OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Yvonne (Karama)  Nasser

Yvonne (Karama) Nasser

Nov 25, 2011

Yvonne (Karama) Nasser, 102, of Fall River, widow of Attorney Philippe A. Nasser, died Friday, November 25, 2011. Born in Cairo, Egypt, she lived in Fall River since 1974. She was a member of L'Association Francophone and a volunteer of Saint Anne's Hospital and St. Anthony of the Desert Parish of which she was a communicant....

Alban  E. Chouinard

Alban E. Chouinard

Nov 25, 2011

Alban E. Chouinard, 88, of Alsop St., Fall River, husband of the late Rita I. (Bussiere) Chouinard, died Friday, November 25, 2011. He was a John Hancock Insurance Co. agent for 37 years and a member of the Holy Name Society of Notre Dame Parish. An Army veteran of WW II, he was a surgical technician...

Claire  A. (Lussier)  Roussel

Claire A. (Lussier) Roussel

Nov 24, 2011

Claire A. (Lussier) Roussel, 83, of Fall River, widow of Gerard R. Roussel, died Thursday, November 24, 2011. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality, and the Women's Guild of Notre Dame Parish. A former member of the Allegro Glee club, she loved to sing and was a Red Sox fan. She...

Leonard  V. Konarski

Leonard V. Konarski

Nov 24, 2011

Leonard Vincent Konarski, 58, a director of career services and internships of UMass Boston, died on his favorite holiday, Thursday, November 24, 2011, surrounded by his family in South Shore Hospital after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Born in Fall River, Jan. 20, 1953, Mr. Konarski graduated from Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River,...

Mirissa  Ann Medeiros

Mirissa Ann Medeiros

Nov 24, 2011

FALL RIVER MEDEIROS, MIRISSA ANN, 22 of 627 Maple Street, passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2011. She was the beloved daughter of Darlene (Belmonte) Tetreault, formerly Medeiros and Steven Tetreault. Mirissa was a 2007 graduate of Durfee High School, graduating with honors. At Durfee High, she studied cosmetology and became a Licensed...

Stasia  C. (Chodkowski)  Rogala

Stasia C. (Chodkowski) Rogala

Nov 22, 2011

Stasia C. (Chodkowski) Rogala, 87, of Fall River, widow of Roman W. Rogala, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011. She was past-president of the Catholic Memorial Home Resident Council. She leaves 4 children, Julia Rogala of Westport, MA, Constance Muenick (husband Ollie) of Ohio, Frances Griffin (husband Kevin) of Fall River, and Paul Rogala (wife Karen) of...

Rita (Michaud)  O'Brien

Rita (Michaud) O'Brien

Nov 21, 2011

Rita (Michaud) O'Brien, 89, of Davis Rd., Westport, widow of Alexander O'Brien, died unexpectedly, at home, Monday, November 21, 2011. She was employed by Kerr Thread and Elbe File. She was the mother of the late Patricia Smith; the mother-in-law of Kenneth J. Smith, Sr. (wife Denise) of Westport; the grandmother of Robin Morin (husband Dennis),...

Liam  Frederick Terry

Liam Frederick Terry

Nov 19, 2011

Liam Frederick Terry, infant son of Nicholas and Lara-Beth (Lavigne) Terry of Taunton, died at birth, Saturday, November 19, 2011. Besides his parents he leaves two brothers, Aidan and Noah Terry; grandparents, Paul R. and Elizabeth-Ann Lavigne of Fall River and David and Cheryl Terry of Pelham, NH; and aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service...

Stephen  J. Gregory

Stephen J. Gregory

Nov 18, 2011

Stephen J. Gregory, 57, of Swansea, died Friday, November 18, 2011. A New England sports fan, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include 3 children, Stephanie Santos and her husband Michael, Hailey Ferreira and her husband Keith, and Stephen Gregory, all of Fall River; his father, Raymond Gregory of Tiverton, 4 grandchildren,...

Lillian  J. (Berard)  Paquette

Lillian J. (Berard) Paquette

Nov 17, 2011

Lillian J. (Berard) Paquette, 100, of Old Stevens Rd., Swansea, widow of Lionel O. Paquette, died at home, Thursday, November 17, 2011. An accomplished pianist, she was a member of the Choir and the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of St. Louis de France Parish and the Swansea Citizens Group. She leaves three children, Vivian S....

