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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Lorraine C. (Turgeon) Melanson
Nov 16, 2013
Lorraine C. (Turgeon) Melanson, 77, of Shawomet Ave., Somerset, wife of Paul L. Melanson, died Saturday, November 16, 2013. A former hairdresser, she also operated a wicker store and shoe store and was employed by Fisher College. She was past-president of the local Ladies Auxiliary USPS Employees. Besides her husband of 55 years, she leaves 5...
Genevieve "Gen" (Kulpa) Szargowicz
Nov 13, 2013
Genevieve "Gen" Szargowicz, 91, of Borden East Apartments, Fall River, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ludwik Szargowicz. Gen was born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Stanislaw and Aniela (Nowak) Kulpa. She resided in the city all her life. Gen...
Natalie (Souza) Boissonneault
Nov 13, 2013
Natalie (Souza) Boissonneault, 86, of Columbia St., Fall River, wife of Joseph Leo Boissonneault, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013. A homemaker, she was also employed by the former Firestone Rubber Co., Globe Manufacturing and Louis Hand Manufacturing. Besides her husband of 63 years she leaves 2 daughters, Sharon Carpenter and her husband Les of Onalaska, TX...
Alexandra (Rosa) Almeida
Nov 11, 2013
Alexandra (Rosa) Almeida, 88, of Westport, widow of Antonio Almeida, entered into rest on November 11, 2013 at home. Born in Cape Verde, she was employed as a teacher in the ABCD Program, Bridgeport, CT. This was a job that she loved. Survivors include five children, Steven Almeida, Fatima Almeida, Manny Andrade, Susan Almeida and Ellen...
Frances A. (Hardro) Thibault
Nov 10, 2013
Frances A. (Hardro) Thibault, 81, of Tiverton, widow of Henry J. Thibault, died Sunday, November 10, 2013. A homemaker and active member of Blessed Trinity Parish, Fall River, Frances enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family and friends, often reminiscing of her days of camping and traveling with her husband in their motor home. She...
Mary Elaine (Mccoy) Campbell
Nov 6, 2013
Mary Elaine (McCoy) Campbell, 70, of Fall River, wife of Vincent A. Campbell, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013. A Licensed Practical Nurse, she was employed by the former Truesdale Hospital and was a member of the Niagara-Maplewood Senior Center. Besides her husband of 33 years, she leaves siblings, Leonard McCoy, Albert McCoy and his wife Patricia...
Carol S. (Lizak) Jones
Nov 5, 2013
Carol S. (Lizak) Jones, 67, of Fall River, daughter of the late John and Adela (Skurka) Lizak, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013. A member of the BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1964, and an employee of GTECH Call Center, Providence, she was formerly employed by Trina and Cherry & Webb, Fall River. She was the...
Edward Mello, Frpd, Ret.
Nov 5, 2013
Edward Mello, FRPD, Ret., 91, of Fall River, loving husband of the late Alberta (Labossiere) Mello, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family, Tuesday, November 5, 2013. A Coast Guard veteran of WW II, he was a 29 year member of the Fall River Police Department, retiring in 1980. He enjoyed being with his...
Joseph M. Prevost
Nov 4, 2013
Joseph M. Prevost, 58, of Swansea died Monday, November 4, 2013, surrounded by his family. A carpenter, he owned and operated Nu-Style Home Improvement, Swansea and Solomon House (a men's halfway house), Fall River. He was also employed by Beau's Seating Co. and was an Installation Specialist at Somerset Decorating and a bartender at the Swansea...
Candido "Candy" Dasilva
Nov 2, 2013
Candido "Candy" DaSilva, 85, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Martins) DaSilva, died peacefully at home Saturday, November 2, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a long illness. Born in Goaes, Amares, Lisbon, Portugal, the son of the late Adelino and Ermelinda (Pinheiro) DaSilva, he came to the United States, becoming a citizen...
