OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Jacqueline  D. (Carter)  Banks

Jacqueline D. (Carter) Banks

Apr 22, 2011

Jacqueline D. (Carter) Banks, 79, of O'Grady St., Fall River, widow of Theodore H. Banks, died Friday, April 22, 2011. A member of the VFW Auxiliary, Bedford St., she was employed by the Fall River Unemployment Office, Fall River Nursing Home and in the Fall River School Department Lunch Program at the Kuss Middle School. She...

Howard R. "Bobby" Chace

Howard R. "Bobby" Chace

Apr 22, 2011

Howard R. "Bobby" Chace, 66, of Tecumseh St., Fall River, died Friday, April 22, 2011. An Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a computer programmer, consultant and systems analyst. He leaves his son, Glenn Marois of Swansea; siblings, Alton Chace of Norfolk, VA, Linda Bourgeois of NC, Donald Chace of Westerly RI, John...

Edna (Sutherland)  Barlow

Edna (Sutherland) Barlow

Apr 21, 2011

Edna (Sutherland) Barlow, a/k/a "The Cat Lady", 90, of Swansea, widow of Alexander "Tommy" Barlow, died Thursday, April 21, 2011. A lover of animals, and a Faxon Animal Rescue League volunteer, she enjoyed feeding birds and squirrels daily, and her cats continuously. Gardening, especially the planting of violets everywhere, was a favorite hobby. She leaves a...

Roy  A. Gagne

Roy A. Gagne

Apr 20, 2011

Roy A. Gagne, 78, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Fall River and Swansea, MA, husband of the late Gladys (Fontaine) Gagne, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011. An Army veteran of the Korean War, and retired aviation mechanic, he was a member of American Legion, Swansea and the Fall River Lodge of Elks. He leaves his longtime...

Lauretta Gauthier

Lauretta Gauthier

Apr 18, 2011

Lauretta Gauthier, formerly of 704 of So. Main St., Fall River, died Monday, April 18, 2011. She leaves siblings, Henry Gauthier and Germaine Gauthier, both of Fall River, and nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Mercier) Gauthier; and the sister of the late Aurore Tesh, Theresa Dube, and Wilfred,...

Claire M. "Meem" (Marcoux)  Potvin

Claire M. "Meem" (Marcoux) Potvin

Apr 17, 2011

Claire M. "Meem" (Marcoux) Potvin, of Bardsley St., Fall River, widow of Edouard L. "Ed" Potvin, died Sunday, April 17, 2011. Mrs. Potvin and her late husband owned and operated the former Potvin Auto Body, County St., for many years. She was later employed by Burlington Coat Factory and more recently was assistant to Atalay Sahin,...

Bertha  L. Dube

Bertha L. Dube

Apr 15, 2011

Bertha L. Dube, 87, formerly of Rolling Green Drive, Fall River, died Friday, April 15, 2011. She was employed by Firestone Rubber Co. as well as in the garment industry with several companies including Merit Dress Manufacturing. She was a member of ILGWU, now UNITE and a former member of the Rolling Green Senior Citizens Club....

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,...

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