OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Joyce (Neto)  Fortier

Joyce (Neto) Fortier

Apr 12, 2011

Joyce (Neto) Fortier, 52, of Somerset, widow of William "Billy" Fortier, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. A dental assistant for many years, she enjoyed camping by the ocean, basketball, music, cooking, gardening and most of all she loved being with her family and friends. She was the mother of Jillian...

Irene  C. (Monast)  Levesque

Irene C. (Monast) Levesque

Apr 10, 2011

Irene C. (Monast) Levesque, 99, formerly of Broad St. Fall River, widow of Albert A. Levesque, died Sunday, April 10, 2011. A Marian Medal recipient, she was past president of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of the former Blessed Sacrament Parish, and a member of the Women's Guild of Holy Ghost Parish. Survivors include 4...

Salomea  "Sally" (Gasior)  Martin

Salomea "Sally" (Gasior) Martin

Apr 9, 2011

Salomea A. "Sally" (Gasior) Martin, 85, formerly of Lewin St., Fall River, widow of Ralph S. Martin, died Saturday, April 9, 2011. A former waitress at the Quequechan Club, Fall River and White's of Westport, she enjoyed knitting, visiting the Fall River Senior Citizens Center, and playing bingo with her friends at the Catholic Memorial Home....

Donald  F. Burke

Donald F. Burke

Apr 8, 2011

Donald F. Burke, 88, of Stafford Rd., Fall River, husband of Germaine "Geri" (Charron) Burke, died Friday, April 8, 2011. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, avid bowler, and member of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton, he owned and operated Don's Television Sales and Service for 43 years. Besides his wife of 63 years, he...

Armand  R. Auclair,  Jr.

Armand R. Auclair, Jr.

Apr 6, 2011

Armand R. Auclair, Jr., 61, of Longhill Ave., Somerset, formerly of Fall River, husband of Diane (Platt) Auclair, formerly Sewell, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011. A mechanical designer, he was employed by Kidde-Fenwal Systems, Ashland. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Gerald "Jerry" Armand Auclair of Middletown, RI; a sister, Michelle Hubert of Fall River;...

James Albany

James Albany

Apr 5, 2011

James Albany, 88, formerly of Deer St., Somerset, husband of the late Mary (Panaretos) Albany, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011. A Navy Seabees veteran of WW II, he was the owner of the former Star Lunch, Fall River and was employed by the former Fay's Grill, Fall River, the Newport Naval Base cafeteria and Independence Harbor,...

John  R. English

John R. English

Apr 1, 2011

John R. "Jack" English, 72, of Fall River, husband of the late Marilyn (Dunse) Arruda, died Friday, April 1, 2011. A Fall River Housing Authority commissioner and former inspector, he was also employed by Viti Mercedes-Benz and was a Fall River School Department paraprofessional. Survivors include 6 children, Kenneth Arruda (wife Edith) of Hampton, NH, Gary...

Bernard  Mckenzie Coleman,  Sr.

Bernard Mckenzie Coleman, Sr.

Mar 31, 2011

Bernard McKenzie Coleman, Sr., 61, of Fall River, Massachusetts, died Thursday, March 31, 2011. He was born in Alexandria, LA on September 15, 1949. A Vietnam War veteran, and a member of the American Legion, he served in the Air Force for fifteen years and worked in the field of mental health. He leaves to cherish...

Anita  F. Melanson

Anita F. Melanson

Mar 30, 2011

Anita F. (Arsenault) Melanson, 94, of Fall River, widow of Edward J. Melanson, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011. She was employed by the former NBC Garment. Survivors include 3 children, Paul L. Melanson (wife Lorraine) of Somerset, Pauline A. Zalkind (husband late Norman) of Fall River and David Melanson of Worcester; 5 grandchildren, Denise Vezina, Michelle...

Brian  "Snags" Januario

Brian "Snags" Januario

Mar 28, 2011

Brian "Snags" Januario, 24, of Haffards St., Fall River, died Monday, March 28, 2011. He was the father of Ethan and Evan Januario; the fiancée of Ashley Pavao; the son of Cidalia (Santos) Espinola and the late Emanuel Januario; the stepson of Roger Arruda; the grandson of Louis B. Santos and the late Zulmira (Moniz) Santos;...

