OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Sister Theresa Bisson, Op

Sister Theresa Bisson, Op

May 13, 2012

Sister Theresa Bisson, OP, 71, of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died Sunday, May 13, 2012. She entered the novitiate of the Dominican Sisters of Fall River in 1959, making her First and Final Professions in 1962 and 1965. She earned her BA in Elementary Education from the College of the Sacred Hearts, Fall River, and...

Edna  E. (Swindells)  Banville

Edna E. (Swindells) Banville

May 13, 2012

Edna E. (Swindells) Banville, 96, of Pelletier Lane, Tiverton, wife and soul mate of the late Robert R. "Bob" Banville, "the love of her life", died peacefully, at home, Sunday, May 13, 2012. She was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1932. A floorlady, she was employed by Bayside Manufacturing for 34 years,...

Pablo R. Cordero, Md

Pablo R. Cordero, Md

May 12, 2012

Pablo R. Cordero, MD, of Fall River and Osprey, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at his home in Fall River. He shared the past fifty years with his devoted friend and caregiver Albert N. Cartier. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on June 30, 1931, he was the son of the late Mayor...

Manuel Rogers

Manuel Rogers

May 12, 2012

Manuel Rogers, 86, of Fall River, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, after a short illness. He was employed as a firefighter and a brick layer. He served in the Navy during WWII. He was the companion of Grace Silvia of Fall River. A graveside service will be held Monday at 10:00 AM in St. Patrick Cemetery....

Eveline (Gauthier)  Charest

Eveline (Gauthier) Charest

May 11, 2012

Eveline (Gauthier) Charest, 85, of Fall River, widow of Raymond D. Charest, died Friday, May 11, 2012. A hairdresser, she was also employed by the Coachmen Restaurant, Ann & Hope and the Swansea School Lunch Program, and operated Cellar Ceramics. A lover of animals, she also enjoyed ballroom dancing and painting. She leaves 4 children, Madeleine...

Kathleen (Ring)  Lucas

Kathleen (Ring) Lucas

May 11, 2012

Kathleen Lucas, RN , age 63, of 259 Prospect St, Fall River, MA died Friday, May 11, 2012, at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Lucas for 40 years. Born March 8, 1949 in Newport, RI she was the daughter of Helen and the late James F. Ring. She...

Thomas  J. Cordeiro

Thomas J. Cordeiro

May 10, 2012

Thomas J. Cordeiro, 78, of Assonet, formerly of Tiverton and Florida, husband of Irene (Enos) Cordeiro, died Thursday, May 10, 2012. He owned and operated Tom's Auto Body, Tiverton and previously was employed by Jack's Auto Body, Tiverton. Besides his wife of 57 years, he leaves three children, Guy T. Cordeiro of Boston, John T. Cordeiro...

Jeanne  F. (Potvin)  Pelletier

Jeanne F. (Potvin) Pelletier

May 10, 2012

Jeanne F. (Potvin) Pelletier, 87, of Fall River, widow of Arthur J. "Archie" Pelletier, died Thursday, May 10, 2012. She was the mother of Michelle Mello (husband Steven) of Fall River and the late the late Colette Bastille Brabant; the grandmother of Richard Bastille of Fall River and Jeffrey Mello (wife Cheryl) of Coventry, RI; the...

Doris  E. (Lavallee)  Ribeiro

Doris E. (Lavallee) Ribeiro

May 5, 2012

Doris E. (Lavallee) Ribeiro, 80, of So. Main St., Fall River, wife of James Ribeiro, died Saturday, May 5, 2012. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, she worked in the garment industry for many years retiring from Lexcraft, Inc. Besides her husband of 58 years, she leaves a son, David Ribeiro and his wife Pauline of...

Wendy Peterson

Wendy Peterson

May 5, 2012

Wendy (Guimar) Peterson, 39, of Fall River, died Saturday, May 5, 2012, after a long illness. She was the daughter of Maggie A. Donald of Fall River and the late Joseph Guimar. Besides her mother, survivors include her former husband, Robert Peterson, 3 children, Victoria and Robert Peterson and Alexis Monis; a sister, Jean Weeks, a...

