OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Januario  E. Bonanca

Januario E. Bonanca

Jul 11, 2011

Januario E. Bonanca, 75, of Watson Way, Fall River, husband of Natalia (Farias) Bonanca, died Monday, July 11, 2011. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, the son of the late Artur do Encarnacao and Gloria (de Medeiros) Bonanca, he was a commercial fisherman on the Island of St. Michael and employed by O'Day Boat Co.,...

Patricia  A. Frett

Patricia A. Frett

Jul 9, 2011

Patricia A. (Therrien) Frett, 62, of South Almond St., Fall River, wife of Francis J. Frett, Jr., and daughter of Albertina (Perry) Therrien of Somerset and the late Joseph Therrien, died Saturday, July 9, 2011. A graduate of Bristol Community College and Diman Regional School of Practical Nursing, she was an LPN/Surgical Technician for the past...

Jeanie  Ferguson Patten

Jeanie Ferguson Patten

Jul 8, 2011

Jeanie Ferguson Patten, 73, of Morris St., Fall River, died Friday, July 8, 2011. Jeanie had a love of animals, nature, and gardening, and was grateful for the friendship of Norma Gagne and the loving care she received at Catholic Memorial Home and from Community Home Care and Hospice. She leaves her husband Charles J. Patten...

Heather  A. Medeiros

Heather A. Medeiros

Jul 8, 2011

Heather A. Medeiros, 37, of Fall River, daughter of the late Joan (Medeiros) McCabe, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011. She was the granddaughter of Joan (Carvalho) Medeiros and the late William Medeiros. She will be sadly missed by her loving daughters, Alisha, Kayla and Kendra Medeiros. She was also survived by siblings, Carol A. Giguere,...

Harry  L. Jonah,  Jr.

Harry L. Jonah, Jr.

Jul 7, 2011

Harry L. Jonah, Jr., 70, of Fall River, MA, former husband of Judith Jonah of Mansfield, MA, died Thursday, July 7, 2011. A Navy veteran, and self employed contractor, he was a member of the Lakeville Eagles. Besides his former wife he leaves, 6 children, Michael Jonah of Whitman, MA, Timothy Jonah of North Quincy, MA,...

Nancy  C. (Beaulieu)  Arruda

Nancy C. (Beaulieu) Arruda

Jul 4, 2011

Nancy C. (Beaulieu) Arruda, 59, of Jamie Lynn Lane, Swansea, formerly of Somerset, wife of Lionel V. "Leo" Arruda, died Monday, July 4, 2011. She was employed by her dear friends Jackie and Kenny Landy at Steve's Bakery, Somerset, for 12 years. Besides her husband of 43 years, she leaves three children, Randy S. Arruda and...

Marie  E. Rego

Marie E. Rego

Jul 4, 2011

Marie E. (Macomber) Rego, 81, of formerly of 130 Canal St., Fall River, widow of Manuel Rego, died Monday, July 4, 2011. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, she was a member of the Over Fifty Club. Marie was a former member of St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Louis Parish. She is fondly remembered by...

Leo Marchand

Leo Marchand

Jul 2, 2011

Leo E. Marchand, 85, of Assonet, formerly of Fall River, husband of Therese G. (Gendreau) Cadrin Marchand, died Saturday, July 2, 2011. He was a typewriter technician employed by Cadrin's Office Machine Co. and Gray's Business Equipment, retiring in 1994. A member of the Royal Travelers, he was a former communicant of Notre Dame Parish. Besides...

A.  Joseph Allard

A. Joseph Allard

Jul 2, 2011

A. Joseph Allard, 80, of Fall River, formerly of New Bedford, husband of Claire M. (Messier) Allard, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 2, 2011. A meat cutter, he was employed by several area supermarkets, retiring from Grand Central Market in 1996. He later worked at Auclair's Market until he became ill in...

Agnes  C. Sullivan

Agnes C. Sullivan

Jun 30, 2011

Agnes C. Sullivan, 83, formerly of Durfee St., Fall River, died Thursday, June 30, 2011. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, she was employed by Louis Hand Manufacturing and was a member of the Women's Guild of Sacred Heart Parish and the Senior Citizens Chorus. She leaves a sister, Catherine T. Ellis of Somerset; nieces, nephews,...

