OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Joseph  Arthur Desbiens

Joseph Arthur Desbiens

Jan 21, 2010

Joseph Arthur "Art" Desbiens, 91, of Tiverton, RI, formerly of Fall River, died on January 21, 2010. He was born in Somerset, MA where he attended Somerset High School. After the death of his father during the Depression, he helped support his family by joining the Civilian Conservation Corps where he learned carpentry, blacksmithing and other...

Richard R. "Rick" Rego

Richard R. "Rick" Rego

Jan 20, 2010

Richard R. "Rick" Rego, 39, of Swansea, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010. He enjoyed fishing, boating, jet skiing, woodworking and his Golden Retrievers "Sasha" and "Turk". He was the husband of Sheila (Banville) Rego; the son of Nancy (Dixon) Rego of Swansea and the late George Rego; the stepfather of Eric Banville of Washington and the...

Marie  I. Cabral

Marie I. Cabral

Jan 19, 2010

Marie I. Cabral, 80, of Milliken Blvd., Fall River, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010. A former F.R. School Dept. preschool aide, she leaves her husband, Robert "Bob" Cabral; a stepson, Kenneth Cabral and his wife Diane of Swansea and their children, Kenneth Cabral, Jr., Jennifer McNail and Sarah Medeiros. A funeral service will be held Saturday...

Maureen  A. Vincent

Maureen A. Vincent

Jan 18, 2010

Maureen A. (Holleran) Morro Vincent, 71, of Hartwell St., Fall River, died Monday, January 18, 2010, surrounded by her loving family and friends. A member of the Tecumseh Mill Club, she enjoyed bingo and was employed by the Fall River School Department and Taunton State Hospital. A devoted mother and grandmother, she leaves 5 children, David...

Anna  M. (Pachurek)  Krezel

Anna M. (Pachurek) Krezel

Jan 18, 2010

Anna M. (Pachurek) Krezel, 103, formerly of Charles St., Fall River, widow of John C. Krezel, died Monday, January 18, 2010. An avid gardener and former member of St. Stanislaus Parish Senior Citizens Club, she enjoyed knitting and spending time with her grandchildren. She leaves a daughter, Ann L. Sousa (husband, late Richard) of Portsmouth, RI;...

Mary  C. (Szczepkowski)  Korkolonis

Mary C. (Szczepkowski) Korkolonis

Jan 18, 2010

Mary C. (Szczepkowski) Korkolonis, 92, formerly of Lewis St., Fall River, widow of Stephen G. Korkolonis, died Monday, January 18, 2010. Summer residents of Westport, she and her late husband operated Assonet Industries for many years. She leaves a nephew, Sigmad Szczepkowski of North Carolina and a grandniece Kimberly Szczepkowski. She was the mother of the...

Therese  A. Cadrin

Therese A. Cadrin

Jan 16, 2010

Therese A. Cadrin, 88, of Eastern Ave., Fall River, died Saturday, January 16, 2010. A member of the Children of Mary of Notre Dame Parish, she was employed by Auerbach Robe Corp. and Saint Anne's Hospital. She leaves two brothers, Lionel "Leo" Cadrin and Rene G. Cadrin, both of Fall River; sisters-in-law, Lorraine and Juliette Cadrin...

Gladys  M. (Burkett)  Barre

Gladys M. (Burkett) Barre

Jan 14, 2010

ST. ALBANS, VT - Gladys M. (Burkett) Barre, 91, formerly of Fall River, widow of Albert J. Barre, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the Redstone Villa Nursing Home in St. Albans, VT after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's. Gladys spent her entire life in Fall River prior to moving to Vermont 5 years...

William J. "Bill" Mitz

William J. "Bill" Mitz

Jan 12, 2010

William J. "Bill" Mitz, 74, of Fall River, husband of Carol L. (McPherson) Mitz, died Tuesday, January 12, 2009. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a salesman for Cains Foods and later trained Racing Greyhounds throughout the country for 23 years. A member of the Search for God Study Group, he enjoyed reading...

Elizabeth  R. (Smith)  Lanoue

Elizabeth R. (Smith) Lanoue

Jan 10, 2010

Elizabeth R. (Smith) Lanoue, 75, of Swansea, died Sunday, January 10, 2010 at home. She was the devoted wife of Vincent Lanoue for 54 years. Born in Warren, she was the daughter of the late Parker and Angela Smith. Elizabeth enjoyed crafts, sewing, cooking, her dog "Solo", and mostly spending time with her family. She was...