Ruth M. (Oldham) Lage
Nov 1, 2013
Ruth M. (Oldham) Lage, 79, of Fall River, a retired Bristol County Superior Court legal secretary, widow of William E. "Billy" Lage, died Friday, November 1, 2013. She enjoyed knitting and was a Red Sox fan. She leaves 5 children, Robert E. Lage (Nilsa) of Brockton, Catherine A. Johnson of Fall River, Susan D. Martin (David)...
Lorraine J. (Roy) Charette
Oct 29, 2013
Lorraine J. "Mémère" (Roy) Charette, 85, of Fall River, widow of A. Roger Charette, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013. A Dominican Academy graduate, she was employed by Berkshire Hathaway and Carousel Manufacturing. She leaves a daughter, Claire Carreiro and her husband Edward of Fall River; grandchildren, Karen Carreiro and her fiancé Dinis Corga of Marlboro, MA...
Dorothy (Houde) Souza
Oct 28, 2013
Dorothy (Houde) Souza, 77, of William St., Fall River, formerly of Watuppa Heights, widow of Joseph Souza, died Monday, October 28, 2013. A homemaker, she was active with the Police Athletic Leage and was a member of the Fall River Auxiliary Police, past-president of Post 486, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and Past Junior Vice President...
William A. "Bill" Theis
Oct 22, 2013
William A. "Bill" Theis, 70, of No. Main St., Fall River, formerly of So. Main St., a retired Burger King District Manager, husband of Rose M. (Martins) Theis, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013. A loving husband, father and "PePa", he leaves besides his wife of 50 years, 5 children, Rose Berry and her husband Kenneth of...
Sabre Lynne Desrosiers
Oct 22, 2013
Sabre Lynne Desrosier, 23, formerly of Somerset, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013. She was a member of the New Bedford Alliance of Gay and Lesbian Youth. She leaves her mother Tracy Silvia (Steven Bonas) of Tiverton; her father August Desrosier, III of New Bedford; siblings, Brittany Desrosier of Fall River and August Desrosier IV of Tiverton;...
William A. Morin
Oct 20, 2013
William A. Morin, 87, of William St., Fall River, husband of Partricia (Greenlaw) Morin, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013. A Navy veteran of WW II, serving aboard the USS Missouri, he was employed by the Fall River Housing Authority. He enjoyed dancing, fishing and gambling. Besides his wife of 54 years, he leaves 3 daughters,...
Lillian (Richotte) Snizek
Oct 20, 2013
Lillian (Richotte) Snizek, 91, of Spencer St., Fall River, a retired garment worker, widow of Thomas F. Snizek, Sr., died Sunday, October 20, 2013. She leaves a son, Thomas F. Snizek, Jr. and his wife Paula of Somerset; her daughter-in-law and caregiver Peggy Snizek of Fall River and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She...
Charles "Chuck" Holland
Oct 19, 2013
Charles "Chuck" Holland, 87, of Stafford Rd., Fall River, husband of 64 years of Elaine F. (O'Neil) Holland, died Saturday, October 19, 2013. A Navy Seabees veteran of WW II and past-president of Local 526 Teamster's Union, he was employed by Mooney Distributors. He was a member of St. John's Athletic Club, Seaconnet Sportsman's Club, Saints...
Karen A. (Boas) Arruda
Oct 19, 2013
Karen A. (Boas) Arruda, 43, of Somerset, daughter of Ernest N. and Andrea J. (Frantz) Boas, died Saturday, October 19, 2013. She was attending Bristol Community College. Besides her parents, she leaves 2 sons, John C. and Nathan D. Arruda, 2 siblings, Kimberly C. Veronesi (husband Douglas) and Ernest R. Boas (wife Julie), a niece, a...
Nancy (Tate) Cadieux
Oct 19, 2013
Nancy (Tate) Cadieux, 85, of Somerset, wife of Dr. Roger E. Cadieux, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. A devoted wife, a loving and encouraging mother and a supportive friend to many, she was a graduate of Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, VA and earned a degree in Medical Technology from...
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