; and great-grandchildren,...

John  Marshall Burns

John Marshall Burns

Apr 19, 2015

John Marshall Burns "The Old Saw Man", 95, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, husband of Ann Marie (Fernandes) Burns and husband of the late Eva A. (Jacobs) Burns, died Sunday, April 19, 2015. For 80 years he operated Burns Tools, Fall River, founded by his late father and continued by his sons. He was a...

Edward  F. Ormerod

Edward F. Ormerod

Apr 19, 2015

Edward F. Ormerod, 85, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Claire (Levesque) Ormerod, died Sunday, April 19, 2015. A former employee of Frito-Lay and an Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Tiverton and the Corky Row Club. He leaves four children, Deborah...

Alberto  T. Demelo

Alberto T. Demelo

Apr 19, 2015

Alberto T. deMelo, 83, of Brayton Ave., Fall River, husband of the late Idalina (Pacheco) deMelo and father of the late John A. DeMello, died Sunday, April 19, 2015. A well known painting and paperhanging contractor, he was a Sergeant in the Portuguese Army Military Band and was a member of the Our Lady of Light...

William  "Billy" Pizio

William "Billy" Pizio

Apr 18, 2015

William "Billy" Pizio, 74, formerly of Tiverton, died Saturday, April 18, 2015. He attended the James L. Maher Center. He was predeceased by his brother George Pizio who was his caregiver and his parents, William and Gertrude (Lake) Pizio and leaves aunts, uncles and cousins. His funeral service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m....

Manuel  S. Machado

Manuel S. Machado

Apr 14, 2015

Manuel S. Machado, 77, of Westport, husband of Lucille "Lucy" (Andrade) Machado, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015. He co-owned and operated Machado Construction, East Providence, for 35 years. He was a member of USA Dance, MASSabda, Chapter 3002, and Carousel Ballroom Dancers, performing monthly at nursing homes and retirement centers. He was a Deacon and Choir...

Michelle (Rose)  Myers

Michelle (Rose) Myers

Apr 13, 2015

Michelle Jean (Rose) Myers, 44, of Rockland St., Fall River, daughter of the late William and Bernadette E. (Arruda) Rose died Monday, April 13, 2015. A travel agent, she loved people, animals, reading and traveling. She leaves her siblings, Cheryl Pelland of Fall River, Carol Rogers of New Hampshire, Cynthia Mahoney, William A. Rose and Theresa...

Yvette (Coulombe)  Arruda

Yvette (Coulombe) Arruda

Apr 12, 2015

Yvette (Coulombe) Arruda, 84, of Fall River, wife of 59 years of Alfred Arruda, died Sunday, April 12, 2015. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was the mother of Allan Arruda (wife Dawn), Michael Arruda (wife Dolores), Madeleine Durette (husband Marc) and Christine Arruda; the grandmother of Jason, Mellanee,...

Frank A. "Hank" Dapaola

Frank A. "Hank" Dapaola

Apr 11, 2015

Frank A. "Hank" DePaola, 99, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Elizabeth (Melia) DePaola, died Saturday, April 11, 2015. A Navy veteran of WW II, he was employed by the US Postal Service for many years and worked on the Fall River Line in his younger days. He was a member of the St....

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