Cecilia (Oliveira)  O'Leary

Cecilia (Oliveira) O'Leary

Mar 26, 2011

Cecilia (Oliveira) O'Leary, 71, of Wooley St., Fall River, died Saturday, March 26, 2011. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School and Bristol Community College, she was employed by the Massachusetts Department of Employment and Training. She was a member of the East End Sportsman's Club. She leaves a son, Michael J. O'Leary and 2 granddaughters,...

Rene  B. Francoeur

Rene B. Francoeur

Mar 25, 2011

Rene B. Francoeur, 83, of Borden Place East, 111 Borden St., Fall River, formerly of Bogle St., husband of Irene E. (Taylor) Francoeur, died Friday, March 25, 2011, at Catholic Memorial Home. An Army Air Forces veteran of WW II, he was employed by Firestone Rubber Co., Fall River and Lloyd Manufacturing Corp., Warren, RI. A...

Imelda  A. (Levesque)  Ferland

Imelda A. (Levesque) Ferland

Mar 24, 2011

Imelda A. (Levesque) Ferland, 94, of Park St., Fall River, widow of Albert T. Ferland, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Catholic Memorial Home. She was a member of the Franco American Civic League. She leaves 7 children, Madeleine Bileau (husband Roland) of Tucson, AZ, and Henry G. Ferland (wife Therese), Cecile Aubin, John P. Ferland,...

Eva  M. (Talbot)  Martineau

Eva M. (Talbot) Martineau

Mar 22, 2011

Eva M. (Talbot) Martineau, 90, of Westport, MA, formerly of Fall River, widow of Omer J. Martineau, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. She taught kindergarten at St. Jean Baptiste School, Fall River, for 27 years, and was a hostess at the former Captain PJ's Seafood Galley, Somerset for several years. She leaves, 4 children, Omer "Jay"...

Virginia  C Dupont

Virginia C Dupont

Mar 20, 2011

Virginia C. (Martin) Dupont, 93, wife of the late Clarence E. Dupont, of Fall River, died Sunday, March 20, 2011. During her career as an LPN, she specialized in the care of babies. She enjoyed the out-of-doors and was a long-time member of the Girl Scouts of America. She was a benefactor to the Wind in...

Lionel A, "Phonse" Gamache

Lionel A, "Phonse" Gamache

Mar 16, 2011

Lionel A. "Phonse" Gamache, 61, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Fall River, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011. A master electrician, he was the son of Doris (Canuel) Gamache Kaegael of Westport and the late Muriel Gamache; the stepson of Theodore Kaegael of Westport; the brother of Dr. Robert Gamache (wife Suzanne) of Dunstable, MA and Michelle...

Michael  C Earle

Michael C Earle

Mar 16, 2011

Michael C. Earle, 58, of 211 Hyacinth St., Fall River, husband of Lucia (DeMelo) Earle, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Besides his wife of 30 years, he leaves 2 children, Michael J. Earle and Julianne R. Earle; his parents, Mary (Hatchie) Earle of Seekonk, and Donald F. Earle of AZ. He also leaves 2 sisters,...

Janice  M. (Thayer)  Andrews-Cook

Janice M. (Thayer) Andrews-Cook

Mar 14, 2011

Janice M. (Thayer) Andrews-Cook, 65, of New Bedford, wife of Paul Cook, died Monday, March 14, 2011. She was formerly employed by Walmart, Dartmouth and enjoyed bingo and reading. Besides her husband she leaves, daughters, Cynthia M. Durette (husband Daniel) of New Bedford, and Nancy J. Paquet (husband Thomas) of Fall River; stepchildren, Robin A. Poitras...

Georgianna Murphy

Georgianna Murphy

Mar 14, 2011

Georgianna (Raposa) Murphy, 93, of Malden, died Monday, March 14, 2011. Survivors included her devoted husband of 44 years, Patrick J. Murphy; 4 children, Russell Golden (wife Maureen) of Somerset, Barbara MacDonald (husband Allan) of Pawleys Island, S.C., Gail DaCosta (husband Louis) of Fall River and Dale Murphy (fiancée Doris Ferris) of Somerset; numerous loving grandchildren,...

Gerard I. "Gerry" Duquette

Gerard I. "Gerry" Duquette

Mar 9, 2011

Gerard I. Duquette, 83, of California St., Fall River, husband of Lucille B. (Pineault) Duquette, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at St. Anne's Hospital. A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School, he served in the 24th. Army Division in Japan, and was Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer at Durfee Attleboro Bank, retiring in 1991. He attended...

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