OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Dylan  Paul Machado

Dylan Paul Machado

Dec 30, 2013

Dylan Paul Machado, 9, of Fall River, son of April L. Thompson and Paul E. Machado, Jr., died Monday, December 30, 2013. A third grade student at the Mary L. Fonseca Elementary School and avid Red Sox fan, he had played in the Columbus Park Little League and was a member of Boys and Girls Club....

Gertrude  M. O'Neil

Gertrude M. O'Neil

Dec 30, 2013

Her Memorial Funeral Mass will be held SATURDAY, MAY 31 AT 10:00 AM AT ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH, SOMERSET. Gertrude M. O'Neil, 78, of Somerset, a teacher of the French Language at Somerset High School for many years, died Monday, December 30, 2013. A graduate of Dominican Academy, Fall River and Albertus Magnus College, New Haven,...

Roger Arsenault,  Sr.

Roger Arsenault, Sr.

Dec 29, 2013

"CORRECTION" Roger Arsenault, Sr., 71, of Jefferson St., Fall River, husband of Irene (Wyka) Arsenault, died Sunday, December 29, 2013. He was a former employee of Sherle Wagner International. Besides his wife of 50 years he leaves, 10 children, Roger, Jr., James, Robert, Christopher and Patrick Arsenault, Nancy Neumyer, Debra Russell, Karen Mitchell, Patricia Laliberte and...

Joseph  D. Souza

Joseph D. Souza

Dec 29, 2013

Joseph D. Souza, 69, of Swansea, beloved companion of the late Cecile Turriani, son of the late Manuel and Etelvina (Louis) Souza and "stepfather" of Brian Turriani, died Sunday, December 29, 2013. He was employed by Santoro Manufacturing, Bishop Connolly High School and Olin Chemicals and was a Fall River Fire Department Auxiliary Captain and Special...

Robert  "Bob" Desmarais

Robert "Bob" Desmarais

Dec 28, 2013

Robert "Bob" Desmarais, 47, of Swansea, formerly of Somerset, husband of Kerry (Gifford) Desmarais, died Saturday, December 28, 2013. A graduate of Somerset High School and a former golf car mechanic, he owned and operated Your Sign Shop and also Off the Ground Photo in conjunction with his radio controlled planes and helicopters hobby. Besides his...

Joseph  Leo Boissonneault

Joseph Leo Boissonneault

Dec 24, 2013

Joseph Leo Boissonneault, 85, of Columbia St., Fall River, husband of the late Natalie (Souza) Boissonneault, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013. An Army veteran of WW II, he was employed by the former Firestone Rubber and Globe Manufacturing. He leaves 2 daughters, Sharon Carpenter and her husband Les of Onalaska, TX and Darlene Frederick of Jones,...

Blanche  G. Chabot

Blanche G. Chabot

Dec 22, 2013

Blanche G. Chabot, 99, of North Smithfield, RI, formerly of GAR Highway, Swansea, where she was a longtime member of St. Dominic Parish, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. The sister of the late Therese, Louis and George Chabot and Germaine Gagnon, she leaves nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9:15 AM from...

Ann  Louise (Donovan)  Chapdelaine

Ann Louise (Donovan) Chapdelaine

Dec 21, 2013

Ann Louise (Donovan) Chapdelaine, 87, of Second St., Fall River, widow of Eddy D. Chapdelaine, died Saturday, December 21, 2013. A graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy, Class of 1945, she was a 25 year employee of Sanford Yarn, a St. Anne's Hospital volunteer for 20 years, a member of St. Mary Cathedral Parish and the parish...

James  H. Amidon

James H. Amidon

Dec 20, 2013

James H. Amidon, 64, of Somerset, formerly of Vermont and New Hampshire, husband of Linda (Taraska) Amidon, died Friday, December 20, 2013. A loan officer, he was employed by the former Slade's Ferry Trust Co. and Notre Dame Credit Union. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and member of the American Legion, Keene,...

Georgette E. De (Lapointe)  Villers

Georgette E. De (Lapointe) Villers

Dec 20, 2013

Georgette E. (Lapointe) de Villers, 89, of Westport, widow of Dr. Paul R. de Villers, died Friday, December 20, 2013 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Isidore Antoine and Marie-Anne (Thibeault) Lapointe, she lived in Fall River until 1968 and was a graduate of Dominican Academy, Class of 1942...

