OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Teresa Garcia
Dec 26, 2012
Teresa (Bayron) Garcia, 60, of Fall River, formerly of Puerto Rico, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River, MA. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon Bayron and the late Modesta Rosado. She was an avid Bingo player. She leaves four children, Olga Nieves of Fall...

Kathleen E. Green
Dec 24, 2012
Kathleen E. (Crowley) Green, 61, of 420 Quequechan St. Fall River, MA, formerly of Griswold, Connecticut, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 24, 2012, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. She was the wife of Ronald J. Green. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Crowley. Mrs. Green was...
Michael G. Dasilva
Dec 22, 2012
Michael G. DaSilva, 58, of Charles St., Fall River, formerly of King Philip St., died Saturday, December 22, 2012. A musician and great guitar player, he was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his music he enjoyed fishing and his aquarium. He leaves his parents, Humberto F. and Irene (Lebeau) DaSilva of Fall River;...
Stacey Lee Silva
Dec 20, 2012
Stacey Lee Silva, 33, of So. Main St., Fall River, daughter of Raymond J. and Michelle (Dupre) Silva, died Thursday, December 20, 2012. A graduate of Durfee High School, Class of 1997 and Bridgewater State College, she was previously employed by Dunkin Donuts at Globe Four Corners and by St. Vincent's Home. Besides her parents she...

Armand A. Brodeur
Dec 19, 2012
Armand A. Brodeur, 83, of Tiverton, husband of Irene (Dupont) Brodeur, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital, after a long illness. He was employed by the former Prevost's Market, Tiverton, was deli manager for A & P Supermarkets and store manager and then auditor for Cumberland Farms. An Army veteran of the...

Robert R. "Jock" Letendre
Dec 19, 2012
Robert R. "Jock" Letendre, 78, of Holmes Apts. Fall River, husband of Geraldine (Medeiros) Letendre, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012. A 1954 graduate of Diman Regional Vocational High School, he was employed by Globe Manufacturing. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of American Legion, Westport and was an avid golfer. Besides...
Maria Leonia (Viveiros) Soares
Dec 19, 2012
Maria Leonia (Viveiros) Soares, 78, of Charles St., Fall River, wife of Antonio L. Soares, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012. She was employed by Bo-Mark Manufacturing and Klear-View Corporation. Besides her husband of 44 years, she leaves two sons, John L. Soares (Maribeth Hazel) and Antonio F. Soares, all of Fall River; siblings, Maria da Gloria...

Evelina (Medeiros) Benevides
Dec 18, 2012
Evelina (Medeiros) Benevides, 67, of Rodman St., Fall River, former wife of the late Joseph Benevides, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012. She enjoyed crocheting and had an interest in technology. She leaves 4 children, Lidia Miranda of St.Michael, Azores, Vericimo Miranda of Taunton, Jose Medeiros and his wife Paula and Maria Freitas, all of Fall River;...

Nellie "Gam" (Chmura) Gasior
Dec 15, 2012
Nellie "Gam" (Chmura) Gasior, 92, of Westminster St., Fall River, wife of the late Teddy Gasior, died Saturday, December 15, 2012. A member of the International Leather Goods Plastic & Novelty Workers Union, she was employed by Trina, Inc. for 20 years. She enjoyed preparing polish food and was an avid Red Sox fan. She leaves...

Catherine A. "Kay" (Boyle) Gauthier
Dec 15, 2012
Catherine A. "Kay" (Boyle) Gauthier, 90, of So. Main St., Fall River, wife of Henry J. Gauthier, Sr., (founder of Henry's Tire Service), died Saturday, December 15, 2012. Besides her husband of 64 years she leaves four children, Eileen Senay (John) of Westport, Marilyn Charest (Nelson) of No. Attleboro; Henry Gauthier, Jr. (Cheryl) of Fall River,...
Alice (Martel) Chicca
Dec 13, 2012
Alice (Martel) Chicca, 91, formerly of Lafayette Drive, Fall River, wife of the late Nemo J. Chicca, died Thursday, December 13, 2012. A 19 year employee of Frito-Lay, she was a member of Lafayette Senior Citizens Club and an avid Red Sox fan. She leaves 2 children, John J. Chicca and his wife Therese of Fall...

