OBITUARY LISTINGS

Mar 17, 2024

James P. “Jimbo” McNerney, 69, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Marie Jeanne (Houde) McNerney.

James was employed at Riveredge Printers, Harodite Industries, Joann Fabric, and Duro. He was the life of the party and always gregarious....

Mar 17, 2024

Irene V. Deschenes, 77, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was employed as a CNA, working at various nursing homes in Fall River. She had also worked at Kerr Mill and CVS. She enjoyed bowling, square dancing, traveling and playing cards. Irene is survived by her siblings, Lauretta Gonyon (husband Daryl), Claudette St. Laurent (husband...

Mar 15, 2024

Eleanor (Dubiel) Kippax, 89, of Youngsville, NC passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Albert “Kip” Kippax III.

Born Dec. 18, 1934 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley V. Dubiel, former Assistant Postmaster of Fall River, and the late Antonette (Stys) Dubiel. After graduation from...

Mar 15, 2024

Ana I. (Santos) Batista, 60, of Fall River, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024.

She was the wife of Fernando Batista.

Born in Santa Antonio, Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Gorgina (Vultao) Santos and the late Joao Santos.

She was employed in the garment industry. Ann...

Mar 14, 2024

Arlindo F. Porto, 74, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, after a long battle against mantle cell lymphoma.

He was the husband of Ana Maria Gomes Porto. They shared 53 years of marriage.

Born in Governador Valadares, M.G., Brazil, he was the son of the late Antonio Porto and Filomena Porto.

Mar 13, 2024

Edward H. LePage, Sr., 86 of Kissimmee, FL formerly of Fall River, MA and widow of Barbara S. (Phelan) Aubin LePage and Pauline (Lapre) LePage, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Retired Bus Driver from Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA), prior to SRTA, Ed drove for and was the bus yard manager for Towne & Country school...

Mar 11, 2024

Loretta Silvia, 88, of Fall River, passed away on March 11, 2024. A Charlton Memorial Hospital nurses aide, she retired and became a foster grandparent through Citizens For Citizens.

The last survivor of all her siblings, she was the daughter of Manuel and Marion (Leclair) Silveira. She leaves nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were private.

Mar 11, 2024

Craig Stephen Mello, aged 59, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2024, leaving a profound void in the hearts of his loved ones. Born in 1964 in Tiverton, Rhode Island, Craig leaves behind a legacy cherished by his family and friends.

Survived by his mother, Marguerite Mello, his wife, Kelly, his three cherished children - Ashley Carter...

Mar 9, 2024

Luis M. Furtado, 55, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Luis M. and Maria I. (Raposo) Furtado.

Luis worked at Camara’s Bakery, where he baked bread, for many years. He was a Benfica fan and...

Mar 9, 2024

Lucy (Diogo) Santos, 93, of Fall River, formally of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Lucy was the wife of the late Sylvester B. Santos

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Lucy was the daughter of the late Joseph and Joaquina (Lameiras) Diogo.

Lucy worked as a seamstress...

Mar 9, 2024

Joseph A. Fontaine, 95, formerly of Westport, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was the husband of the late Cecile B. (Bernier) Fontaine.

Born in Fall River, Joseph was the son of the late Ernest and Lillian (Levitre) Fontaine.

Before retiring from Morse Shoe and C. Male, where he worked for...

Mar 8, 2024

Maria (Pacheco) Lopes, 91, of Fall River, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Tome S. Lopes.

Born in St.Michael, Azores, Maria was the daughter of the late Manuel and Christina Pacheco.

She is survived by her children, Cremelde Motta (husband...

Mar 5, 2024

Rev. Martin L. Buote, 90, of Fall River, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the Cardinal Medeiros Residence for Retired Priests.

A brilliant man, he was an expert in physics, philosophy, poetry,theology, mathematics, horticulture, literature and cooking. His passion for growing orchids included grafting new species, including registering his “Sean O’Malley” orchid. A connoisseur...

Mar 4, 2024

Maria de Jesus (Lopes Pacheco) Gervasio, 90, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was the wife of the late Antonio L. Gervasio.

Maria loved to cook big meals for her family and spend time with her grandchildren. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed gardening. A woman of great...

Mar 4, 2024

Normand Leo Lambert, Sr, 84, of Fall River, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Edward Lambert, Jr., and the late Irene (Banville) Lambert, and was predeceased by his three brothers, Donald, Richard, and Gerald Lambert. He resided in Fall...

Mar 3, 2024

Ann (Roussel) Boucher, 88, of Somerset, MA, formerly of Fall River, MA and Rumford, RI, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024.

She was the wife of Reginald Boucher.

A garment worker, she also was employed by Aetna Insurance, Super Stop & Shop and Diamond Dry Cleaners.

Besides her husband of  35 years, she...

Mar 2, 2024

Marcel R. Daquay, 71, of Portsmouth, R.I., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 2, 2024. Born in Covington, Virginia he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Alanou) Daquay. Marcel graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, R.I., in1970 and the University of Rhode Island in 1974. Marcel was employed as a...

Mar 1, 2024

Patrice A. (Root) Shaw, 70, of Fall River passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at her home. Born in Elmira, New York she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Rose (Mechalke) Root.

She was employed as an administrative assistant with Corning Glass Works. Patrice was a great lady with a contagious laugh. She enjoyed gardening...

Feb 29, 2024

Ronald Boissonneau, 89, of Swansea, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024.

He was the husband of Juliette (Desrosiers) Boissonneau, sharing 68 years of marriage.

Ronald was an employee of Duro Finishing, retiring after 36 years. He enjoyed playing cards and in his earlier years was a bowling enthusiast.

Besides his wife, Ronald leaves...

Feb 28, 2024

Edward A. Medeiros, 79, of Fall River, husband of Diane L. (Gamache) Medeiros, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He graduated from Diman Regional Vocational Technical  High School and worked at Raytheon until he retired.  A skilled machinist and woodworker, Edward enjoyed working with his hands and building furniture.  He loved spending time with his family and at the...