Maddox  Luis Furtado

Maddox Luis Furtado

Jan 9, 2010

Maddox Luis Furtado, infant son of Ann Marie Sullivan and her fiancé Isaac Furtado of Fall River, died at birth, Saturday, January 9, 2010. He was the brother of Cory Furtado and Kaedyn Sullivan; the grandson of Luis Furtado of Fall River and the late Maria (Rodrigues) Furtado, Mary Sullivan (fiancé Raymond Adlesburg) of Hyde Park,...

Kevin  J. Ferreira

Kevin J. Ferreira

Jan 6, 2010

Kevin J. Ferreira, 32, of Fall River, formerly of Lakeville, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010. A carpenter, he was employed by Buildout Construction, Corp., Canton. The son of Eileen (Cleary) Paul (husband James) of Fall River and John J. Ferreira, Sr. (wife Kathleen), also of Fall River, he was like a son to Walter Hogan of...

Denise  A. Couturier

Denise A. Couturier

Jan 3, 2010

Denise A. (Belanger) Couturier, 59, of 34 Whipple St. Fall River, died Sunday, January 3, 2010. Survivors include 2 children, Michael G. Couturier (wife Christine) of Westport and Amanda Couturier of Little Compton; 2 siblings, Donna Calvano of Fall River and Bruce A. Belanger of Somerset; 2 grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Harley...

Stanley  F. Szelag

Stanley F. Szelag

Jan 1, 2010

Stanley F. Szelag, 76, of Evergreen Ave., Tiverton, formerly of Hall St., Fall River, died Friday, January 1, 2010. A cabinet maker, he served in the Army during the Korean War and was employed by H. P. Hood & Sons and William Bloom & Son, Inc. An avid NY Yankees fan and a great baseball player...

Alberta  H. (Labossiere)  Mello

Alberta H. (Labossiere) Mello

Dec 31, 2009

Alberta H. (Labossiere) Mello, 85, formerly of Slade St., Fall River, wife of Edward Mello, FRPD, Ret., died peacefully, her family by her side, Thursday, December 31, 2009. Besides her husband of 60 years, she leaves a son, Douglas Mello and his wife Cheryl of Fall River; grandchildren, Scott Mello and his companion Beth Botelho, Sheri...

Paul  H. Olivier

Paul H. Olivier

Dec 29, 2009

Paul H. Olivier, 73, of Columbia St., Fall River, formerly of Cherry St., died Tuesday, December 29, 2009. He leaves 2 brothers, Roger S. Olivier of Westport and Adrien Olivier of Delaware and nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late J. Ubald and Evangeline (Roy) Olivier and the brother of the late Madeleine...

Claire Flannery

Claire Flannery

Dec 29, 2009

Claire Flannery, 79, formerly of Ridge St., Fall River and The Landmark at Fall River, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009. A former member of St. Anne Senior Citizens Club, she leaves a brother, Robert A. Flannery and his wife Muriel of Swansea and nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary...

Thomas  F. Osswald

Thomas F. Osswald

Dec 28, 2009

Obituary with photo and flag please Thomas F. Osswald, Sr. Thomas F. Osswald, Sr., 92, of Anderson Way, Dartmouth, husband of the late Lena Souza (Lima) Osswald, died December 28, 2009. A meat cutter, he was employed by Village Market for 21 years, retiring in 2002. He had previously worked at Moskoff Market, A and P,...

Raymond Cunha

Raymond Cunha

Dec 27, 2009

Raymond Cunha, Jr.,64, of 1197 Robeson St. Fall River, died Sunday, December 27, 2009. He is survived by his 3 children, Jennifer L. Turner of Needham, MA, Raymond F. Cunha of Danville, CA, and Daniel J. Cunha of Boston; his mother, Stephanie (Galazka) Cunha of New Bedford, MA and 4 grandchildren. He was the son of...

Dora  E. (Bouffard)  Remillard

Dora E. (Bouffard) Remillard

Dec 26, 2009

Dora E. (Bouffard) Remillard, 91, of Highland Ave., Fall River, widow of Raymond Remillard, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Catholic Memorial Home. A member of ILGWU-UNITE, she was employed by Chace Curtain Mfg. She leaves 2 children, Irene Brodeur and her husband Arthur of Tennessee and Robert Remillard and his wife Janet of Somerset; grandchildren...

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