Albert R. Dufresne
Dec 12, 2012
Albert R. Dufresne, 62, of Fall River, husband of Nancy (Levesque) Dufresne, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was employed by Empire Chevrolet, Chace Chevrolet and Mastria GMC. He cherished time spent with his family and enjoyed his Harley Davidson. Besides his wife of 34 years, he leaves 2 children, Jeanne Smith and her husband Eric...
Jeannette (St.Laurent) Mello
Dec 6, 2012
Jeannette (St.Laurent) Mello, 73, of Clarkson St., Fall River, widow of Alfred S. Mello, died Thursday, December 6, 2012. She leaves 3 children, Richard Mello, Darlene Lariviere (late husband Donald), and David Mello (Kelly), all of Fall River; grandchildren, Heather Souza (Ryan), Krystin Lariviere, Richard Pavao, Aaron Mello and Brandon Mello; great-grandchildren, Bryanna and Brady Souza;...

Lorraine T. (Raymond) Cadrin
Dec 6, 2012
Lorraine T. (Raymond) Cadrin, 84, of Eastern Ave., Fall River, wife of Lionel G. Cadrin, died Thursday, December 6, 2012. She was employed by Kerr Mill Bargain Center and Arkwright Finishing Co. and was a School Crossing Guard. A volunteer, she was Assistant Girl Scout Leader and member of the Ladies Guild and Ladies of St....
Frank Arruda
Dec 5, 2012
Frank Arruda, 73, of Montaup St., Fall River, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012. A carpenter, he served in the Army and enjoyed fishing, painting and drawing. He leaves 3 sons, Steve Gifford (Rebecca), Mike Gifford (Stephanie) and Frank Gifford, and their mother, Lucille Gifford, all of Fall River; grandsons, Michael, Ethan and Devin Gifford; and siblings...
Kenneth P. Dupre
Dec 5, 2012
Kenneth P. Dupre, 42, of Berkley, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 after a battle with cancer. The son of Alcide Dupre of New Hampshire and Rita (Pelletier) Dupre of Berkley, and an avid sports fan, he was active in several baseball and softball leagues throughout his life in the Fall River and Taunton area. He...
Dolores "Del" (Roderick) Levasseur
Dec 4, 2012
Dolores "Del" (Roderick) Levasseur, 77, of Ash St., Fall River, wife of Robert Levasseur, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012. An avid bingo player, she enjoyed gardening and was employed by Aerovox Corp., New Bedford and Tremblay Bus Co. Besides her husband of 51 years, she leaves children, Donald Levasseur, Donna Banville and Jeffrey Levasseur, all of...

William B. Carter, Sr.
Dec 3, 2012
William B. Carter, Sr., age 72, of Fall River, husband of Janet (Chace) Carter, died Monday, December 3, 2012. A Navy veteran of the Cuban Crisis, he was employed by Dennis Machine, Bristol, RI and Spectrum Lighting, Fall River. A movie buff, he enjoyed going to Martha's Vineyard and cherished time spent with his family. Besides...

Germano Medeiros
Dec 3, 2012
Germano Medeiros, 79, of Fall River, husband of Maria T. (Branco) Medeiros, died at home, Monday, December 3, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born in Pedreira do Nordeste, Sao Miguel, Azores, he immigrated to Canada in 1957 working for the Canadian National Railroad, immigrating to the United States in 1968. A member of Local 610 Laborer's...

Annette C. (Dube) Aguiar
Dec 2, 2012
Annette C. (Dube) Aguiar, 82, of Fall River, widow of Joseph Aguiar, died Sunday, December 2, 2012. She was employed by the former US Trunk Co. and also worked in the garment industry. She was the daughter of the late Aime and Rosilda (Bedard) Dube and the sister of the late Loretta Justice Isadore, Antoinette Luz,...