OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Louise E. (Levesque) Tavares
Jul 15, 2012
Louise E. (Levesque) Tavares, 67, of Mitchell Drive, Fall River, formerly of Buffinton St., wife of Robert E. Tavares, died Sunday, July 15, 2012. Employed by Boston Concessions, she was manager of the Horseneck Beach food concession and was also a hairdresser. Besides her husband of 44 years, she leaves 2 sisters, Claire Rousseau (husband Leo)...
Lorraine (Michaud) Desrosiers
Jul 14, 2012
Lorraine (Michaud) Desrosiers, 90, formerly of Chicago St., Fall River, widow of Armand L. Desrosiers, died Saturday, July 14, 2012. A member of UNITE, she was employed by Korber Hats, K & G Mfg., Fall River Dress MFG., Ronnie & K Mfg. and Stella Anne Frocks and a member of DAV Auxiliary, Post 9, and Classy...
Susan M. (Daviau) Desmarais
Jul 14, 2012
Susan M. (Daviau) Desmarais, 55, of Irving St., Fall River, daughter of Connie (St.Amand) Daviau and the late Normand A. Daviau, died Saturday, July 14, 2012. Besides her mother of Fall River, she leaves a son, Jason Desmarais and his wife Rachel, of Fall River; grandchildren, Jeffrey Barbosa and Evan Desmarais; sisters, Jeanne Costa and her...
Maurice L. "Mugsy" Denault
Jul 14, 2012
Maurice L. "Mugsy" Denault, 85, formerly of Eastern Ave., Fall River, husband of the late Virginia (Clement) Denault, died Saturday, July 14, 2012. A Navy veteran of WW II, he was an officer at the New Bedford House of Correction and a security guard for Comm. Electric. He was the father of Patricia Coelho (Jeffrey) of...
Manuel Cabral
Jul 13, 2012
Manuel Cabral, Jr., 77, of No. Main St., Fall River, formerly of William St., husband of Gilda (Ferreira) Cabral, died Friday, July 13, 2012. He was employed by TPI Boatbuilding, Warren, RI. Besides his wife of 49 years he leaves, 8 children, Jose Cabral and his wife Maria, and Maria Cabral, all of Fall River, John...

Lawrence "Larry" Paradise, Sr.
Jul 12, 2012
Lawrence "Larry" Paradise, Sr., 58, of Fall River, died Thursday, July 12, 2012 following a long illness. An avid fisherman, he was employed by Gladding- Hearn Shipbuilding and Gold Medal Bakery. He was the father of Tammy Paradise World (husband John) and Joshua Paradise, both of Fall River and Larry Paradise, Jr. of Somerset; the grandfather...
Peter P. Turriani
Jul 11, 2012
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service, Saturday, August 4 at 1:00 PM in the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River. Peter Primo Turriani, 68, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012. He was the manager of Paquette's North End Auto Supply for the past 35...

Angelo S. Carvalho
Jul 10, 2012
Angelo S. Carvalho, 76, of Park St., Fall River, husband of Maria P. (Elizardo) Carvalho, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012. A carpenter, he was employed by Horner Millwork, Somerset. He was a member of the Triumph Michaelense Club. Besides his wife of 53 years, he leaves, a son, Nelson P. Carvalho and his wife Rosa...

Jeanne Boswell
Jul 10, 2012
Jeanne (Nadeau) Chabot Boswell, 91, wife of the late Raymond C. Boswell, and the late George D. Chabot, of Fall River, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Employed by Bristol Elder Services, she was a food preparer for the "Meals On Wheels" program. She was a member of the Niagara Senior Center and South Main Senior Center....
Donna (Cordeiro) Chabot
Jul 9, 2012
Donna (Cordeiro) Chabot, 52, of Fall River, daughter of Olga (Vieira) Cordeiro and the late Edward Cordeiro, died Monday, July 9, 2012. The "greatest mother in the world", she was a NASCAR enthusiast and enjoyed fishing with her children and "ice mochas". An animal lover, she was a Forever Paws Animal Shelter volunteer. Besides her mother...

