OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
William P. "Billy" Dupras
Feb 16, 2011
William P. "Billy" Dupras, 50, of Fall River, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011. He served in the Navy and was employed by R & M Precision Machine Co., Paramount Tool, Inc. and Clithero Movers. He played softball at Father Kelly Park and enjoyed bowling. He was the father of Danielle Dupras (Jose Perez, Jr.) and Brittney...
Gilberto Costa Morais
Feb 16, 2011
Gilberto Costa Morais, 90, of Oliver St., Fall River, husband of 66 years to the late Maria "Piedade" (Medeiros) Morais, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Born in Ribeira Grande, Sé�o Miguel, Azores, he lived in Fall River for the past 42 years and was employed by Bradley-Scott Clothes Manufacturing and Fashion Sportswear. He was a member...
Loretta "Loree" (Charron) Braga
Feb 10, 2011
Loretta "Loree" (Charron) Braga, 82, of Chicago St., Fall River, widow of Raymond Braga, died Thursday, February 10, 2011. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, she worked in the garment industry for 42 years, retiring from Bobe-Jo Dress Manufacturing in 1991. She was a member of Concerned Women of America and loved making puzzles, sewing for...
James E. Murphy
Feb 6, 2011
James E. Murphy, 84, of Locust St., Fall River, beloved husband of the late Claire A. (Champoux) Murphy, died Sunday, February 6, 2011. Jim served in the US Army and was a veteran of WWII. He leaves a daughter, Michel Daley and her husband Jay of North Kingstown, RI; a granddaughter, Megan Whelan and her husband...
Raymond Desrosiers
Feb 3, 2011
Raymond Desrosiers, 86, of Tickle Rd., Westport, MA, formerly of Knight St., Fall River, husband of the late Irene (Gosselin) Desrosiers, died Thursday, February 3, 2011. An Army veteran of WW II, and 38 year employee of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works, he was a member of the Retired State, County, and Municipal Employees Assn.,...
Anthony "Tony" Sarno
Feb 1, 2011
Anthony "Tony" Sarno, 55, of 102 So. Main St., Fall River, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011. A talented Chess player and avid Yahtzee player, he enjoyed game shows, "Wheel of Fortune" and "The Price is Right" being his favorites, and had a keen memory for numbers and dates. He was also well known for his patience...
Doris (Thibault) Senechal
Jan 28, 2011
Doris (Thibault) Senechal, 80, of Quequechan St., Fall River, widow of Anselm "Sam" Senechal, died Friday, January 28, 2011. She worked in Fall River's garment industry and was a member and shop steward with the ILGWU, now UNITE. She was past-president of the Dover Social Club Ladies Auxiliary and greatly enjoyed bowling at the Holiday Lanes,...
Jose L. Silva
Jan 28, 2011
Jose L. Silva, 73, of Locust St., Fall River, husband of Naomi (Amaral) Silva, died Friday, January 28, 2011. Born in Lomba de Santa Barbara, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was employed by Advanced Cast Products Inc., South Easton. Besides his wife of 51 years, he leaves, a son, David Silva and his wife Gretchen...
Donald A. Roy
Jan 27, 2011
Donald A. Roy, 61, of Taunton, formerly of Fall River and Berkley, husband of the late Jeanne L. (Gagne) Roy, died Thursday, January 27, 2011. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School and Roger Williams University, he earned a master's degree from Southeastern Massachusetts University, and was employed by Princess House, Dighton and Norwell Manufacturing ,...
Maria "Piedade" (Medeiros) Morais
Jan 27, 2011
Maria "Piedade" (Medeiros) Morais, 86, of Fall River, wife of Gilberto Costa Morais, died Thursday, January 27, 2011. Born in Ponta Garça, Vila Franca do Campo, Sé�o Miguel, Azores, she lived in Fall River for the past 42 years and was employed by Fashion Sportswear. She adored her family and loved nature. Besides her loving husband...