Ida  P. (Janeiro)  Bilodeau

Ida P. (Janeiro) Bilodeau

Nov 15, 2011

Ida P. (Janeiro) Bilodeau, 88, of Fall River, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011. She was a member of ILGWU, now UNITE. Survivors include a daughter, Paulette "Paula" Dennis and her husband Leonard of Little Compton and Marco Island, FL; granddaughters, Melissa Fogarty of Fall River and Gina Dennis of Westport, siblings, Dorothy Tavares of Little Compton,...

Dora  Rodrigues (Norman)  Riley

Dora Rodrigues (Norman) Riley

Nov 14, 2011

Dora (Norman) Rodrigues Riley, 92, formerly of Cook St., Fall River, widow of Joseph Rodrigues and James Riley, died Monday, November 14, 2011 at Catholic Memorial Home. She leaves a son, Joseph Rodrigues and his wife Nancy of Tiverton; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a brother, Arthur Norman of Somerset; and nieces and nephews. she was the mother of...

Margaret  L. (Read)  Silvan

Margaret L. (Read) Silvan

Nov 14, 2011

Margaret L. (Read) Silvan, 99, of Fall River, formerly of Berkley, died Monday, November 14, 2011 at Catholic Memorial Home. She joins her beloved husband, Eino H. Silvan (1912-1988), with whom she shared a deep and lasting love for over fifty years. She is survived by daughters, Margaret S. Casey and her husband Daniel of San...

Eugene  L. Boisselle

Eugene L. Boisselle

Nov 12, 2011

Eugene L. Boisselle, 88, husband of Adrienne (Ledoux) Boisselle, of North St., Somerset, died Saturday, November 12, 2011. A 1940 graduate of BMC Durfee High School, he was employed by Davis Screen and the US Postal Service for many years. An Army veteran of WW II, he served in Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe under General...

Cecile (Bouchard)  Rego

Cecile (Bouchard) Rego

Nov 11, 2011

Cecile (Bouchard) Rego, 71, of Montaup St., Fall River, wife of Richard Rego, died Friday, November 11, 2011. She was employed by Lamport Mfg., High Point Paper Box Co., Reflex Corp., and Aberdeen Mfg. Corp. div. of CHF Industries. An avid Red Sox fan, she cherished time spent with her family and friends and enjoyed the...

Raymond  A. Boulanger

Raymond A. Boulanger

Nov 6, 2011

Raymond A. Boulanger, 89, of Deer St., Somerset, husband of Anita (Karcher) Boulanger, died Sunday, November 6, 2011. A Navy veteran of WW II, he was employed at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station and by Bradlees Construction. Besides his wife of 59 years, he leaves three children, Paul d. Boulanger (Julie) of Taunton, JoAnn M....

Mary (Medeiros)  Vale

Mary (Medeiros) Vale

Nov 6, 2011

Mary (Medeiros) Vale, of "Borden Place West" 181 So. Main St., Fall River, widow of Manuel M. Vale, died Sunday, November 6, 2011, after a short illness. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, she worked in the garment industry for over 40 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and sewing. She leaves...

Jared  J. Martel

Jared J. Martel

Nov 5, 2011

Jared J. Martel, 27, of Tiverton and Fall River, died Saturday, November 5, 2011. A Tiverton High School graduate, he was a well know champion and all-star baseball player in his youth. He played in the Federal Little League at Kennedy Park, and with the Maplewood Babe Ruth Florida Team representing Fall River at the Disney...

William Rego

William Rego

Nov 1, 2011

William Rego, 87, of Woodman St., Fall River, husband of the late Laura (Costa) Rego, died Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at home, surrounded by his family. A Navy veteran of WW II and member of Local 251, Teamsters Union, he was employed by Hemingway Transportation, Red Star Transportation and Nelson Motor Freightways. A member of Good...

Stella  Marie) (Ste.)  Jeunesse

Stella Marie) (Ste.) Jeunesse

Oct 31, 2011

Stella L. (Ste. Marie) Jeunesse, 100, formerly of Fall River, Swansea and Somerset, widow of Edgard P. Jeunesse, died Monday, October 31, 2011 at "Country Gardens", Swansea. Employed by the former Berkshire Hathaway Co. many years ago, she was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of the former Blessed Sacrament Parish, Fall River,...