Florice  Belanger St.Germain

Florice Belanger St.Germain

Dec 19, 2013

Florice (Belanger) St.Germain, 89, of Kennedy St., Fall River, widow of Raymond R. St.Germain, died Thursday, December 19, 2013. She was employed by the former Peerless Undergarment Co. and Stella-Anne Frocks and worked in the Fall River School Lunch Program retiring in 1987. Her late husband Ray was her world and she was like a mother...

Albert  Clark Labossiere

Albert Clark Labossiere

Dec 18, 2013

Albert Clark Labossiere, 85, of Tiverton, died peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center. He was born and raised in Fall River and was the son of the late Albert J. Labossiere and the late Ella (Hurst) Labossiere. He was the brother of the late June Lacourse, Alberta Mello, Madelyn Gagne, Helene Simonetti,...

Gerald J. "Jerry" Featherstone

Gerald J. "Jerry" Featherstone

Dec 17, 2013

Gerald J. "Jerry" Featherstone, 69, of Tiverton, husband of Linda (Camara) Featherstone, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a 32 year employee of United Parcel Service, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton. Besides his wife of 43 years, he leaves 2 children, Amy Lester and...

Diane  J. Birtwistle

Diane J. Birtwistle

Dec 16, 2013

Diane J. Birtwistle, entered into rest to be with the Lord, December 16, 2013, surrounded by family at the Philip Hulitar Hospice In Patient Center, Providence, RI. She was the daughter of the late George Charles Ouimet and Beatrice Marie Louise (Savoie) Ouimet. Diane was a graduate of the former Jesus Mary Academy in Fall River...

Paul  A. Gagne

Paul A. Gagne

Dec 16, 2013

Paul A. Gagne, 69, of Westport, husband of Claire M. Gagne, died Monday, December 16, 2013. The founder of Paul's Quality Kitchens, Fall River, he was previously employed by the former Schwartz Lumber and A C Lumber. He was a member of the Montaup Country Club, Portsmouth, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St....

Barbara  J. (Powers)  Mcmurray

Barbara J. (Powers) Mcmurray

Dec 14, 2013

Barbara J. (Powers) McMurray, 85, of Fall River, widow of Raymond McMurray, died Saturday, December 14, 2013. A graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy, she was employed by Mazzone Construction, Firestone Rubber and F. B. Rogers Silver Co. as a Head Bookkeeper. Survivors include nieces Brenda (Burrows) Lopes (husband Stephen) and Jo-Ann (Powers) Polak (late husband Robert),...

Mario  G. Medeiros

Mario G. Medeiros

Dec 13, 2013

Mario G. Medeiros, 55, of William St., Fall River, husband of Susan (Zawerucka) Medeiros, died Friday, December 13, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. A former member of the Teamsters Union, he was a former employee of Medeiros Bakery and Interstate Brands Corp. An avid fan of all the Boston Sports Teams and a New England...

Stacy Souza

Stacy Souza

Dec 9, 2013

Stacy (Arpa) Souza, 44, of Fall River, died Monday, December 9, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was employed by Troy City Gas Station. Survivors include her daughter, Alexis Souza; her former husband David Souza; her mother and stepfather, Doreen and Dennis O'Neil; her father and stepmother, Stephen and Michelle Arpa: siblings Betty Ann...

Andrew  "Sharky" Maciel,  Jr.

Andrew "Sharky" Maciel, Jr.

Dec 9, 2013

Andrew "Sharky" Maciel, Jr., 76, of Fall River, husband of Sandra (Weeks) Maciel, died Monday, December 9, 2013. Mr. Maciel was employed by Duro Industries and Swan Finishing, before having his own business of 30 years, Andrew Maciel Contracting. Besides his wife of 57 years, he leaves 4 children, Debra, Christine, David and Steven Maciel and...

Victor  Joseph Bosse

Victor Joseph Bosse

Dec 6, 2013

Victor J. Bosse, 81, of Westport, son of the late Rosario and Alexandria (Barrette) Bosse died Friday, December 6, 2013. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was an avid dancer and enjoyed traveling. He leaves 4 sisters, Jean Ayala of Fall River, Bernadette Ulack of CA, Eva Hopkins of TX and Rita Hull of...

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