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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Lela Mae (Holbrook) Turner
Oct 12, 2014
Lela (Holbrook) Turner, 90 of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, widow of Richard Turner, died Sunday, October 12, 2014. She was the mother of Mary Ann Rochester, Larry Turner and Betty Lee Desmarais (husband Robert), all of Fall River, William Turner of East Taunton, Jean Barbosa (husband Mario) of Swansea and the late Emily Mello; the...
Raymond C. Bardan
Oct 12, 2014
Raymond C. Bardan, 66, of Fall River, husband of the late Joan (Kemp) Bardan, died Sunday, October 12, 2014. A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he was glazier, employed by Massey's Plate Glass and Aluminum, Branford, CT. He was a paintball player. He leaves five children, Cheryl Kemp of Fall River, Dennis Bardan (wife Sara)...
Yvette L. (Banville) Boulay
Oct 10, 2014
Yvette L. (Banville) Boulay, 97, of Fall River, widow of Raymond J. Boulay, died Friday, October 10, 2014. A graduate of Dominican Academy, she was employed at the Newport Naval Base, Boston Naval Shipyard and the Army Base, Boston. A former Charlton Memorial Hospital volunteer and member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of St....
Karen A. (Ferreira) Cardoza
Oct 8, 2014
Karen A. (Ferreira) Cardoza, 51, of Fall River, a former employee of Charlton Memorial Hospital, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014. She was an organ donor. She loved the beach, especially Cape Cod and particularly Provincetown and enjoyed spending time with her family and shopping. She was the daughter of Janice M. (Seaman) Ferreira of Westport and...
James E. Blakey
Oct 7, 2014
James E. Blakey, 52, of Fall River, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014. A hardworking and loving father, he was a member of Iron Workers Local 37, East Providence. An avid Raiders football fan, he also loved playing golf. He leaves three children, Heather, Jason and Stephanie Blakey; grandchildren, Nina and Brandon Blakey; siblings, Kenneth Blakey, Sr....
John F. "Jack" Harrington
Oct 4, 2014
John Francis "Jack" Harrington, 87, of Fall River, died Saturday at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He leaves his loving companion of 32 years Jeanne Dumont and her three children, Michelle Vezina of Fall River, Cheryl Dumont of Providence, and Mark Dumont of Fall River, who, with their spouses and families, were a major...
Mary (Correira) Carvalho
Oct 3, 2014
Mary (Correira) Carvalho, 90, of King Road, Tiverton, widow of John Carvalho, died Friday, October 3, 2014. "She was a beautiful soul who only knew how to love and we are thankful she was ours". She was the mother of Marilyn Soares (late husband John), William Carvalho (wife Maria) and Nancy Neronha (husband Benjamin), all of...
Eleanor (Moshkovitz) Jakeman
Oct 3, 2014
Eleanor (Moshkovitz) Jakeman, 76, formerly of Attleboro, a former employee of Gilmore Diamond Tools and Brook Manor Restaurant, widow of Gilbert Jakeman, died peacefully, Friday, October 3, 2014 at Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River. She leaves a son, Scott Jakeman and his wife Dawn of Fall River; a brother, Herb Moshkovitz and his wife Gert of...
William F. Cripps
Oct 2, 2014
William F. Cripps, 62, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, beloved companion of Michaela Allen, died Thursday, Ocotber 2, 2014. A graduate of Boston College, he was employed by Elliott Community Services, New Bedford. Besides his beloved companion he leaves his stepmother, Rosalie (Kaminski) Cripps; uncle Donald and aunt Norma Cripps; cousin Donald Searle; his chosen...
Diane L. Sewell (Platt) Auclair
Sep 29, 2014
Diane L. (Platt) Sewell Auclair, 61, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, widow of Armand R. Auclair, Jr., died Monday, September 29, 2014. A BMC Durfee High School graduate, she was manager of Finish Master, Fall River. She leaves her mother-in-law Mary (Bradbury) Sewell of Fall River; her stepson, Gerald A. "Jerry" Auclair of Newport, RI...
