OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

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...

Rita (Letendre)  Blanchette

Rita (Letendre) Blanchette

Mar 8, 2011

Rita (Letendre) Blanchette of Westport, MA, passed peacefully into eternal rest Tuesday night, March 8, after a long illness. She was 93. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Joubert) Letendre and the sister of the late Everett Letendre. She was predeceased by her husband, Hector Blanchette. She is the beloved mother of...

Patricia Pacheco

Patricia Pacheco

Mar 6, 2011

Patricia Pacheco, 69, of Westport, died Sunday, March 6, 2011. Survivors include siblings Carol Lake and Susan Costa, both of Fall River and Alan Rioux of Somerset, and nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Manuel S. Pacheco and Olive (Silvia) Rioux and the sister of the late Richard Pacheco. Following cremation, a...

Raymond  A. Goulet

Raymond A. Goulet

Mar 5, 2011

Raymond A. Goulet, 67, of Dover St., Fall River, husband of Georgette (Brouillard) Goulet, died Saturday, March 5, 2011. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his wife of 39 years, he leaves 3 daughters, Deborah Wetzel and her husband Peter of Ohio, Lori Santos and her husband Joseph Swansea and Robin Carvalho...

John Messier

John Messier

Mar 5, 2011

John Messier, 41, of King Philip St., Fall River, formerly of Somerset, son of Doris (Gamelin) Messier of Somerset and the late J. Vincent ‘Vinnie" Messier, died Saturday, March 5, 2011. A graduate of Somerset High School and New England Institute of Technology, he was employed by J & J Marine Fabricating, Somerset. A Red Sox...

Patricia (O'Brien)  Maucione

Patricia (O'Brien) Maucione

Mar 4, 2011

Patricia (O'Brien) Maucione, 69, of County St., Somerset and Summerfield, FL, widow of Arthur A. Maucione, Jr., died Friday, March 4, 2011. She enjoyed traveling, music, old movies, and walking the Florida beaches. She leaves two children, Gina L. Maucione of Somerset, and Michael A. Maucione and his wife Susan of Swansea; two grandchildren, Jocelyn and...

Irene (Borges)  Borges

Irene (Borges) Borges

Mar 3, 2011

Irene (Borges) Borges, 88, of Fall River, widow of George M. Borges, died Thursday, March 3, 2011. The daughter of the late John and Helen (Valentine) Borges, she was a riveter with the Firestone Co. during WW II and then worked in the garment industry. She was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed her pets,...

Madeleine  G. (Rivard)  Berard

Madeleine G. (Rivard) Berard

Mar 2, 2011

Madeleine G. (Rivard) Berard, 84, of Nichols St., Fall River, formerly of Central Falls, RI, wife of the late Dr. Maurice A. Berard, died suddenly from complications of chronic illness, on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at her home. Madeleine was a dedicated pianist who worked assiduously at it until the day she died. As a faithful...

Theresa Narciso

Theresa Narciso

Feb 27, 2011

Theresa (Medeiros) Narciso, 63, of Portsmouth, RI, wife of Reginald "Reggie" Narciso, died unexpectedly, Sunday, February 27, 2011. A retired secretary, she worked for over 30 years for NUWC. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and cherished spending time with her family. Besides her husband of 18 years she leaves a sister, Angie Isadore and her husband Eric...

Joseph Chodkowski

Joseph Chodkowski

Feb 25, 2011

Joseph Chodkowski Jr., 78, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday, February 25, 2011. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Lois "Bunny" Duquette Chodkowski. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Linda (Chodkowski) Bagwell (husband Ian) of League City, TX, Cheryl Chodkowski (companion Michael McDonald) of...

Joan Bardan

Joan Bardan

Feb 25, 2011

Joan (Kemp) Bardan, 63, of S. Main St. Fall River, wife of Raymond Bardan, died Friday, February 25, 2011. She was an avid reader and loved going to the movies. Besides her husband of 41 years she leaves 5 children, Cheryl Kemp of Fall River, Dennis Bardan (wife Sara) of Taunton, Michael Bardan (wife Erica) of...

Thomas David "Red" O'Neil

Thomas David "Red" O'Neil

Feb 25, 2011

Thomas David "Red" O'Neil, 72, of Swansea, husband of Barbara (Lizak) O'Neil, died Friday, February 25, 2011. An electrical engineer, he was employed by NUSC, Newport for 33 years. A 1956 graduate of B. M. C. Durfee High School, he attended the former Bradford Durfee College of Technology. He was a member of Green Valley Country...

Milton  A. Pisarczyk

Milton A. Pisarczyk

Feb 23, 2011

Milton A. Pisarczyk, 76, of Quarry St., Fall River, husband of Claudette (Levesque) Pisarczyk, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, he was plant manager and a 60 year employee of Frosty Beverage Co. An Army veteran of the Korean war, he served with the 508th. Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was...

Gaile (Sparshott)  Drew

Gaile (Sparshott) Drew

Feb 22, 2011

Gaile (Sparshott) Drew, 51, of Canal St., Fall River, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011. She was the wife of Carol (Tatro) Drew, the daughter of Walter "Bud" Sparshott (wife Nancy) and Mary (Perry) Correira; the mother of Tony Sparshott and Troy Wool; the grandmother of Trinity Wool and Logan King; and the sister of Donna Thorpe,...

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