OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Hector  A. Lapointe

Hector A. Lapointe

May 4, 2013

Hector A. LaPointe, 84, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Colette (Brault) LaPointe, brother of Claire L. Carty of Swansea and son of the late Hector and Regina (Benjamin) LaPointe, died Saturday, May 4, 2013. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a 35 year employee of New England Telephone...

Sidney J. "Red" Garell

Sidney J. "Red" Garell

Apr 30, 2013

Sidney J. "Red" Garell, 84, of Charles St., Fall River, husband of Lorraine (Audit) Garell, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013. A Navy veteran of WW II, he was a 23 year employee of the Traffic Maintenance and Engineering Divisions of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works. He was a founding member and secretary of the former...

Susan  M. (Marzilli)  Medeiros

Susan M. (Marzilli) Medeiros

Apr 29, 2013

Susan M. (Marzilli) Medeiros, 62, of Fall River, a waitress at the former China Royal and Ukrainian Home Restaurants, died Monday, April 29, 2013. She loved the ocean, playing cards and yahtzee and the casinos. She was the mother of Nicole L. Marzilli of Taunton and the late Michael E. Medeiros; the daughter of the late...

Vivian (Dufresne)  Jasmin

Vivian (Dufresne) Jasmin

Apr 29, 2013

Vivian (Dufresne) Jasmin, 90, formerly of Kennedy St., Fall River, wife of the late Albert "Al" Jasmin, died Monday, April 29, 2013. She worked in the garment industry and was a member of ILGWU now UNITE. She was an avid reader and enjoyed Foxwoods and playing cards. The mother of the late Paul Jasmin, Janet Ainsworth...

George  T. Maynard

George T. Maynard

Apr 28, 2013

George T. Maynard, 75, of Sodom Rd., Westport, husband of Rita (Thibodeau) Maynard, died Sunday, April 28, 2013. He was employed by Colonial Wholesale Beverage, retiring from Local 59, International Brotherhood of Teamsters. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was Past Commander of the James Morris Post 145 American Legion, Westport, and a Life...

James C. "Red" Donovan

James C. "Red" Donovan

Apr 26, 2013

James C. "Red" Donovan, 70, of Fall River, husband of Ann L. (Natale) Donovan, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1962, he worked in the family business A I Rent A Car and was a Trooper with the Massachusetts State Police. He...

Therese G. Cadrin (Gendreau)  Marchand

Therese G. Cadrin (Gendreau) Marchand

Apr 23, 2013

Therese G. (Gendreau) Cadrin Marchand, 88, of Assonet, formerly of Fall River, widow of Armand Cadrin and Leo Marchand, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013. She and her late husband Armand operated the former Cadrin's Office Machine, Pleasant St., Fall River for many years and she was employed by Rochelle Sportswear. A former Share Program volunteer and...

Valentina (Goulart)  Mota

Valentina (Goulart) Mota

Apr 18, 2013

Valentina (Goulart) Mota, 84, of Hunter St., Fall River, wife of the late Tiberio S. Mota and a former employee of Darwood Manufacturing, died Thursday, April 18, 2013. Born in Capelo, Faial, Azores, she was the mother of Fatima M. Costa of Fall River, Eduarda G. "Dee" Silva (husband Carlos) of Acushnet, Mario G. Mota of...

Logia Stasia "Stacy" (Misiaszek)  Gamache

Logia Stasia "Stacy" (Misiaszek) Gamache

Apr 17, 2013

Logia Stasia "Stacy" (Misiaszek) Gamache, 79, of Fairhaven, formerly of Westport, wife of the late Roma A. Gamache, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013. She and her late husband owned and operated the former Crescent Woodworking, Fall River, for many years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society for many years and Vice President of...

