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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
William Medeiros, Jr.
Jan 23, 2015
William Medeiros, Jr., 49, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2015. He was kind, giving and a gentle soul, who will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Survivors include siblings, Carol Giguere (husband Robert), Brenda Hunt, Nancy Medeiros and Michael Medeiros, all of Fall River and Rose Beekley (husband George)...
Stanley F. "Whitey" Rak
Jan 23, 2015
Stanley "Whitey" Rak, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 1/23/15. Stanley was born in Fall River to the late Frank and Louise Rak. He was married to his late beloved "schatz", Maria Auer, for 56 years. Following his 1939 graduation from BMC Durfee High School, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps...
Patricia A. "Pat" (Atkinson) Walkden
Jan 22, 2015
Patricia A. "Pat" (Atkinson) Walkden, 74, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel "Sam" Branco and the late Joseph Walkden, entered into rest Thursday, January 22, 2015. She worked in the garment industry and sang and entertained at Community Connections. She leaves siblings, Ann Gosselin of Wareham, Richard Atkinson and Carol Hyman, both of Fall...
Sarah A. Casper (Leach) Phillips
Jan 22, 2015
CORRECTION Her funeral service will be held MONDAY AFTERNOON, January 26, at 12:30 P.M. Visitation, MONDAY prior to the service from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.. Sarah A. (Leach) Casper Phillips, 88, formerly of Fall River, Portsmouth, RI and Tiverton, wife of the late Ernest Casper and Charles Phillips, died Thursday, January 22, 2015. A graduate...
Victor M. Raposo
Jan 21, 2015
Victor M. Raposo, 79, of County St., Somerset, husband of Luisa C. (Santos) Raposo, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015. A former employee of Priority Finishing, he enjoyed gardening, wine making and watching soccer matches. Besides his wife of 52 years, he leaves daughters, Maria L. Couto and her husband Joseph of Somerset, Saulina Raposo of Fall...
Henry J. Bouchard
Jan 20, 2015
Henry J. Bouchard, 79, of Fall River, a cat lover and former employee of Harry's Diner and several other restaurants, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He leaves siblings, Doris Rodrigues and Gerard Bouchard, both of Fall River, Leo Bouchard, Annette Nuttall, Albert Bouchard and Theresa Richard, all of Tiverton, Rita LaFleur of Swansea, Lucille DeMello of...
Lorraine (Jeffries) Dube
Jan 19, 2015
Lorraine (Jeffries) Dube, 83, of Fall River, wife of the late of Emile Dube, entered into rest Monday, January 19, 2015. She enjoyed spending time with family and walking. She was the mother of Gerard Dube (wife Susan) of Swansea, Marc Dube (wife Dawn) of Somerset, Neil Dube of Fall River and the late Marguerite Marciarelli...
Rev. Denver Lee Stanford, Sr.
Jan 18, 2015
Rev. Denver Lee Stanford, 78, of Fall River, an ordained minister in the United Pentecostal Church International, husband of Janet (Gillet) Lafrance Stanford died Sunday, January 18, 2015. He was the husband of 52 years of the late Netta (Sexton) Stanford.He was born in Portales, New Mexico. The former pastor of the United Pentecostal Church, Wichita,...
Norma L. (Rose) Rousseau
Jan 15, 2015
Norma L. (Rose) Rousseau, 77, of Fall River, widow of Ronald H. Rousseau, died Thursday, January 15, 2015. Prior to retirement, Norma was employed by K-Mart. She was an avid Red Sox fan. Survivors include her late husband's daughter, Diane Farnworth and her husband David and dear friends Arthur and Joan Lafond, all of Tiverton. She...
Jose R. Ponte
Jan 14, 2015
Jose R. Ponte, 56, of Hunter St. Fall River, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Born in Porto Formoso, Sé�o Miguel, the son of Manuel Ponte of Fall River and the late Maria (Carreiro) Ponte, he was a employed by Tillotson Rubber Company. He enjoyed his family, muscle cars and listening to Elvis and Tom Jones. Besides...
