OBITUARY LISTINGS

Sep 5, 2023

William C. “Billy” Burgess, 79, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

He was the husband of Sithoeun (Chan) Burgess.  They shared 21 years of marriage.

Born in Taunton, he was the manager of the Christmas Tree Shop in Middleboro before retiring.  Previously, he had owned and operated a tire repair shop.

Sep 4, 2023

Mrs. Lorraine Dupont passed away on September 4th, one day after her 90th birthday. She was predeceased by her husband Rene Edward Dupont. She was the daughter of the late Armand and Blanche (Ouelette) Gagnon.

Mrs. Dupont is survived by her beloved children, Michael (Melinda) Dupont and Diane (John) Martini. She was the proud grandmother...

Sep 2, 2023

Carlos "Chief" Belchior, 65, of Berkley, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

He was the loving husband of Celina (Botelho) Belchior.

Born in St.Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Antonio Belchior and Lourdegardia (Machado) Belchior.

He owned his own textile cutting company for many...

Sep 2, 2023

Michael Medeiros, 51, of Fall River, passed away at home unexpectedly Saturday, September 2, 2023 after a long battle with diabetes. A kind and loving brother and friend, Micheal will forever be greatly missed and always in our hearts.

Michael was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and Bristol Community College.  He then went...

Sep 2, 2023

Mariazinha (Pimentel Arruda) Medeiros, 68, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Jose J. Medeiros.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Arruda and Maria do Carmo (Pimentel) Arruda.

She was employed by Klear-vu Corporation.

She enjoyed hanging...

Sep 2, 2023

Richard R. Pelletier, 76, of Fall River, died Saturday September 2, 2023 at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the husband of Deborah (Boulay) Pelletier. Besides his wife of 46 years, he leaves a daughter Christine Southgate (husband C. Scott), two sisters, Muriel C. Hamel and Jacqueline Pelletier, all of Fall River. He was the son of the late...

Sep 2, 2023

Mildred “Milly” (Kenney) Laflamme, 101, of Georgetown, Maine, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023. She was the cherished wife of 72 years of the late Arthur L. Laflamme. Milly was born in Fall River on July 20, 1922, where she and Arthur lived until their move to Georgetown, Maine, in 2012 to enjoy their final years with their...

Sep 1, 2023

Maria Fatima (Carvalho) Sousa, 71, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.

Born in the Azores, she was the daughter of the late Vasco and Ernestina (Oliveira) Carvalho.

Maria loved to spend time with her family, relax with her granddaughter, watch television, and go out for breakfast.

She leaves two...

Sep 1, 2023

Douglas P. Leeman,Jr. 65, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea,passed away Friday, September 1, 2023.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Douglas P. and Dolores (Almeida) Leeman.

A graduate of Joseph Case High School in Swansea, and Johnson and Wales University , Douglas was the owner and operator of C...

Sep 1, 2023

Bruce F. Pelland, 70, of Swansea, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at home.

He was the husband of Cheryl A. Pelland.  They shared 25 years of marriage.

Bruce served in the Massachusetts National Guard. He enjoyed reading, fishing and attending family parties.

Besides his wife, he leaves four...

Aug 31, 2023

Veronica Perry, 78, of Fall River, Massachusetts passed into eternal life on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Born on October 15th 1944 to Joseph Perry and Mary Perry (formerly Perreira) who were of Portuguese heritage, Veronica graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River and worked in the clerical field most of her career.

Veronica...

Aug 29, 2023

Lorraine (Leblanc) Francoeur, 92, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Francoeur.

She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, Bingo and spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lorraine was a member of the Holy Trinity Parish Women’s Guild.

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Aug 27, 2023

Natalia (Moniz) Lourenco, 74, of Westport, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Manuel Lourenco. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Natalia was the daughter of the late Joao Furtado and Maria Da Conceicao (Moniz) Furtado.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, dressing up and...

Aug 27, 2023

Steven W. Southworth, 59, of Robeson St. Fall River, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Home.

He was the husband of Dawn M.  (Santos) Southworth.

Born in New Bedford, Steven was the son of Gerald and Joan (Choquette) Southworth of Tiverton.

He was employed by City Hall Taxi for many...

Aug 26, 2023

Patricia A. (Susol) Angelini, 87, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Louis Angelini and the daughter of the late Julian and Agnes (Kudlacik) Susol.

She was a member of Stop and Shop Bowling League and the Polish National Alliance.

Her hobbies...

Aug 24, 2023

Jeanne M. Janson, 81, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Donald A. Gagne.

Born in Fall River, MA, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Joseph Janson and Emma (Dolbec) Janson.

Jeanne was a X-Ray technician at St.Luke's Hospital. She cared for many cats...

Aug 24, 2023

Roland A. Depin of Somerset went home to be with the Lord on 8/24/23. He was the son of Roland E. Depin and Jeanette (Stevens) Depin. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Anna M. (Chucoski) Depin, daugher Karen Pincins, daughter Susan Batt, son-in law Peter Batt, and daughter Ann Marie Lavoie and her husband Robert. He...

Aug 23, 2023

Born in Fall River, Edna was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary Carmen (Valton) Purcell and step-daughter of the late Helen (Valton) Purcell.

Edna was a devoted nurse's aide at Charlton Memorial Hospital. A pioneer, Edna was one of the first nurses’ aides ever to work in their emergency department, paving the way...

Aug 20, 2023

Geraldine Viveiros, 73, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J.B. Tessier and Jeannette M. (Martin) Tessier.

Geraldine was civically engaged within her community where she would often volunteer. In her free time, she also enjoyed playing bingo, going to...

Aug 17, 2023

Constance (Botelho) Hamel, RN, 95, formerly of Tiverton, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was the wife of the late J. Richard Hamel.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Florence (Sargent) Botelho.

She was a graduate of Durfee High School Class of 1945. Constance then attended Saint...