OBITUARY LISTINGS

Apr 13, 2024

Nola Mae (Hawkins) Coleman, 80, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Born in Shaw, Mississippi, she was the eldest daughter of the late Andrew Hawkins, Sr. and Mary Louise (Givens) Hawkins.  She was an advocate for learning and became the Director/Founder of the Head Start Program in Shaw, Mississippi. Nola attended the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to study...

Apr 12, 2024

Shirley M. Martin, 88, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Friday, April 12, 2024. She was the lifetime companion of the late Germaine R. “Mems” Poulin for 30 years.

Shirley was employed at the Y.M.C.A. Fall River for 25 years, retiring in 2000. She enjoyed walks, animals, reading, traveling, shopping and dinner with friends.  Shirley adored...

Apr 11, 2024

Laurie Ann (Smith) Paquette, 55, of Tiverton RI, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 11, 2024.

She was the wife of Roger M. Paquette. Together, they shared 34 years of marriage.

Born in Pawtucket, RI she was the daughter of Robert Smith of Ocala, Florida and the late Marjorie Anne Smith.

Laurie liked to...

Apr 9, 2024

Major Paul R. Couturier, US Army, Ret., 61, formerly of Fall River and N.Attleboro, passed away on Tuesday, April, 9, 2024.

Paul was raised in Fall River and was a graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School and Southern Massachusetts University, Class of 1987, earning a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology.

He served in...

Apr 8, 2024

Maria C. (Medeiros Branco) Cabral, 67, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was the wife of Fernando Cabral for 48 years.

Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Farias Branco and Maria (Conceicao) Medeiros Branco.

Maria was a kind-hearted person. She loved her...

Apr 5, 2024

Gregory R. “Greg” Belisle, 85, of Tiverton, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Almeida) Belisle.

Gregory graduated from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, served in the U.S. Army, and owned Greg’s Shoe Repair in Fall River.  He was an avid cyclist and member of the Narragansett Bay...

Apr 5, 2024

Omer A. Thibault, 88, of Somerset, husband of the late Cecile (Bienvenue) Thibault for 60 years, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024.

He was a commercial fisherman, a distributor for Arnold Bread, and employed by Horner Millwork.

Omer was an avid bowler, loved to travel and was a member of St. Anne Fraternity.

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Apr 2, 2024

Joanne (Simonetti) Potvin, 91, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Henry P. Potvin.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Joanne was the daughter of Alfred and Evelyn (Casey) Simonetti.

Joanne (grandma Jo) worked in the office at Lightolier in Fall River for...

Apr 2, 2024

Joan Waterman Black, 66, of Fall River, passed Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Boston.

A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she leaves behind daughters, Haley-Jean McManus (husband, Dr. Neil P. McManus) and Meghan Black; four grandchildren, Teagan, Pearl, Liam, and Rock; her fiancé, Atty. John P. Francoeur; sister, Maryann Burns and two nephews, Paul Forcina and...

Mar 31, 2024

Helen L. (Silvia) Flannery, 87, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Fayette Hawk.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Helen was the daughter of the late John L. and Olive L. (Ferry) Silvia.

Helen worked at Paul A. Dever Taunton...

Mar 30, 2024

Joseph A. Gagne, 79, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was the husband of Carol L. (McKinney) Gagne for 57 years.

Born in Fall River on 01/23/45, he was the son of the late Joseph N. and Rita V. (Pelletier) Gagne.

Joseph worked as a charter bus driver for 53 years;...

Mar 29, 2024

Richard E. Berube, Sr., 82, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. He was the husband of the late Joan (Valentino) Berube.

He worked for Pickwick international in Somerset, for many years after they closed in the 80s he went on to be a salesman for Drummond American.

He was...

Mar 28, 2024

Jose E. DaCosta, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

He was the husband of Berta (Rego) Costa for the past 53 years.

A retired casket maker, he was employed by New England Casket Company.  Born in São Miguel Island, Portugal, he was the son of the late Jose Costa and...

Mar 24, 2024

Ronald Moreira, 74, of Tiverton, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was the husband of Gail. L. (Manchester) Moreira for 52 years.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel and Irene (Massey) Moreira.

Ronald retired from the Auto Center in Middletown, where he worked as a Parts Manager...

Mar 22, 2024

Myrene P.  Elbert, age 82 of Tiverton, RI passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

She was born on May 17, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Gwendolyn (Foley)  and Paul McArdle. She was married to Donald G. Elbert Jr at Chapel by the Sea in Newport RI....

Mar 21, 2024

Harmony Desire Cabral, 44, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 after a brief illness, surrounded by her family and friends.

Harmony was born a brave, fearless, and beautiful baby who quickly grew into all of that passion. She held strong in what she believed in throughout her life. She touched the lives of her...

Mar 20, 2024

Geoffrey F. Lanigan, Jr., 79, of Tiverton, formerly of the Boston area, passed away March 20, 2024.

He was the husband of Barbara (Couture) Lanigan of Fall River and the former husband of Patricia (Scott) Lanigan.

Geoffrey was the owner and operator of J & J Linen Service, Fall River.

Geoffrey...

Mar 20, 2024

Richard D. Holleran Lavoie, 57, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Richard was the son of the late Dorothy (Holleran) Lavoie and Nelson Lavoie.

Richard was employed by Quest Diagnostics as a medical transporter/handler.  He was a graduate of Durfee High School, Bristol Community College and...

Mar 18, 2024

Carl H. Bryant of Fall River Massachusetts passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 18, 2024 at the age of 82. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Theresa L. (Medeiros) Bryant, his nine children Brenda Bryant, Barbara O’Leary, Carl E. Bryant, Christine Bryant-Simas (spouse Serafim Simas), Michael Bryant (spouse Sally Bryant), Anne-Marie Bryant,...

Mar 17, 2024

Lawrence J. "Larry" Silva, 87, of Tiverton, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024.  He was the husband of his beloved wife Hilda (Costa) Silva.

Besides his wife of 67 years, survived by his two children, Debra M. Assad (husband David) and Gregory G. Silva (wife Karen);

He was the father of the late Kendil “Diane...