OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Reginald  A. Gauthier

Reginald A. Gauthier

Feb 4, 2015

Reginald A. Gauthier, RPh., 97, of Osborn St., Fall River, a Saint Anne's Hospital Pharmacist for 31 years, husband of the late Pauline R. (Normandeau) Gauthier, RN, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015. An Army Air Forces veteran of WW II, Technical Sergeant Gauthier was the recipient of numerous decorations including The Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak...

George  A. Daignault

George A. Daignault

Feb 3, 2015

George A. Daignault, age 78, passed away February 3, 2015 at his home in Orlando, Florida, with his wife and children at his side. For fifty-eight years, he was the beloved husband of Annette (Bienvenue) Daignault, and son of the late Hermilias and Bertha Daignault of Westport, brother of the late Rita Daignault Dube, and the...

William  E. Stanton

William E. Stanton

Feb 2, 2015

William E. Stanton, 77, of Fall River, husband of Diane E. (McNerney) Stanton, entered into rest Monday, February 2, 2015. He was employed by the former Edgar's Ambulance Service, Fall River Ambulance and Paul Cantin's National Automotive and was a Charlton Memorial Hospital Surgical Technician. Besides his wife of forty years, he leaves three children, Keelin...

Adele G. Dussault (Bois)  Hooper

Adele G. Dussault (Bois) Hooper

Jan 30, 2015

Adele G. (Bois) Dussault Hooper died on January 30, 2015 in Providence, RI after a brief illness. Adele, born on October 1, 1920 in Bridgewater, MA was 94 years old and the daughter of the late Theodore Bois and Mary Louise (Chassey) Bois. She was a 1939 graduate of Bridgewater High School. She moved to Fall...

Rose  M. Higson

Rose M. Higson

Jan 26, 2015

Rose M. Higson, 61, of Fall River, entered into rest Monday, January 26, 2015. She enjoyed camping, fishing, watching football and playing cards. She leaves a son, William Higson and his wife Tanja of West Greenwich, RI; grandchildren, William and Savannah Higson; siblings, Marilyn Amaral, Evelyn Teixeira, Frank Souza and Joseph Souza, all of Fall River,...

Theresa M. "Tess" (Asselin)  Hamel

Theresa M. "Tess" (Asselin) Hamel

Jan 25, 2015

Theresa M. "Tess" (Asselin) Hamel, 90, of Borden Place East, Fall River, a former employee of Darwood Manufacturing and Belle Garment, wife of the late Frank X. Hamel, entered into rest Sunday, January 25, 2015. The daughter of the late Arthur and Atala "Tillie" (Samson) Asselin and the sister of the late Normand Asselin, Vincent J....

Everett Martin

Everett Martin

Jan 25, 2015

Everett Martin, age 85, of Fall River passed away on January 25, 2015 in New Bedford after battling Alzheimer's Disease. He was the husband of Annette (Vaillancourt) for 62 years, and the son of the late Jesse and Mary (Pevide) Martin. During the Korean War, Everett served in the Marine Corps Reserve. He was a cutter...

Alfredo Jacome

Alfredo Jacome

Jan 24, 2015

Alfredo Jacome, 73, of Cambridge St., Fall River, a retired self employed carpenter, husband of Clementina (Almeida) Jacome, entered into rest, Saturday, January 24, 2015. Born in Freguesia de Sé�o Roque, Sé�o Miguel, Azores, he emigrated to the United States in 1969. Besides his wife of 49 years, he leaves a son, Val Almeida Jacome of...

William Medeiros,  Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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