Aldor A. Fournier
Jan 14, 2015
Aldor A. Fournier, 74, of Natick, MA formerly of Warren, RI and Fall River, entered into rest Wednesday, January 14, 2015. He was the son of the late Alder Fournier and Leona (Parent) Fournier St.Laurent. He leaves nine children, Lori, Michael, Lori, Christine, Roland, Kelly, Michelle, Kevin and Melisa Fournier; grandchildren; brothers, Roland and Maurice Fournier;...
Mary (Armstrong) Paul
Jan 13, 2015
Mary (Armstrong) Paul, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late Robert E. Paul, entered into rest Tuesday, January 13, 2015. A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, she was employed by the former Gendreau Furniture Co. and Trina, Inc. She was a member of the Women's Club and Choir of the former Saints Peter and...
Evelyn (Coulombe) Fernandes
Jan 9, 2015
Evelyn (Coulombe) Fernandes, 89, of Somerset, wife of the late Lawrence Fernandes, entered into rest Friday, January 9, 2014. A former employee of Korber Hats, she was a member of St. Patrick Parish, Somerset. She was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and enjoyed bingo. She was the mother of Gary Fernandes of Reno, NV,...
Albert P. Camara
Jan 9, 2015
Albert P. Camara, 85, of Fifth St., Fall River, died Friday, January 9, 2015. A former employee of Fall River News Co., he was involved in the circulation and distribution of newspapers, books and magazines for many years. He leaves three sisters, Norma DeSouza, Dolores Silvia and his caregiver, Delta C. Moniz; a sister-in-law, Barbara Camara;...
Ormenzinda "Emma" (Pereira) Cidade
Jan 8, 2015
Ormenzinda "Emma" (Pereira) Cidade, 82, of Fall River, widow of Eduardo V. "Eddie" Cidade, died Thursday, January 8, 2015. Born in Furnas, Sé�o Miguel, Azores, she was employed by Rodman Sportswear, Beacon Garment and A & A Manufacturing. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She was a member of I.L.G.W.U. and the former Our Lady of The...
Paul K. Boissonneau
Jan 4, 2015
Paul K. Boissonneau, 52, of Newport, ?formerly of Tiverton, died Sunday, January 4, 2015. He studied at Bristol Community College and Rhode Island Trade Shop School and was employed by the Westport School Department and Mid City Dodge. He leaves a brother, Robert B. Boissonneau of Newport. He was the son of the late Robert A....
Juliette L. "Julie" (Messier) Faris
Dec 31, 2014
Juliette L. "Julie" (Messier) Faris, 82, of Fall River, wife of Thomas J. Faris, Sr., died Wednesday, December 31, 2014. She was employed by Anderson Little Manufacturing and the Fall River School Department. A former member of the Board of Directors of the Flint Village West Neighborhood Association, she enjoyed trips to the Twin River Casino....
Irene (Pinault) Ouellette
Dec 31, 2014
Irene (Pinault) Ouellette, 91, of Fall River, wife of the late Henry O. Ouellette, entered into rest, Wednesday, December 31, 2014. A devoted homemaker, she was past-president of the Fall River Plumbers Association Auxiliary and a member of the Mothers of Twins Club. She leaves five children, Donald L. Ouellette and his wife Francine of Westport,...
Anna (Shurko) Kirshak
Dec 31, 2014
Anna M. Kirshak, 94, a resident at Cra-Mar Meadows Nursing Home, Cranston RI, formerly of 392 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, RI and of 971 Rodman Street, Fall River, MA, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2014. She was the wife of the late William J. Kirshak. They were married for 55 years. Born in Fall River, Mass,...
Jean Dias De Almeida
Dec 31, 2014
Jean Dias De Almeida,19, of Fall River, formerly of Brazil, died Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Boston, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He attended B. M. C. Durfee High School, Fall River. A Jui Jitsu enthusiast, he attended Best Way Jui Jitsu, Fall River. Survivors include his mother, Fatima (Dias) Almeida...
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