OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Adrienne (Levesque)  Morin

Adrienne (Levesque) Morin

Aug 16, 2010

Adrienne (Levesque) Morin, 97, formerly of Park St., Fall River, widow of Norman R. Morin, died Monday, August 16, 2010. She leaves 2 children, Muriel I. Pepper and her husband Roger of Saco, Maine and Michael J. Morin of Fall River; a daughter-in-law, Eleanor Morin of East Providence; grandchildren, Althea Morin, Lee Morin and his wife...

Robert  J. Thibeault

Robert J. Thibeault

Aug 15, 2010

Robert J. Thibeault, 68, of Merton St., Somerset, formerly of Fall River, husband of Claire (Soares) Thibeault, died Sunday, August 15, 2010. He was employed by Couture Auto Body and Empire Chevrolet, Fall River, Auto Show, Seekonk, Fall River Municipal Incinerator, and Auto Zone, Somerset. A NASCAR fan and Harley-Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast, he enjoyed archery and...

Edward  H. Fitzgerald

Edward H. Fitzgerald

Aug 14, 2010

Edward H. Fitzgerald, FRPD (Ret.), 90, of Bay St., Fall River, husband of Suzanne (Beauparlant) Fitzgerald, died Saturday, August 14, 2010. An Army veteran of WW II, he was a 27 year member of the Fall River Police Department and the founder of the "Police K-9 Unit". He was passionate about his love of animals, especially...

Marion (Dionne)  Dupuis

Marion (Dionne) Dupuis

Aug 12, 2010

Marion (Dionne) Dupuis, 95, a lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away on August 12, 2010 at Catholic Memorial Home. Marion brought joy and happiness to the people whose lives she touched. Her life began and ended in Fall River and she is the last family member of her generation. She was preceded in death by...

Lorraine  De (Gravel)  Villers

Lorraine De (Gravel) Villers

Aug 12, 2010

Lorraine Y. (Gravel) de Villers, 82, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, died Thursday, August 12, 2010. A registered nurse, she was a graduate of the former Jesus Mary Academy and Union Hospital School of Nursing. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital as well as area nursing homes and health care...

Stephen  R. Furman

Stephen R. Furman

Aug 11, 2010

Stephen R. Furman, 72, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Fall River, Steve was the son of the late Stephen J. and Victoria (Kraska) Furman. A graduate of the Bradford Durfee College of Technology, he taught at Morton Junior High School and was Administrative Assistant to Mayor Roland G. Desmarais....

Kaye  Ronick (Wray)  Godfrey

Kaye Ronick (Wray) Godfrey

Aug 11, 2010

Kaye Ronick Godfrey, 88, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Bristol, RI, died peacefully on August 11, 2010. She was the wife of the late John A. Godfrey and the late Harold L. Ronick. She with her husband, John, co-founded Peck Rock Premiums which created and sold toys that went into cereal boxes. Born in Macon, Georgia,...

James  H. Crossley

James H. Crossley

Aug 10, 2010

James H. Crossley, 77, formerly of "Borden East", 111 Borden St., Fall River, husband of the late Barbara A. (Ormerod) Crossley, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010. A member of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton, he was employed by Arkwright Finishing Co. He was the son of the late Randolph and Rose (Simon) Crossley and the brother...

Gladys  M. (Little)  Janelle

Gladys M. (Little) Janelle

Aug 8, 2010

Gladys M. (Little) Janelle, 88, of "Borden Place West", So. Main St., Fall River, widow of Alfred Janelle, died Sunday, August 8, 2010. She was employed by Catholic Memorial Home and the Citizens for Citizens Foster Grandparent Program and attended the Countryside Adult Day Care, Assonet and Somerset. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and crossword puzzles. She...

Normand  R. Renaud

Normand R. Renaud

Aug 8, 2010

Normand R. Renaud, 76, formerly of Fall River, son of the late Normand and Alice (Chouinard) Renaud, died Sunday, August 8, 2010. A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School and a Navy veteran of the Korean War, he played piano and organ at St. Michael Church, Swansea, Unitarian Church, Fall River, Somerset Lodge and Portsmouth Roller...

