OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

David R. "Digits" Garant

David R. "Digits" Garant

Jul 10, 2013

David R. "Digits" Garant, 39, of Fall River, husband of Maria "Marylou" (deAlmeida) Garant and son of the late Robert Barbosa and Marie Rose (Leduc) Garant, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013. A devoted husband and father, he was employed by Kenneth Pacheco General Carpentry and was a member of New Hope Christian Church, Swansea and was...

Lawrence  "Larry" Rhodehamel

Lawrence "Larry" Rhodehamel

Jul 8, 2013

Lawrence "Larry" Rhodehamel, 85, of Portsmouth, husband of Lucille (Lecour) Rhodehamel, died Monday, July 8, 2013. He was employed by Raytheon Company, Portsmouth for 29 years and by Blue Wave Car Wash, Middletown. He was a member of Raytheon Employees Activities Assn. and a Shop Steward and District Delegate of Local 587, International Assn. of Machinists...

Cheryl  A. Pacheco

Cheryl A. Pacheco

Jul 7, 2013

Cheryl A. Pacheco, 46, of Fall River, died Sunday, July 7, 2013. She earned a degree in Criminal Justice and was pursuing a degree in Psychology. She was the daughter of Peter Pacheco, Sr. (wife Barbara) and Irene (Medeiros) Carlsen (husband Darrell); the mother of Derrick Swanson, Gregory and Tyler Souza and Abbryanna, Aysha and Tegan-Shane...

Frederick  J. Gaskell

Frederick J. Gaskell

Jul 6, 2013

Frederick J. Gaskell, 59, of Fall River, husband of Maryann (Beane) Gaskell and son of Mary (Cote) Gaskell, died Saturday, July 6, 2013. Besides his wife and mother of Fall River, he leaves a daughter, Jennifer Gaskell and her fiancé Stephen Tavares of Fall River; 2 granddaughters; siblings, Charlene Berube, Joyce Lekom, Irene Thibault and Robert,...

Charles  J Mazza

Charles J Mazza

Jul 1, 2013

Charles J. Mazza, 79, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River and Somerset, an Army veteran, bank courier and former textile industry supervisor, died Monday, July 1, 2013 after a short illness. He was the husband of Judy (Martin) Mazza of Westport; the companion of Stephanie Carvalho of Swansea; the son of the late Marion (Kulpa) Mazza;...

George  M. Pizio

George M. Pizio

Jun 30, 2013

George M. Pizio, 68, of Tiverton, died Sunday, June 30, 2013. A Registered Pharmacist, he was a graduate of De La Salle Academy and University of Rhode Island. He leaves a brother, William Pizio of Tiverton and aunts, uncles and cousins. He was the son of the late William and Gertrude (Lake) Pizio. His funeral mass...

Joseph  E. Witengier

Joseph E. Witengier

Jun 27, 2013

Joseph E. Witengier, 84, formerly of Fall River and Little Compton, son of the late Joseph E. and Alice E. (Lekom) Witengier, died Thursday, June 27, 2013. A Union Carpenter and Korean War Veteran, he was a member of the American Legion. He leaves aunts, Irene Witengier and Jane Witengier, both of Fall River and cousins....

Jeannette (Berube)  Silvia

Jeannette (Berube) Silvia

Jun 23, 2013

Jeannette (Berube) Silvia, 83, formerly of Rolling Green Drive, Fall River, widow of Jesse Albert Silvia, died Sunday, June 23, 2013. A retired garment worker and member of ILGWU-UNITE, she was employed by Louis Hand-Aberdeen Manufacturing. She cherished time spent with her family. She leaves 3 children, Jesse A. Silvia, Mary Duclos and her husband Gary...

Olive (Manchester)  Siembab

Olive (Manchester) Siembab

Jun 21, 2013

Olive (Manchester) Siembab, 87, of Tiverton, widow of Edward J. Siembab, and the beloved companion Arthur Laroche of Fall River. died Friday, June 21, 2013. A graduate of Thibodeau Business College, she and her late husband operated the former Winnisimet Dairy and owned and operated Winnisimet Creamery, Tiverton. She was a lover of animals and enjoyed...

Cecile  E. (Fontaine)  Levesque

Cecile E. (Fontaine) Levesque

Jun 21, 2013

Cecile E. (Fontaine) Levesque, 95, of "Somerset Ridge", formerly of "Barresi Heights", Pleasant St., Fall River, widow of Leo L. Levesque, died Friday, June 21, 2013. She was employed by Cape Cod Shirt Co. and Kerr Thread. She was a St. Vincent de Paul Store volunteer, and a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality...

