OBITUARY LISTINGS

Sep 16, 2023

Idaletro C. DeFaria, 93, of Fall River, passed into eternal life Saturday, September 16, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Laura (Cabral) DeFaria.

Born in St.Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Jose DeFaria and Alizra Tavares DeFaria  and had served in the Portuguese...

Sep 15, 2023

Marilyn “Lynne” M. Ogden, 84, of Tiverton, formerly of Newport and East Greenwich Rhode Island passed away on September 15, 2023. She was the daughter of Rose and Frank Maxim. She was predeceased by her partner of twenty-five years, Mary “Mickey” Totas. Lynne graduated from Cumberland High School and went on to work as a secretary for the Providence...

Sep 14, 2023

Antonio L. Gervasio, 65, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was the husband of the late Nancy A. (Costa) Gervasio and was the proud father of the late Robert “Gvo” Gervasio, whom he adored.

He was a hard worker and he loved to tend to his garden and his flowers. He was a...

Sep 10, 2023

George J. Breault, 69, of Fall River, a retired City of Fall River Cemetery Dept. foreman, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023.

He was the husband of Debrah M. (Sullivan) Breault.

He graduated from high school in Germany, where he was stationed in the Army.  After being discharged from the Army, George earned an Associate...

Sep 8, 2023

Jennifer Lee Michel, 42, of Swansea,passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 8, 2023.

Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Maurice B. and Paula G. (Sirois) Michel of Swansea.

Jennifer was a graduate of Joseph Case High School, Swansea.  She was a medical assistant.

She loved her grandchildren and appreciated the love...

Sep 7, 2023

Normand J. Conboy, 85, of Tiverton, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Husband of Brenda L. Cantin and the late Maureen A. (Pavao) Conboy.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late John and Lucie (Plourde) Conboy.

He served in the Army Reserve / Army National Guard for 26 years....

Sep 6, 2023

Nathaniel “Nate” Peloquin, 48, of Newton, passed away at Newton-Wellesley Hospital Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born in Fall River, the son of Peter G. and Carolyn Morley Peloquin, he was raised in Berkley. Nate was a graduate of Coyle and Cassidy High School Class of 1993. He became a Master Plumber as a member of the Plumbers and Gasfitters...

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...