OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Donna  M. (O'Brien)  Lynch

Donna M. (O'Brien) Lynch

Jun 15, 2012

Donna M. (O'Brien) Lynch, 51, of Fall River, formerly of Newport, wife of Jerry Lynch, died Friday, June 15, 2012 following a long battle with Leukemia. Formerly employed at the Surface Warfare Officer's School, (SWOS) Newport, she will surely be missed by all her friends and her family who are grateful to everyone for their thoughts...

Leo  D. Dube

Leo D. Dube

Jun 13, 2012

Leo D. Dube, 75, of "Cottell Heights", Pleasant St., Fall River, son of the late Leo and Yvonne (Lavoie) Dube, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012. A musician, he played piano and organ with local bands at venues including Lincoln Park Lounge, Clearwater Lounge and Albernaz Café. He worked in the textile industry. He leaves aunts, uncles,...

Alma (Lanciault)  Lavoie

Alma (Lanciault) Lavoie

Jun 13, 2012

Alma (Lanciault) Lavoie, 84, of California St., Fall River, widow of Fernand Lavoie, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012. She was employed by Louis Hand and Carousel curtain manufacturing companies and was a member of the Fall River Rod and Gun Club Auxiliary. She leaves 2 children, Janice Rogers and her husband Steven of Marion, MA and...

Robert  J. Larrabee

Robert J. Larrabee

Jun 11, 2012

Robert J. Larrabee, 78, of Woodman St., Fall River, husband of the late Rita A. (McCarthy) Larrabee, died Monday, June 11, 2012. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by Sterling Pile Fabrics Corp. He enjoyed daily breakfast at McDonald's and frequented Seabra Supermarket. He leaves two sons, Robert J. Larrabee and his...

Norman  H. Berard

Norman H. Berard

Jun 10, 2012

Norman H. Berard, 92, of Walter St., Fall River, husband of the late Blanche (Thibault) Berard, died Sunday, June 10, 2012. An Army veteran of WW II, he was employed by Community Cleaners. A Life Member of the Tiverton Rod and Gun Club, he enjoyed archery and trap shooting. He was the father of Janet St.Pierre...

Robert  P. Beauregard

Robert P. Beauregard

Jun 9, 2012

Robert P. Beauregard, 76, of Fall River, died Saturday, June 9 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Mass after a long illness. He was the husband of Shannon Donnelly of Palm Beach, Fla.,former city editor of the Fall River Herald News. Born March 29, 1936, in Fall River, he was the son of Joseph Beauregard...

Claudette  G. Desmarais

Claudette G. Desmarais

Jun 9, 2012

Claudette G. Desmarais, 48, of Horton St., Fall River, daughter of Richard O. Desmarais of Fall River and the late Gisele A. (Savoie) Desmarais, and sister of Daniel R. Desmarais of Fall River and the late France L. Desmarais, died Saturday, June 9, 2012. She was a graduate of Bristol Community College. Her funeral will be...

Patricia  A. (Dupre)  Paquin

Patricia A. (Dupre) Paquin

Jun 5, 2012

Patricia A. (Dupre) Paquin, 55, of Plymouth Ave., Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, wife of John B. Paquin, Sr., died Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Besides her husband of 31 years, she leaves sons, John B. Paquin, Jr. of Fall River and Michael Dupre; and a brother, Raymond Dupre. She was the daughter of the late Raymond...

Anna  M. (Jarvis)  Parent

Anna M. (Jarvis) Parent

Jun 5, 2012

Anna M. (Jarvis) Parent, 84, of The Academy Building Apartments, So. Main St., Fall River, formerly of Wilson Rd., widow of Amos L. Parent, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012. A BMC Durfee High School graduate, she worked in Fall River's garment industry. She leaves children, Beverly Andrews and her husband John of Taunton, and Joseph A....

Leo Thorpe

Leo Thorpe

Jun 3, 2012

Leo Thorpe, 79, of Fenner St., Fall River, husband of the late Ann Ciappenelli, died Sunday, June 3, 2012. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by Lightolier. He leaves two daughters, Tania-Lee Fernandes and her husband Fernando of Fall River and Meaghan-Lynn Carreiro and her husband Thomas of Swansea; grandchildren, David and...