Irene (Petrin)  Pacheco

Irene (Petrin) Pacheco

Jun 30, 2011

Irene (Petrin) Pacheco, 88, of Beach St., Fall River, widow of James P. Pacheco, Sr., entered into the presence of the Lord, Thursday, June 30, 2011. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, she was employed by K & G Mfg., Barbara Pat Mfg., and A & A Mfg., retiring in 1984. A faithful, 33 year member...

Maria C. "Connie" (Medeiros)  Fernandes

Maria C. "Connie" (Medeiros) Fernandes

Jun 23, 2011

Maria C. "Connie" (Medeiros) Fernandes, 54, of Augustus St., Fall River, wife of Serafim C. Fernandes, and daughter of Barbara (Silva) Medeiros of Fall River and the late Agostinho Medeiros, died Thursday, June 23, 2011. She was employed by Santoro Manufacturing and Quaker Fabrics. Besides her husband of 34 years, and mother, she leaves 3 children,...

Katherine Harnett

Katherine Harnett

Jun 22, 2011

Harnett, Katherine M., 64, of Warren, RI passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. In her final days she was surrounded by her family and many friends. Kathy was born January 18, 1947 in Fall River, the daughter of Marita (Vokes) Harnett and the late Thomas E. Harnett. She...

Armand  J. Berube

Armand J. Berube

Jun 21, 2011

Armand J. Berube, 87, of Day St., Fall River, husband of the late Norma (Riley) Berube, and father of the late Normand C. Berube, Sr., died Tuesday, June 21, 2011. A graduate of Thibodeau Business College, he was employed by A & P Supermarkets, Twin City Electric, and Nira Warehouse. An Army veteran of WW II,...

Eduardo  Pacheco Sousa

Eduardo Pacheco Sousa

Jun 21, 2011

Eduardo Pacheco Sousa, 73, of Fall River, formerly of Moses St. New Bedford, MA, husband of Diamantina (Cafua) Sousa, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011. He was employed as a fisherman and was a member of Mt. Carmel Church, New Bedford, MA. Besides his wife of 55 years, he leaves 3 children, Teresinha de Sousa Correia and...

Benjamin J. "Ben" Boudria

Benjamin J. "Ben" Boudria

Jun 18, 2011

Benjamin J. "Ben" Boudria, 79, of Rodman St., Fall River, husband of Diane "Dee" Boudria, died Saturday, June 18, 2011. A retired Fall River Firefighter, he was United Steel Workers of America Labor Organizer employed by General Bronze Corp., and was also employed by Westport Factory, Quality Furniture and the Leo Soares Bus Co. A member...

Daniel  P. Viveiros

Daniel P. Viveiros

Jun 18, 2011

Daniel P. Viveiros, 80, of Tiverton RI, passed away on June 18, 2011 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Bretenha, St. Michaels, Azores, he was the loving and devoted husband of Theresa (Levesque) Viveiros with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage on June 13. He was the son of the late Daniel and Mary PavaoViveiros....

Honora Rose "Nora" (Pruchnik)  Piekos

Honora Rose "Nora" (Pruchnik) Piekos

Jun 16, 2011

Honora Rose (Pruchnik) Piekos, 94, of Baker St., Fall River, widow of John Piekos, died Thursday, June 16, 2011. A communicant of Holy Cross Church of Saints Peter and Paul Parish, and Holy Rosary Society member, "Nora" received the Marian Medal in 1987. She was a Holy Cross Parish volunteer and dedicated cook, preparing the Polish...

Florence  A. (Rodrigues)  Imbeault

Florence A. (Rodrigues) Imbeault

Jun 16, 2011

Florence A. (Rodrigues) Imbeault, 63, of Buffinton St., Fall River, daughter of Florence (Sousa) Rodrigues of Fall River and the late Antone Rodrigues, died Thursday, June 16, 2011. Besides her mother, she leaves a son, Joseph F. Imbeault and his girlfriend Amanda Salas; sisters, Evelyn Claudio and Gilda Furtado; her companion, Ed Luciano; and nieces and...

Joseph  R. Brunette

Joseph R. Brunette

Jun 16, 2011

Joseph R. Brunette, 63, of Fall River, husband of Bernadette (Levesque) Brunette and the late Evelyn (Ferreira) Brunette, died Thursday, June 16, 2011. An antique car enthusiast, he was employed by Quaker Fabrics for 30 years. Besides his wife, he leaves, a son, Jason Brunette and his wife Shelly of Fall River; 3 sisters, Pauline Morrissette,...

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