Lillian (Bigos)  Kivior

Lillian (Bigos) Kivior

Aug 6, 2010

Lillian J. (Bigos) Kivior, 88, of "The Landmark" Columbia St., Fall River, formerly of Rhode Island Ave., widow of Frank S. Kivior, died Friday, August 6, 2010. Past-president of the Laurel Lake Parent Teacher Assn., she worked in the lunch program at the school for over 25 years and was past-president of both the Polish American...

Antonio Vertentes

Antonio Vertentes

Aug 6, 2010

Mr. Antonio Vertentes, 83, of 238 Broadway, Fall River, formerly of East Main St., and Bay St., husband of Isaura Maria (DaRoias) Vertentes, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010. Born in Ponta Garça, Sé�o Miguel, Azores, Antonio was an artistic landscaper and a longtime employee of the Slater Paper Box Co.. His love of life was...

Joseph Souza

Joseph Souza

Aug 3, 2010

Joseph Souza, 75, of William St., Fall River, formerly of Watuppa Heights, husband of Dorothy (Houde) Souza, died Tuesday, August 3, 2010. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by Frito Lay and was a custodian for the Dartmouth School Department and the Fall River Police Department. An Auxiliary Police Lieutenant, Bonded Constable...

Michael J. "Mickey" Litaway

Michael J. "Mickey" Litaway

Aug 3, 2010

Michael J. "Mickey" Litaway, 62, of Montaup St., Fall River, formerly of Emmett St., died Tuesday, August 3, 2010. He was employed by Louis Hand and Aberdeen Manufacturing, Ideal Laundry and Lightolier. A mild-mannered and generous person, he played baseball and softball at Father Kelly Park and with the "Comets" at Columbus Park. He enjoyed golf,...

Russell  R. Gillet

Russell R. Gillet

Aug 3, 2010

Russell R. Gillet, 62, of New Bedford, formerly of Fall River, husband of Christine G. (Kitchen) Gillet, died Tuesday, August 3, 2010. He was a bus driver for the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, then owned and operated Bettor's Smoke Shop at the Harbour Mall, and was more recently employed by Looking Upwards, RI, and Walmart, Fairhaven....

Paul Silvia

Paul Silvia

Aug 2, 2010

Paul Silvia, 65, of Swansea, husband of Carolyn (Denmead) Silvia, died Monday, August 2, 2010 after a short illness. A Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, he was employed in the lighting fixture manufacturing industry for 32 years. He enjoyed woodworking, sports and watching his grandson play basketball. Besides his wife of 42 years he...

Lucien  H. Gendreau

Lucien H. Gendreau

Jul 29, 2010

Lucien H. Gendreau, 85, of "Southpointe", Amity St., Fall River, died Thursday, July 29, 2010. A Navy veteran of WW II and self-employed carpenter, he was a member of the Fall River Police Department for 28 years and a member of the Massachusetts Police Assn. as well as the Fall River Police Relief Assn. He was...

Helen (Bugdenovich)  Walsh

Helen (Bugdenovich) Walsh

Jul 29, 2010

Helen (Bugdenovich) Walsh, 83, of Fall River, wife of William J. "Bill" Walsh, Jr., died Thursday, July 29, 2010. She was employed by the American Red Cross and was executive assistant to the President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She was a member of the American Legion, Post 145 Auxiliary, Westport. Besides her husband of 25 years,...

Emile R. "Moe" Collard

Emile R. "Moe" Collard

Jul 26, 2010

Emile R. "Moe" Collard, 69, of Fall River, husband of Rita L. (King) Collard, died Monday, July 26, 2010. He was employed by Sylvania, Lightolier and Catholic Memorial Home. Besides his wife of 49 years, he leaves 3 children, Dennis Collard and his wife Theresa of Fall River, Paul Collard and his wife Dawn of New...

William H. "Bill" Robinson

William H. "Bill" Robinson

Jul 20, 2010

William H. "Bill" Robinson, 69, of Oak Grove Ave., Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, husband of Jane B. (Lynn) Robinson, and son of the late Mildred (Whalen) Robinson, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010. He was a 35 year employee of Lightolier. Besides his wife of 48 years, he leaves 4 children, Cyndie Bourgeois Thomas L. Robinson,...

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