Valdernira (Gonsalves)  Greeson

Valdernira (Gonsalves) Greeson

Jun 2, 2012

Valdernira "Bella" (Gonsalves) Greeson, of Amity St., Fall River, passed away at home Saturday, June 2, 2012 with family present. She was the wife of the late Henry C. Greeson, Jr., and lived her entire life in Fall River. She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Gaudioso) Gonsalves Val worked as a sewing...

Elaine  D. Cote

Elaine D. Cote

Jun 1, 2012

Elaine D. Cote, 74, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, died Friday, June 1, 2012. A retired seamstress in Fall River's garment industry, she was an avid lover of animals that always brought her great pleasure and comfort over the years. She leaves siblings, Robert Cote and his wife Pauline of Westport, MA, and Diane Sunderland...

Donat N. "Simmy" Simard

Donat N. "Simmy" Simard

May 29, 2012

Donat N. "Simmy" Simard, 92, of Middletown, formerly of Crawford St., Fall River, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Heatherwood Nursing Center, Newport, RI. He was the husband of the late Marie "Julie" (Pavao) Simard. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Wilfrid and Elizabeth (Hebert) Simard, he lived in Fall River most of...

Maria F. Hyson (Medeiros)  Vendituoli

Maria F. Hyson (Medeiros) Vendituoli

May 29, 2012

Maria F. (Medeiros) Hyson Vendituoli, 46, of Fall River, wife of Jonathan Vendituoli; widow of James "Jack" Hyson and daughter of Urania (Paulino) Medeiros of Fall River and the late Jose J. Medeiros, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012. A hairdresser, she was a graduate of Rob Roy Academy. She was a former employee of Tillitson Rubber...

Flora  "Flo" (Froias)  Haines

Flora "Flo" (Froias) Haines

May 26, 2012

Flora "Flo" (Froias) Haines, 92, formerly of Fountain and Mulberry Streets, a member of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, widow of Harold "Hank" Haines, died Saturday, May 26, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Francelina (Borges) Froias; the sister of the late Edith "Bay" Froias and Everett Froias; and the aunt of...

Barbara Jeanne Ferreira, (Hamel)  Rn

Barbara Jeanne Ferreira, (Hamel) Rn

May 25, 2012

Barbara Jeanne (Hamel) Ferreira, RN, of Tiverton, passed away at home on May 25, 2012 with her loving family and friends by her side. She was 56. Barbara was a graduate of Bishop Gerrard High School, class of 1974, and a graduate of Bristol Community College where she earned her nursing degree in 1976. Barbara was...

Edward  J. Robinson

Edward J. Robinson

May 24, 2012

Edward J. Robinson, 66, of Middle St., Fall River, died Thursday, May 24, 2012. A Navy veteran of the Vietnam Era, he enjoyed fishing and golf. He leaves his beloved companion, Kathleen Aguiar; children, James Smith of Somerset, Kimberly Robinson of Sharpsville, PA, and Karen Alves and Kristen Robinson, both of Fall River; grandchildren, Alyssa, Ashley,...

James  "Jim" Ribeiro

James "Jim" Ribeiro

May 23, 2012

James "Jim" Ribeiro, 79, of Fall River, husband of the late Doris E. (Lavallee) Ribeiro, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by Hoyt Manufacturing, Westport and was a Fall River Fire Department mechanic. He leaves a son, David Ribeiro and his wife Pauline of Fall River;...

Julia  Barreira) (Esteves)  Barros

Julia Barreira) (Esteves) Barros

May 22, 2012

Julia (Esteves Barreira) Barros, 84, of Almond St., Fall River, wife of Manuel Barros, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Besides her husband of 63 years, she leaves, daughters, Maria B. Barreira and her husband Manuel P. Barreira, and Rosa B. Martins and her husband Manuel P. Martins, all of Fall River; grandchildren, Cristina B. Tridento and...

Denise  J. Gagnon

Denise J. Gagnon

May 14, 2012

Denise J. Gagnon, 57, of Fall River, daughter of Jeannette (Frenette) Gagnon of Tiverton and the late Henry L. Gagnon, Jr., died Monday, May 14, 2012. She enjoyed TV Land, Elvis movies and Elvis music. Besides her mother she leaves siblings, Roger H. Gagnon (wife Mary) of West Bridgewater, MA, Raymond A. Gagnon (wife Corrine) and...

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