West  J. Cabral

West J. Cabral

Jun 19, 2013

West J. Cabral, 53, of Meadow St., Fall River, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013. He was the son of Daniel Cabral of Fall River and the late Muriel (Bergeron) Cabral; the brother of Charleen Martini and Thomas, Lee and Danielle Cabral, all of Fall River and the stepbrother of Wayne Bergeron of Florida and Donna Valois,...

Jeannette  M. (Fortin)  Tetuan

Jeannette M. (Fortin) Tetuan

Jun 18, 2013

Jeannette M. (Fortin) Tetuan, of Swansea, widow of Nicholas Tetuan, Jr., died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. She leaves 3 loving daughters, twins Sherell Tetuan and her companion Armen Hagopian of Swansea and Shirley Morrissette and her husband Robert of Fall River and Suzanne Freitas and her husband Edward of Swansea; grandchildren, Rachel Armstrong, Robert Morrissette, Jr....

Norma  J. (Teixeira)  Boissonneau

Norma J. (Teixeira) Boissonneau

Jun 18, 2013

Norma J. (Teixeira) Boissonneau, 79, formerly of Hope St., Tiverton, widow of Robert A. "Bob" Boissonneau, and a former employee of Rochelle Apparel Co., died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. She leaves two sons, Robert B. Boissonneau and Paul K. Boissonneau, both of Newport; 2 sisters, Ann Alves of Fall River and Dolores "Del" Belanger of Westport...

Jeffrey  A. Macintyre

Jeffrey A. Macintyre

Jun 17, 2013

Jeffrey A. Macintyre, 57, of North Dartmouth, formerly of Fall River, husband of Maria C. (Patricio) Macintyre, died unexpectedly, Monday, June 17, 2013. A graduate of Durfee High School and Northeastern University, he was Environmental Service Department Supervisor at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. Besides his wife of 30 years, he leaves daughters Amber and Alyssa Macintyre...

Mitchell  "Mitch" Stevenson

Mitchell "Mitch" Stevenson

Jun 16, 2013

Mitchell "Mitch" Stevenson, 37, of Tiverton, husband of Crystal (Medeiros) Stevenson, and son of Steve and Colleen (O'Donnell) Costa of Tiverton, died Sunday, June 16, 2013. He was a Master Automotive Technician, Besides his wife of 10 years and parents, he leaves a daughter, Marisa Stevenson of Tiverton; siblings, Kimberley, Stacy and Keith, all of Tiverton...

Hélène  E. (Paré)  Felix

Hélène E. (Paré) Felix

Jun 13, 2013

Hél&egravene E. (Paré) Felix, 94, of Fall River, widow of Michael C. Felix, Jr., died Thursday, June 13, 2013. She leaves children, Claire Gagne (husband Paul), Therese Chicca (husband John), Robert Felix (wife Kathy), Denise Chasse, and Suzanne Woulfe (husband Robert; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings, Henri Pare (wife Therese), Jeanne Lachance (late husband Edward) and Lucille Lachance...

Jeanne  T. (Brault)  Desrosier

Jeanne T. (Brault) Desrosier

Jun 11, 2013

Jeanne T. (Brault) Desrosier, 70, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, formerly of Fall River and Delaware, wife of Roger R. Desrosier, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. A Registered Nurse, she was a member of St. Anne's Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1964. Besides her husband of 48 years, she leaves a daughter, Michelle Hofstee and...

William F. "Bill" Sullivan

William F. "Bill" Sullivan

Jun 9, 2013

William F. "Bill" Sullivan, Jr., 58, of Fairhaven, formerly of Somerset, husband of Joni (Hall) Sullivan, and son of the late William and Marjorie (Monk) Sullivan, died Sunday, June 9, 2013. A graduate of Somerset High School and University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, he was employed in sales by the former Jackson Co. An artist, photographer and...

Dorothea C. "Dot" (Thorpe)  Levesque

Dorothea C. "Dot" (Thorpe) Levesque

Jun 9, 2013

Dorothea C. "Dot" (Thorpe) Levesque, 89, formerly of Fenner St., Fall River, wife of the late Lt. Joseph A. A. "Al" Levesque, FRFD, died Sunday, June 9, 2013. She was a Charter Member of Mended Hearts. She leaves 5 children, Paul R. Levesque and his wife Carol of Assonet, Ann Marie Massa and her husband Michael...

Jerry Sylvia

Jerry Sylvia

Jun 8, 2013

Jerry Sylvia, 57, of No. Dartmouth, formerly of Fall River and Tiverton, died Saturday, June 8, 2013. A graduate of Tiverton High School and former Navy Reservist, he was a Pipe Coverer with Local 31, International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers' Union. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and New England...