Jarred R. Pelletier
Jan 26, 2011
Jarred R. Pelletier, 32, of North Main St., Fall River, formerly of Swansea, son of Robert E. and Kimberly M. (Andrews) Pelletier, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 26, 2011. A graduate of Case High School, Class of 1997, he was employed by Stop & Shop Supermarkets. He was an avid sports fan. Besides his parents, he leaves,...
Alice (Souza) Oliveira
Jan 24, 2011
Alice (Souza) Oliveira passed away in peace and comfort, Monday, January 24, 2011. A true matriarch, she led our family with a caring and supportive hand through the years. Mrs. Oliveira spent the last years of her life in Westport, with her son and daughter in-law Joan, but hailed from Rockland St. in Fall River. She...
Manuel G. Pereira
Jan 22, 2011
Manuel G. Pereira, 67, formerly of Columbia St., Fall River, husband of Teresa (Carvalho) Pereira, died Saturday, January 22, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. A member of Local 610 Laborers Union, he was employed by M. Dematteo Construction Co. He was an avid soccer fan of the Fall River United and FC Sporting teams,...
Deborah "Debbie" (King) Arruda
Jan 20, 2011
Deborah "Debbie" (King) Arruda, 55, of Bardsley St., Fall River, died Thursday, January 20, 2011. She operated booths at several area flea markets. She was the daughter of Lorraine (Doucette) King, and William King; the mother of Douglas Arruda, Jr. (Hilda Reis), Christopher Yost, Wayne Yost (Samantha Dillon), Jeremy Yost (Kendra Cabeceiras), Wesley Yost (Kristie Grothe),...
Maurice "Morris" Costa
Jan 19, 2011
Maurice "Morris" Costa, 90, formerly of Yellow Hill Rd., Fall River, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Born in Swansea, he moved to the family farm in Fall River as a boy. He and his brother Benny ran the dairy farm for many years. A substantial part of the farm was preserved in 2002, as part of...
Leon P. Isabel
Jan 19, 2011
Leon P. Isabel, 79, of Fall River, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He cherished time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed fishing and trips to Cuttyhunk Island. He leaves, his former wife, Phyllis (Morango) Isabel of...
Manuel Lourenco
Jan 17, 2011
Manuel Lourenco, 66, of Sodom Rd., Westport, formerly of Fall River, husband of Natalia (Moniz) Lourenco, died Monday, January 17, 2010. Besides his wife of 43 years, he leaves, 2 sons, Paul Jorge Lourenco of Westport, and Valter Lourenco and his wife Karen of New Bedford; a grandson, Josh Lourenco of New Bedford; siblings, Maria Tavares...
Dolores (Leger) Oliveira
Jan 17, 2011
Dolores (Leger) Oliveira, 78, of Fall River, wife of Dennis Oliveira, died Monday, January 17, 2011. Besides her husband of 58 years, she leaves, a son, Dennis Oliveira and his wife Sharon of Assonet; grandchildren, Craig, Amy, and Nathan Oliveira and Rachel Hare; brothers, Robert and Ronald Leger; and nieces and nephews. She was the mother...
Michael D. Poissant
Jan 16, 2011
Michael D. Poissant, 47, of East Freetown, MA, formerly of Fall River, husband of Karen (Budzisz) Poissant, and son of Douglas Poissant and the late Lillian Poissant, died Sunday, January 16, 2011, following a courageous, five year battle with cancer. A master electrician, licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, he was employed by Briere and Paquette...
Miguel S. Medeiros
Jan 14, 2011
Miguel S. Medeiros, 57, of Norman St., Fall River, husband of Osvalda (Barbosa) Medeiros, died Friday, January 14, 2011. Born in St. Antonio, St. Miguel, Azores, the son of Barbara (Silva) Medeiros of Fall River and the late Agostinho Medeiros, he was employed by Steppingstone, Inc. for many years. Besides his wife of 33 years, and...
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