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

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,...
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...

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....

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...

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...
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...
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...

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...
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...

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...

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.
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
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
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...
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...
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...