OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Lorraine  D. (Lachance)  Lepage

Lorraine D. (Lachance) Lepage

Feb 23, 2012

Lorraine D. (Lachance) Lepage, 80, formerly of Swansea and Hancock Estates, Tiverton, widow of Bertrand J. Lepage, died Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River. A graduate of Holy Union Novitiate High School and Sacred Hearts College, she was a Roman Catholic Nun for 25 years. As a Sister of the Holy Union...

Izmile  David Lozano

Izmile David Lozano

Feb 21, 2012

Izmile David "Champion" Lozano, 26 day old infant, passed away on February 21, 2012 at Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence. Born in Woman and Infants Hospital, Providence, on January 26, 2012, he was the son of Jeremias Lozano and Holly Manchester of Fall River. Besides his parents, he leaves, a sister, Jayanna Manchester; Paternal grandparents and Maternal...

Eva  Y. (Tardie)  Desmarais

Eva Y. (Tardie) Desmarais

Feb 18, 2012

Eva Y. (Tardie) Desmarais, 100, formerly of Assonet, widow of Edward W. "Pee-wee" Desmarais, died Saturday, February 18, 2012. Mrs. Desmarais and her late husband operated the former Desmarais Saw Mill for many years. A lover of animals, she enjoyed country living and cherished time spent with her family. She leaves three children, Ernest P. Desmarais...

Yolande  C. (Roy)  Cote

Yolande C. (Roy) Cote

Feb 17, 2012

Yolande C. (Roy) Cote, 86, of Bower St., Somerset, widow of Wilfred J. Cote, died Friday, February 17, 2012. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, she was employed by Peerless Undergarment and Jodi-Sue Manufacturing. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality and the Royal Century Club of St. Louis de France Parish....

Diane (Pereira)  Robinson

Diane (Pereira) Robinson

Feb 13, 2012

Diane (Pereira) Robinson, 38, of Warren St., Fall River, wife of John E. Robinson, and daughter of Teresa (Carvalho) Pereira and the late Manuel G. Pereira, died Monday, February 13, 2012. A dedicated foster mother to many children and mother of eight, she was a Certified Nursing Assistant and was also employed by Quaker Fabrics. Besides...

Dorothy (Moniz)  King

Dorothy (Moniz) King

Feb 11, 2012

Dorothy (Moniz) King, 90, formerly of Forest St., Fall River, widow of John A. King, died Saturday, February 11, 2012. A licensed practical nurse, she was employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital for 34 years. A CB Operator, she enjoyed the beach and Foxwoods Casino, and ice skating many years ago, and was a member of the...

Angelina (Pereira)  Demelo

Angelina (Pereira) Demelo

Feb 9, 2012

Angelina (Cabral) DeMelo, 82, of Montaup St., Fall River, widow of Evaristo C. DeMelo, died Thursday, February 9, 2012. Born in Arrifes, Ponta Delgada, Sé�o Miguel, Azores, she was employed by Soloff and Sons and Bradley Scott Mfg. The mother of the late John Melo (wife Mary Melo), she leaves sons, Joseph DeMelo (wife Lucy), and...

Richard  T Skinger

Richard T Skinger

Feb 9, 2012

Richard T. Skinger, 85, of Palm Coast, FL, and Swansea, MA, husband of Virginia (Dand) Skinger, died Thursday, February 09, 2012, at home. He was a world traveler, visiting 175 countries. He also was a New England tour guide and an avid gardener. Besides his wife of 61 years, survivors include three children, Karen Parry and...

Eleanor  "Nora" (Bensen)  Valois

Eleanor "Nora" (Bensen) Valois

Feb 8, 2012

Eleanor "Nora" (Bensen) Valois, 78, of Globe St., Fall River, wife of Roland E. Valois, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012, A graduate of Westport High School, Class of 1951, she was employed by Fall River Paper Supply and Bristol Knitting Mills. Besides her husband of 56 years, she leaves 7 children, Teresa Valois, Alan Valois (Donna),...

Gilbert  D Guimond

Gilbert D Guimond

Feb 7, 2012

Gilbert D. Guimond, 81, of Tiverton, husband of Jeannette (Levasseur) Guimond, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. The owner and operator of Guimond Farms Convenience Stores, he had previously worked with his father at Guimond Farms Dairy. He was a proud graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School and Bentley...

