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

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...

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...

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...
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...

Fernand C. E. Auclair
Jan 14, 2011
Fernand C. E. Auclair, 92, of "The Meadows," 3200 County St., Somerset, formerly of Riverside Ave., husband of the late Jeanne "Joan" (Bilodeau) Auclair, died Friday, January 14, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He owned and operated Auclair's Market, Brightman St., Fall River and County St., Somerset for 37 years, and was member of the...

Margaret "Marge" (Cogorno) Borges
Jan 13, 2011
Margaret "Marge" (Cogorno) Borges, 73, of State Ave., Tiverton, RI, formerly of Pennsylvania and Newport, RI, went to join the love of her life, her late husband, Anthony "Tony" Borges, Thursday, January 13, 2011. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, graduate of Roger Williams University, and a cosmetologist, she owned and operated The Orange Curl,...

Eugene P. Fallon
Jan 13, 2011
Eugene P. Fallon, 67, of 1863 Pleasant St. Fall River, died Jan. 13, 2011. He leaves a niece, Rita Roody, cousins and friends. He was the son of the late Alice Fallon and the brother of the late John E. Fallon. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held Friday at 2 P.M. in the community...

Bobby Monte
Jan 9, 2011
Bobby Monte, 33, of Fall River, son of Jose and Maria (Amaral) Monte, died Sunday, January 9, 2011. An avid sports fan, and a graduate of Durfee High School, he was a member of Local 535, Carpenters Union. Besides his parents, he leaves, 11 siblings, Mary Lima, Filomena Furtado, Leonor Carrelas, Helen Valadao, and Maria Ferreira,...

Cecile L. (Fortin) Fernandes
Jan 9, 2011
Cecile L. (Fortin) Fernandes, 78, of 34 Whipple St. Fall River, died Sunday, January 9, 2011. She had been employed by Catholic Memorial Home. Survivors include 4 children, Howard W. Vizthum, Jr. (wife Robin) of Norwich, CT, Laurel J. Silva (husband Lawrence) of Dunedin, Florida, Wendy M. Laventure (husband Scott) of East Freetown and Anita D....

Paul A. Richard
Jan 8, 2011
Paul A. Richard, 73, of Tiverton, husband of Theresa A. "Terry" (Bouchard) Richard, died surrounded by family, Saturday, January 8, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was employed by Hobbytown, Globe Manufacturing, Edgar's, and Macy's. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Council 4753, Tiverton, and a KOC insurance agent. Besides his wife...
Edward R. "Eddy" Casey
Jan 7, 2011
VISITATION SUNDAY 4:00 TO 8:00 PM Edward R. "Eddy" Casey, 70, of Assonet St., Fall River, died Friday, January 7, 2011. A member of the Sandy Beach Association, he was a strong advocate for the Muscular Dystrophy Assn. and the Bayside Little League, and assistant organizer of the Fall River Soup Kitchen. He was employed by...

Marc D. Latinville
Jan 7, 2011
Marc D. Latinville, 46, of Fall River, passed away at home, Friday, January 7, 2011. The son of Donald A. and Concorde (Rioux) Latinville, the brother of Michelle Griego; and the uncle of Valerie Griego, of Fall River, Marc was employed for many years at the former Globe Manufacturing Co. He also leaves several aunts, uncles...

Roger A. Vezina
Jan 5, 2011
Roger A. Vezina, 79, of Clarkson St., Fall River, husband of 41 years of the late Margaret (Harrington) Vezina, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011. He would have celebrated his 80th birthday January 23. Roger served his county as a member of the US Air Force, worked as a cutter for Chesterfield Dress and various other manufacturing...
Yvonne Berube
Jan 5, 2011
Yvonne (Lamarre) Berube, 92, of Essex St., Fall River, formerly of Brightman St., widow of W. Arthur Berube, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011. She enjoyed embroidery and puzzles and was employed by the former North End Laundry for many years. She leaves a daughter, Evelyn Lomastro of Fall River; 2 granddaughters, Debra Fastino of Fall River...