Eleanor  C. (Bolduc)  Lawton

Eleanor C. (Bolduc) Lawton

May 3, 2012

Eleanor C. (Bolduc) Lawton, 101, formerly of Tiverton Four Corners, widow of Lloyd H. Lawton, died Thursday, May 3, 2012. Mrs. Lawton and her late husband operated Lawton's Christmas Gift Shop and Garden Center, Four Corners, Tiverton, for many years. She was the mother of Sandra White (husband Bruce D. White) of Assonet, MA, and Diane...

Norman  F. Manchester,  Jr.

Norman F. Manchester, Jr.

May 2, 2012

Norman F. Manchester, Jr., 84, of Beech Ave., Tiverton, RI, beloved husband of Mary E. Manchester, was delivered into the arms of our heavenly Lord Jesus Christ with his loving wife and daughters by his side on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. An Army and Navy veteran of WW II, he worked with his family in the...

Maria  I. Dasilva

Maria I. Dasilva

May 2, 2012

Maria I. (Cardoso) daSilva, 92, formerly of Bristol, and Newport, widow of Jaime G. daSilva, a member of the Newport Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012. She leaves children, Mary Cativo and her husband Gilbert M. of Tiverton, and Jaime H. daSilva of Newport; grandchildren, Michael A., Gilbert M., Richard, and David C....

Edward  A. Kerr

Edward A. Kerr

Apr 29, 2012

Edward A. Kerr, 63, of Shore Drive, Fall River, formerly of Somerset, husband of Patricia A. (Hurley) Kerr, died peacefully Sunday, April 29, 2012. He was surrounded by his loving family. An Honors Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, he was Head of the Culinary Arts Department at Diman Regional Vocational High School for over...

Barbara  Jean Corley

Barbara Jean Corley

Apr 28, 2012

Barbara Jean Corley, RN, 64, of McGowan St., Fall River, formerly of New York, NY, widow of Merchant William Brown, and daughter of the late Gertrude Corley, died Saturday, April 28, 2012. A dedicated pediatric nurse, she was employed by Bellevue Hospital, New York for many years. A light spirited, selfless, and warm hearted person, she...

Roger  R. Rousseau

Roger R. Rousseau

Apr 28, 2012

Roger R. Rousseau, 84, of Summer St., Somerset, husband of the late Rita (Proulx) Rousseau, died Saturday, April 28, 2012. A Navy veteran of WW II, he was a self employed master carpenter and builder, construction foreman for Stop & Shop Supermarkets and Bradlees, and shop foreman for Stop & Shop. He was a member of...

Robert  "Rube" Caron

Robert "Rube" Caron

Apr 28, 2012

Robert "Rube" Caron, 87, of "Swan Brook", Swansea, formerly of Fall River, husband of Pauline M. (Cayer) Caron, died Saturday, April 28, 2012. A Navy veteran of WW II, he was employed at the Paul Dever State School, Taunton, caring for the disabled for 38 years. A well known and very talented area musician, he headed...

Doris  M. Jolivet

Doris M. Jolivet

Apr 24, 2012

Doris M. (Ernst) Jolivet, 91, longtime resident of Swansea, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012. She was the wife of the late Clarence Jolivet and John Niejadlik. She enjoyed traveling. Survivors include 3 children, John (wife Patricia) Niejadlik of Boca Raton, FL, Joan (husband John) Britland of Swansea and Joyce (husband Robert) Doucette of Franklin, MA; 7...

Stacy  Marie Destremps

Stacy Marie Destremps

Apr 23, 2012

Stacy Marie Destremps, 37, of Tiverton, a beloved daughter, sister, auntie and friend, died Monday, April 23, 2012. A graduate of Tiverton High School, Class of 1993, she was a Claims Analyst Manager at Benefit Concepts, East Providence. A lifelong Elvis fan and avid photographer, she enjoyed visits to Newport Grand and spending time with her...

Rene  J. Latinville

Rene J. Latinville

Apr 22, 2012

Rene J. Latinville, 81, of Lafayette Drive, Fall River, son of the late Narcisse "Pete" and Valentine (St.Amand) Latinville, died Sunday, April 22, 2012. He was the manager of the shoe department at the former R.A. McWhirr's and Martin & Sullivan Shoe Store. A tenor, he was a member of the Allegro Glee Club; Soloist at...

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