Theresa  J. (Benoit)  Pontes

Theresa J. (Benoit) Pontes

Apr 15, 2013

Theresa J. (Benoit) Pontes, 58, of Fall River, died on Monday, April 15, 2013. She was employed by Bradlees, Talbots Distrubution Center and Walmart. An avid bowler and card player, she was the first Treasurer of the Columbiettes. Survivors include two sons, Derek Pontes of Coventry, RI and Kyle Pontes of Fall River, three granddaughters, Maddison,...

Steven  "Steve" Wilson

Steven "Steve" Wilson

Apr 15, 2013

Steven "Steve" Wilson, 58, of Fall River, son of Mary (Martin Coelho) Wilson of Fall River and the late Martin Wilson, and beloved companion of Cheryl A. Walkden, died Monday, April 15, 2013. He served in the Army 82nd Airborne Division. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed online gaming, metal detecting and scuba diving....

Lapointe Yvette

Lapointe Yvette

Apr 13, 2013

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Patricia  D. Rebello

Patricia D. Rebello

Apr 11, 2013

Patricia D. (Cabral) Rebello, 74, of Ocean View Ave., Swansea, formerly of Cypress Drive, wife of the late Louis P. Rebello, died Thursday, April 11, 2013. She managed the office for Cypress Tool & Die, a business founded by her husband. She worked as the Office Manager for Clifton Geriatric Center in Somerset, later resuming the...

J.  Scott Mitchell

J. Scott Mitchell

Apr 9, 2013

J. Scott Mitchell, 83, formerly of Lewis St., Fall River, husband of Gloria (Ramos) Mitchell, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. A retired financial controller, he was employed by Eagle Tool, Inc., Providence RI for many years. He was past-president of St. Stanislaus Parish Men's Club, a member of the Parish Choir and an active Parish Festival...

Arthur J. Von Maluski

Arthur J. Von Maluski

Apr 8, 2013

Arthur "Von" von Maluski, 86, a WWII Navy veteran, completed his mission in this world and went home to the Lord on Monday, April 8th. He was the husband of Geraldine (Delzenero) and proud father of seven children: Arthur (wife Helen, grandchild Drew), Lynn (husband John Force, grandchildren, Cari-Lynn Souza and Craig, great-grandchild Timothy Souza), Gay...

Armand  J. Ragonesi

Armand J. Ragonesi

Apr 8, 2013

Armand J. Ragonesi, 87, of South Kingstown, RI, formerly of Swansea, MA, died Monday, April 8, 2013. He was the husband of Doris (Thibault) Ragonesi, the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Corgino) Ragonesi and the brother of the late Ernest Ragonesi. A Navy veteran of WW II in the Seabees and Operations Manager in...

Alfred  "Fred" Paiva

Alfred "Fred" Paiva

Apr 7, 2013

Alfred "Fred" Paiva, 89, of Bark St., Swansea, formerly of Liberty St., Fall River, husband of the late Mary L. "Mamie" (Donovan) Paiva, died Sunday, April 7, 2013. An Army veteran of WW II, he was employed by Riverview Towers. He enjoyed bowling and cherished spending time with his family. He leaves 2 daughters, Elizabeth "Peaches"...

Virginio  A. Pacheco

Virginio A. Pacheco

Apr 6, 2013

Virginio A. Pacheco, 65, of Fall River, husband of Claudia I. (Dominion) Pacheco, died Saturday, April 6, 2013. Besides his wife of 38 years, he leaves 4 children, Rhonda Pacheco, Jason Pacheco, Amy Pacheco (Silvino Botelho) and Daniel Oliveira (Elizabeth), all of Fall River; grandchildren, Robert Paquette (Felicia), Christopher Medeiros (Tania Pereira)Kylie Botelho and Braxton Pacheco...

Doris (Richotte)  Bessette

Doris (Richotte) Bessette

Apr 6, 2013

Doris (Richotte) Bessette, 84, of Spencer St., Fall River, widow of Aime Bessette, died Saturday, April 6, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends. A member of ILGWU-UNITE, she was employed by Louis Hand Manufacturing and Swan Finishing Co. A maker and avid collector or dolls, she was the recipient of numerous awards in the art...

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