OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

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,...

Laurent Paquette

Laurent Paquette

Jul 20, 2010

Laurent Paquette, 85, of "North Farm", County St., Somerset, formerly of Centre St., Fall River and Lepes Rd., Somerset, husband of Jeannette (Gagnon) Paquette, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010. A Navy veteran of WW II, he co-owned and operated the former Slade Laundry. He was a member of Slade Bowling League and a St. John of...

Yvette  C. (Charest)  Belisle

Yvette C. (Charest) Belisle

Jul 20, 2010

Yvette C. (Charest) Belisle, 95, of Tiverton, widow of Elphege "Al" Belisle, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. A member of St. Christopher Parish, Tiverton, she was the Rectory housekeeper, daily communicant of the church and a member of the Women's Guild of the parish. She leaves 2 children, Gregory Belisle and...

Tommy  Ethan Valentino

Tommy Ethan Valentino

Jul 19, 2010

Tommy Ethan Valentino, 15 day old infant son of Tracy Lee Furtado and Kyle Steven Valentino, of Fall River, died unexpectedly Monday, July 19, 2010. Besides his parents he leaves, grandparents, Steven J. and Ann Marie (Robitaille) Valentino of Tiverton and Jose E. Furtado and Tammy L. Remy of Fall River; great-grandparents, Mary (Almeida) Remy of...

Madonna  Marie Himes

Madonna Marie Himes

Jul 18, 2010

Madonna Marie Himes, 34, of Fall River, died July 18, 2010. She was the daughter of Janet Lee (Brown) Himes of Fall River and the late Edward Himes. Besides her mother she leaves 2 children, Cory Himes and Kendra Spencer, a brother, Daniel Himes, aunts, uncles and cousins. All arrangements are private.

Emile  A. Auger

Emile A. Auger

Jul 16, 2010

Emile A. Auger, 87, formerly of King Philip St. and "The Landmark", Fall River, husband of the late Rita C. (Rousseau) Auger, died Friday, July 16, 2010. An Army veteran of WW II and Bronze Star Medal recipient, he served in North Africa, Italy and Southern France. A self-employed Master Plumber, licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode...

Gerard A. "Gerry" Deslauriers

Gerard A. "Gerry" Deslauriers

Jul 12, 2010

Gerard A. "Gerry" Deslauriers, 83, of Highland Ave., Fall River, formerly of Winslow St., Fall River and Ocala, Florida, husband of the late Laurette A. (Houde) Deslauriers, passed away peacefully Monday, July 12, 2010. He would have celebrated his 84th. birthday on July 19. A Navy veteran of WW II, he was employed by the Naval...

Paul  W. Robert

Paul W. Robert

Jul 6, 2010

Paul W. Robert, 72, of Bullock St., Fall River, formerly of Barnes St., son of the late William and Alberta (Cloutier) Robert, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010. He leaves 3 sisters, Claire Turner and her husband Arthur of Bristol, RI, Colette Mello and her husband Gerald of Fall River and Elaine Mattos and her husband John...

Mary L. "Mamie" Paiva

Mary L. "Mamie" Paiva

Jul 4, 2010

Mary L. "Mamie" (Donovan) Paiva, 86, of Liberty St., Fall River, wife of Alfred "Fred" Paiva, died Sunday, July 4, 2010. She was employed by the former Stop & Shop Supermarket, Bedford St., and was a Fall River School Dept. lunch lady. She enjoyed crocheting. Besides her husband of 68 years, she leaves, 2 daughters, Elizabeth...

Sgt. Christopher C. Lepage, Ri Army Ng (Ret.)

Sgt. Christopher C. Lepage, Ri Army Ng (Ret.)

Jul 3, 2010

Sgt. Christopher C. LePage, RI Army National Guard (Ret.), 44, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, husband of Emily (Leite) LePage, died Saturday, July 3, 2010. A Correction Officer at MCI Bridgewater for the past 12 years, and former member of the Wareham Police Dept., Sgt, LePage served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard for...

Theodore J. "Lippy" Gauthier

Theodore J. "Lippy" Gauthier

Jul 2, 2010

Theodore J. "Lippy" Gauthier, 83. of Rhode Island Ave., Somerset, formerly of Fall River, husband of Dolores (Pencak) Gauthier, died Friday, July 2, 2010. A Navy veteran of WW II, he was a 40 year employee of J & J Corrugated Box Corp. Besides his wife 61 years, he leaves, a daughter, Christine F. Peterson and...

Paul  E. Durand,  Jr.

Paul E. Durand, Jr.

Jun 29, 2010

Paul E. Durand, Jr., 57, of Tiverton, husband of Cathy (Cyr) Durand, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010. The founder of the family businesses, Durand's Auto Gallery and Durand's Kawasaki Motorsports, Tiverton, he worked alongside his two sons and wife. He previously was General Manager for Barboza Enterprises and Providence Subaru and owned and operated Aquidneck Seafood,...

George  H. Goodrum

George H. Goodrum

Jun 28, 2010

George H. Goodrum, of Westport, died peacefully at home, Monday, June 28, 2010, in his 82nd year. A commercial fisherman, he also operated Goodrum's Used Cars, Fall River. A lover of animals, especially cats, he enjoyed bowling, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and quahogging. He leaves his partner, Florence (Jean) Letourneau of Westport; his former wife Patricia...

J.  Robert Mello

J. Robert Mello

Jun 25, 2010

J. Robert Mello, 88, formerly of 511 Rock St., passed away on June 25, 2010 after a short illness in Deerfield Beach, FL where he had been residing for the last 25 years. He was the son of the late Joseph Mello and Philomena Cote. A well known interior designer, he was a member of the...

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