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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Jeannette I. (Gagnon) Clement
Jul 19, 2011
Jeannette I. (Gagnon) Clement, 93, of Hunter St., Fall River, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011. A homemaker, she was a lifelong member of St. Anne Parish, and president of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of the parish for 25 years. The loving wife of 70 years of Raymond R. Clement, she was the mother...
Barbara Ann (Wilson) Lizotte
Jul 18, 2011
Barbara Ann (Wilson) Lizotte, 72, of Westlook Lane, Westport, MA, formerly Marlboro, MA, wife of Thomas Lizotte, died Monday, July 18, 2011. A successful businesswoman, she was president of True Grit Abrasives, Inc., New Bedford, co-owner of the former Giard Brothers Printing, Marlboro, and a licensed real estate broker for more than thirty years. Her greatest...
Estelle (Medeiros) Medeiros
Jul 17, 2011
Estelle (Medeiros) Medeiros, 87, of Borden St., Westport, formerly of Milliken Blvd., Fall River, widow of Augustine "Gus" Medeiros, died Sunday, July 17, 2011. She was employed by M & G Sportswear and was a member of the Melody Club. The sister of the late Marie Morango, she leaves nieces and nephews including her caregiver Rose...
Duarte M. Oliveira
Jul 17, 2011
Duarte M. Oliveira, 54, of Duluth St., Fall River, son of the late Duarte and Maria (Viveiros) Oliveira, died Sunday, July 17, 2011. An avid reader, he loved fishing with his brothers and quahogging at the home of Helena and Charles and cherished spending time with Madison and Rolland. He was the brother of Edalina Oliveira...
Edward "Champ" Ashook
Jul 14, 2011
Edward "Champ" Ashook, 86, of North Eastern Avenue, Fall River, husband of Renee (Haddad) Ashook, died Thursday, July 14, 2011. Sharing a sense of fashion and love for style he operated, with his wife, Renee's Showcase, Pleasant St. for the past 43 years. He also operated the former Ashook's Bakery, Flint St., and was a Metropolitan...
Roger "Jiggie" Desrochers
Jul 13, 2011
Roger "Jiggie" Desrochers, 83, of Bridle Way, Fall River, formerly of Sodom Rd., Westport, husband of Claudette (Simard) Desrochers, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011. A Navy veteran of WW II, he attended Msgr. Prevost High School and was employed by Duro Finishing for 37 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton, The...
Mary C. Kilby
Jul 12, 2011
Mary C. (Medeiros) Kilby, 75, of Fall River, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Julio and Inez (Perriera) Medeiros. Employed in the Fall River School System, she enjoyed reading, sunbathing and trips to the local casinos. She leaves 5 children, Norman Kilby of NC, Deborah...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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