Gertrude J. (Ledoux) Ouellette
Jul 9, 2012
Gertrude J. (LeDoux) Ouellette, 90, formerly of Tiverton and Fall River, widow of Russell C. Ouellette, Sr., died Monday, July 9, 2012. Mrs. Ouellette and her late husband operated the former Professional Pharmacy. A licensed real estate broker, she was a graduate and National Honor Society member of BMC Durfee High School and graduate of Bradford...
John E. Ostroski
Jul 8, 2012
John E. Ostroski, 52, of Detroit St., Fall River, died Sunday, July 8, 2012. A member of Local 464, UWUA, he was a mechanical maintenance department employee of Dominion's Brayton Point Power Station, formerly New England Power Co. for 24 years. An avid fan of the New England sports teams, he was a member of the...
Noemia (Santos) Leite
Jul 6, 2012
Noemia (Santos) Leite, 85, of Dartmouth, formerly of Oliver St., Fall River, widow of Francisco Linhares Ferreira, died at home, Friday, July 6, 2012, surrounded by her family. A loving mother and homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with, and cooking for, her family. She leaves 11 children, Adriana Silva (husband Abel), Duarte Ferreira (wife Lizete) and...

Eunice M. (Almy) Burton
Jul 1, 2012
Eunice M. (Almy) Burton, 97, of Assonet, widow of Arthur L. Burton, died Sunday, July 1, 2012. She was employed by the Commonwealth at Taunton State Hospital. A benefactor of many charities, she also made many afghans donated to church and Paralyzed Veterans. She leaves grandchildren, Brian Burton and his wife Lisa of Assonet, Brenda Holderness...
Jose Carreiro
Jun 30, 2012
Jose Carreiro, 70, of Dwelly St., Fall River, formerly of Orange St., husband of Maria M. (DoSantos) Carreiro, died Saturday, June 30, 2012. Born in Fajé� de Cima, Ponta Delgada, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Dos Anjos) Carreiro. Besides his wife of 48 years, he leaves 4 sons, Raul M....

Manuel Bianchi
Jun 28, 2012
Manuel Bianchi, 80, of Dighton, formerly of Thomas St., Tiverton, died Thursday, June 28, 2012. He was the husband of the late Jeanine (Zywar) Bianchi. He owned and operated Broadway Plumbing and Heating with his brother, Pasquale. After his retirement, he was a Tiverton school bus monitor. Survivors include children, Lucretia Biszko (husband Ted) of Dighton...
Alice T. Paulo
Jun 27, 2012
Alice T. (Fitzgerald) Paulo, 78, of Fall River, widow of Alfred Paulo, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012. A member of ILGWU-UNITE, she was employed by Rand Sportswear, J & M Sportswear, Louis Hand and Meredith's Home Fashions. She leaves a daughter, Jane Botelho of Fall River; grandchildren, Brice Botelho and Kelsey Botelho; a sister, Dorothy Sliwa...
Joan (Carvalho) Medeiros
Jun 27, 2012
Joan (Carvalho) Medeiros, 71, of Rolling Green Dr., Fall River, widow of William Medeiros, passed away at home, Wednesday, June 27, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was employed by People, Inc. for many years. She leaves 6 children, Carol Giguere, William Medeiros, Jr., Michael Medeiros, Nancy Medeiros and Brenda Hunt, all of Fall River,...
Bertrand J. Levesque
Jun 23, 2012
Bertrand J. Levesque, 90, of Crescent St., Fall River, husband of Beatrice (DeCoste) Levesque, died Saturday, June 23, 2012. A Navy veteran of WW II, he was a self employed painter for many years and employed by Richard Lown Painting Co. Besides his wife of 67 years, he leaves 3 children, Gregory J. Levesque and his...
Adele M. (Saab) Beshara
Jun 21, 2012
Adele M. (Saab) Beshara, 94, of Fall River, wife of the late Naceb P. Beshara, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, surrounded by her family. A saleslady at Fall River Knitting Mills and Adams Drug Store, she worked with her sister at Vicky's Fruit Mart following her retirement. She was a communicant and Blessed Mother's Guild member...