OBITUARY LISTINGS

Dec 16, 2023

Benjamin C. McBride, 67, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Benjamin worked as a cook at the Bristol VA. He worked at the Maher Center in Rhode Island, and at Community Connections in Fall River, working with special needs populations. Benjamin enjoyed listening to music, playing his guitar, and writing his own...

Dec 15, 2023

Donald M. Crovello, 76, of Fall River, passed into eternal life Friday, December 15, 2023.

He was the husband of Theresa (Barboza) Crovello. They shared 50 years of marriage.

A long haul trucker, he drove for KOST Transport, Inc. and often drove to California. He enjoyed playing the guitar, horses and breeding goats.

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Dec 15, 2023

Gilda (Ferreira) Cabral, 83, of North Main St., Fall River, formerly of William St., wife of the late Manuel Cabral, Jr., passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston MA.

Born in Ginetes, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose Ferreira Santos, Jr. and Maria DaGloria Duarte.

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Dec 14, 2023

Gail D. (Belanger) Canuel, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

She was the wife of the late John Canuel.

Gail worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved singing karaoke, sewing, and playing cards and bingo with family and friends.

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Dec 13, 2023

William Joseph Gallant, 60, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was the husband of Carol (Soltys) Gallant.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late William Gallant and the late Lila Lee (Cosmo) Hayden (late husband Ernie).

William worked as a truck driver for Gold Medal Bakery for 20...

Dec 13, 2023

Ronald G. Saucier, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was the husband of the late Lorraine M. "Lorree" (Pineault) Saucier. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing and spending time with his best friend, Angelo.

He was the father of Michael Saucier (wife Cindy) and David Saucier (companion Maria); grandfather of Zachary Saucier; step-grandfather of Hannah Dias;...

Dec 9, 2023

Anne (DiManno) Vital, 89, of Swansea, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

She was employed at Regis and was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School. Anne enjoyed reading, trivia, and the TV show Jeopardy.  She was very religious.

Anne leaves her son, Robert Vital and his wife Mary of Swansea;...

Dec 8, 2023

Donna M. (Medeiros) Rivera, 66 of New Bedford, passed away on December 8, 2023 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John and Clara (DeMello) Medeiros.

Donna worked as a CNA for Beacon Hospice. She also served in the United States Army.

Donna is...

Dec 4, 2023

Jose J. Reis, 70, of Fall River, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023.

He was the husband of the late Neli (Cordeiro) Reis.

Born in Sao Roque, St.Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Joseph I. Dos Reis and the late Maria Concaicao (Dias) Reis.

A construction worker, he was a...

Dec 4, 2023

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Annette M. (Villenuve) Rego, 73, of Fall River, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023.

She was the wife of Robert P. Rego.  They shared 52 years of marriage.  Annette was employed as a laboratory technician at the former Union Hospital, Fall River.  She was a member of St. Anne’s...

Dec 2, 2023

Harold J. Lavoie, 92, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.

He was employed in the security industry.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Emile and Suzanne (Cyr) Lavoie.

He leaves a cousin Louise Cyr (late husband Robert Cyr.

All are invited to a...

Dec 2, 2023

Maurice R. Pineault, 80, of Tiverton, RI, passed away at home surrounded by his family, Saturday, December 2, 2023.

He was the loving husband of Claudette (Baraby) Pineault. Maurice was employed by Lafrance Hospitality for many years.

Besides his wife of 59 years, Maurice is survived by his children, Jeffrey P. Pineault (wife Melissa), Richard...

Nov 30, 2023

Carole M. (Marion) Lobo, 78, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Marion A. (Baptiste) Marion.

Carole was a graduate from Henry Lord and she attended BCC, where she studied Social Science. She enjoyed listening to Bob Dylan’s...

Nov 26, 2023

Gerald F. “Jerry” Pietruska, 78, of Westport, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Cetola) Pietruska, with whom he shared 53 wonderful years of marriage. Along with his wife, he leaves two daughters, Jamie Pietruska, son-in-law Jason Burns and their sons Miles and Silas, Jodie Pietruska and son-in-law Ryan Stankiewicz, a brother,...

Nov 24, 2023

Hector A. “Happy Hec” Gauthier, Jr. 80, of Fall River, who was a local radio announcer, community supporter, and friend to all, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 15, 1942 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Hector A. and Jeannette (Pelissier) Gauthier, he graduated from Prevost High School, class of 1960....

Nov 24, 2023

Marguerite (Dumont) Levesque, 96, formerly of Barnes Street, Fall River, passed into eternal life Friday, November 24, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Roland A. Levesque, the biggest love of her life. She adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Marguerite and her family shared many wonderful memories at the family summer home on the Watuppa....

Nov 23, 2023

Carol A. (Manchester) Dias, 75, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Fall River Health Care. She was the wife of the late Alfred (Big Dad) Levesque.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Baldwin) Manchester.

Carol was a...

Nov 22, 2023

Vivianne J. (Beaudoin) Morrissette, 70, of Fall River, wife of Gerald A. Morrissette, passed away after a valiant battle against cancer, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at home.  She earned an Associate Degree in Childcare from Bristol Community College and was employed by Delken Laundry for 30 years.  Active with the music ministry for over 40 years at St.Anne’s and...

Nov 19, 2023

Noreen T. (Cabral) Ferreira, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. She was the wife of the late Julio B. Ferreira.

Born in Somerset, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emila (Ferreira) Cabral.

Noreen leaves three children, Bruce W. Ferreira (wife Annette) of California, Brian Ferreira (wife Cari) of Berkley, and...

Nov 18, 2023

William Paul Gastall (Bill), 54, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday 18 November 2023. He was the husband of Maria M. (Ferreira) Gastall.

He was preceded in death by his biological father William Gastall, his stepfather Frederick Samual Tripp, mother Michelle L. (Pomfret) Tripp and his sister Danielle (Gastall) Philbrook.

He leaves behind his daughter Victoria...