John Soares

John Soares

Feb 5, 2012

John Soares, 50, of Fall River, died February 5, 2012. A Durfee High School and Bristol Community College graduate, he was employed by the City of Fall River at the Police Department Headquarters. The brother of Ana Mota (Jorge), Maria Almeida, and Joao Afonso, all of North Providence, RI, Joseph Afonso (Rosa) of North Smithfield, RI,...

Noreen (Mendonca)  Morin

Noreen (Mendonca) Morin

Feb 3, 2012

Noreen (Mendonca) Morin, 83, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Broadway, Fall River, widow of Edward L. Morin, died Friday, February 3, 2012. A Cherry and Webb runway model in her earlier years, she was employed by Smith Office Equipment, Garland Corp. at Fall River Knitting Mills, O'Brien's Office Supply, the Portsmouth, RI Town Hall, and I.M.S.,...

Donald  M. Cote

Donald M. Cote

Feb 2, 2012

Donald M. Cote, 58, of Fall River, died Thursday, February 2, 2012. He was employed as a submarine welder. Survivors include a daughter, Heather Botelho and her husband John of Fall River; two grandchildren, Daniel and Cyerah Botelho; six siblings, Elaine Larrivee of Swansea, Edward J. Cote of Assonet, Pauline Cote of Pomfret, CT, Paulette Nieriawski...

Robert  R Lecomte

Robert R Lecomte

Feb 1, 2012

Robert R. "Bob" LeComte, 62, of Brayton Ave., Fall River, a dedicated member of the Fall River Police Department for many years, and an Army veteran of the Korean War, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012. The son of the late Raymond LeComte and Dorothy (Kennedy) LeComte, he was a die hard Patriots fan. He leaves 2...

Cecile (Tardi)  Martinville

Cecile (Tardi) Martinville

Jan 31, 2012

Cecile (Tardi) Martinville, 92, of Fall River, widow of Adelard "Del" Martinville, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She was a Wixon School lunch aide. She leaves daughters, Cecile I. Couture (husband Paul) and Paulette Martinville, all of Fall River, and Janet Remillard (husband Robert) of Somerset; grandchildren, Lori Costello (Gene), Rochelle Therrien (Michael), Scott Remillard (Michelle),...

Walter  J. Reis

Walter J. Reis

Jan 28, 2012

Walter J. Reis, 63, husband of Madeline (Rego) Reis, of Horizon Drive, Tiverton, and son of Dirce C. (Zantaforni) Reis of Fall River and the late Henry W. Reis, died Saturday, January 28, 2012. A Navy veteran, he was a 30 year member of the Massachusetts Department of Correction, retiring in 2005. Besides his wife of...

Miguel Cordeiro

Miguel Cordeiro

Jan 27, 2012

Miguel Cordeiro, 38, of Kellogg St., Fall River, husband of Emily (Cordeiro) Cordeiro, died Friday, January 27, 2012. Born in Feteiras do Sul, Sao Miguel, Azores, the son of Gilda (dos Santos) Cordeiro of Sao Miguel and the late Gilbert Cordeiro, he emigrated to Fall River in January of 1997. A member of Santo Christo Parish,...

Donnell  L. Hunt

Donnell L. Hunt

Jan 27, 2012

Donnell L. Hunt, 45, of New Bedford, husband of LeeAnn (McKissack) Hunt, died on January 27, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after an illness. Born in Boston on September 16, 1966, he was the son of Zellatta Mae Hunt of Shelby, North Carolina and the late Robert Jones. Prior to his illness, Mr....

Rita  L. (Baraby)  Amiot

Rita L. (Baraby) Amiot

Jan 25, 2012

Rita L. (Baraby) Amiot, 94, of Fall River, widow of Raymond A. Amiot, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012. A member of Notre Dame Parish, she was a Marian Medal recipient and an active member of the Women's Guild. She worked in the garment industry and for charity she knitted squares for the Rotary Club and hats...

Theresa  "Tess" Mccullough

Theresa "Tess" Mccullough

Jan 24, 2012

Theresa "Tess" (Nadeau) McCullough, 88, of Fall River, wife of John H. McCullough, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012. She was employed by Firestone Rubber Co. A child actress, Tess was a member of La Troupe Talbot. During WWII, she entertained the troops with the USO. A member of Niagara, St. Anne's and Firestone Senior Clubs, she...

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