Antonio Martins Dias
Sep 23, 2014
Antonio Martins Dias, 84, of Dwelly St., Fall River, husband of Piedade (Antunes) Dias, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014. A native of Santa Maria do Bouro Amares, Portugal, he was a barber in Portugal and worked in Fall River's textile industry, retiring from Duro Textile Printers. Besides his wife of fifty years, he leaves a daughter,...
Raymond F. Hurley
Sep 23, 2014
Raymond F. Hurley 81, of Sippican Nursing Home in Marion, husband of the late Margaret Hurley of New Bedford, died Tuesday September 23, 2014. A longtime native of New Bedford, MA, he was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Merchant Marine, Navy and Marine Corps as a Corporal officer in the infantry...
Helene Y. (Bernier) Coulombe
Sep 19, 2014
Helene Y. (Bernier) Coulombe, 92, of Fall River, widow of Lucien A. "Lou" Coulombe, died Friday, September 19, 2014. She and her late husband were the original owners of Lou's Bakery, East Main St., Fall River. An avid traveler and card player, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She leaves a son, Gerald Coulombe and his wife...
Jeannette "Jean" (Gladu) Chaunt
Sep 19, 2014
Jeannette "Jean" (Gladu) Chaunt, 76, of Hilton Ave., Somerset, wife of Normand J. Chaunt, died Friday, September 19, 2014. She worked in the garment industry for many years and was employed by Vanson Leather, Fall River and Raytheon Company, Portsmouth. She also taught ceramics and was a member of the National Association of Independent Artists. She...
Nancy (Dixon) Rego
Sep 18, 2014
Nancy (Dixon) Rego, 78, formerly of Sherbourne Ave., Swansea, widow of George F. Rego, died Thursday, September 18, 2014. She was a former South Swansea Baptist Church clerk, choir member, bible school director and Sunday school teacher; Brownie and Girl Scout leader; Swansea Volunteer Ambulance Corps Auxiliary member and women's bible study teacher. She leaves five...
Richard A. Deblois
Sep 16, 2014
Richard A. DeBlois, 59, of Durfee Rd., Tiverton, husband of Catherine "Cathy" (Cox) DeBlois, died peacefully, at home, surrounded by family and friends, Tuesday, September 16, 2014. A former employee of Ferrellgas, he was a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed family vacations, sailing and woodworking. He was the father of Amy (Ferreira) Paull (husband David)...
Annette Bilodeau (Chouinard) Gilbert
Sep 13, 2014
Annette (Chouinard) Bilodeau Gilbert 87, formerly of Gifford Ave., Somerset, widow of Dr. Leonard Bilodeau and Lt. Col. William Gilbert, USA, died Saturday, September 13, 2014. A graduate of Dominican Academy and Rivier College, she taught at Sacred Hearts Academy, Fairhaven, was dental assistant in the practice of her late husband and was a Somerset Spectator...
Jeannine Goulet
Sep 12, 2014
Jeannine Goulet, 60, of Shove St., Fall River, daughter of Rita (Rondeau) Goulet of Fall River and the late Benoit Goulet, died Friday, September 12, 2014. Besides her mother, she leaves a brother, Paul Goulet of Boston and aunts, uncles and cousins. She was the sister of the late Marc Goulet. Her funeral will be held...
Odette Antoun-Mistikawy
Sep 12, 2014
Odette Antoun-Mistikawy, of North Main St., Fall River, widow of Anwar Mistikawi, died Friday, September 12, 2014. Born in Cairo, Egypt, the daughter of the late Albert and Josephine (Moskovakis) Antoun, she was a longtime St. Anne's Hospital volunteer. She leaves two sons, Dr. Wahid Mistikawi and his wife Sandy Vokes of Franklin, MA and Dr....
Joseph Souza, Jr.
Sep 10, 2014
Joseph Souza, Jr., 85, a lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away at home, Wednesday, September 10, 2014. An Army, 101st. Airborne veteran of the Korean War and retired garment worker, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Rubczynaski) Souza and the brother of the late Dorothy J. Souza and James Souza, all...
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