OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

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...

Mildred  L. (Hayes)  Hall

Mildred L. (Hayes) Hall

Jun 24, 2010

Mildred L. (Hayes) Hall, 90, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, wife of the late William Hall, Jr., died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Daniel L. and Parmelia (Forest) Hayes, she attended Saints Peter and Paul School, graduated from Dominican Academy and Southeastern Massachusetts...

Kenneth  K. Theberge

Kenneth K. Theberge

Jun 24, 2010

Kenneth K. Theberge, 47, of Statler Ave., Somerset, died Thursday, June 24, 2010. He leaves his parents, Barbara (Pacheco) Theberge of Somerset and Kenneth Theberge of Fall River; a sister, Barbara Altman of Westport; nephews, Ryan Altman and Matthew Theberge; his stepmother, Edalina Oliveira of Fall River and aunts and uncles. He was the brother of...

Therese  B. (St.Denis)  Whitehead

Therese B. (St.Denis) Whitehead

Jun 16, 2010

Therese B. Whitehead (nee St. Denis), formerly of Somerset, in her 96th year passed quietly into the arms of the Lord. Predeceased by her loving husband, Camille, her sisters Cecile Levesque (Napoleon) and Jeannette St. Denis, and her brothers Raymond (Yvonne), Marcel and Leopold. Survived by: her two sons, Paul (Doreen) of London, Ontario, Canada and...

Joseph  Peter Couture

Joseph Peter Couture

Jun 14, 2010

Joseph Peter Couture, 74, of Bay St., Fall River, husband of Elaina (Lavallee) Couture, and father of the late Lisa Marie Couture, died Monday, June 14, 2010. He enjoyed gardening and his dog "Cinnamon". Besides his wife of 47 years, he leaves a sister, Theresa M. Gutowski of Fall River; and many nieces and nephews. He...

Alcide  J. Montminy

Alcide J. Montminy

Jun 14, 2010

Alcide J. Montminy, 94, of Butler St., Fall River, husband of the late Evelyn (Paradise) Montminy, died Monday, June 14, 2010. A Navy veteran of WW II, he was employed by the Fall River Departments of Parks and Recreation. A member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, he was a musician, inventor, painter and avid gardener....

Lillian (Lavault)  Mastrianni

Lillian (Lavault) Mastrianni

Jun 14, 2010

Lillian (Lavault) Mastrianni, 85, of Judson St., Tiverton, formerly of Anthony House, Portsmouth, widow of Joseph Mastrianni, died Monday, June 14, 2010. A member of ILGWU-UNITE, she was employed by Har-Lee Manufacturing, Fall River and Floral Fashion, Tiverton. She enjoyed bus trips, Foxwoods and her dog "Brandy". She leaves a sister, Cecile "Cis" Morin and her...

Edwin H. "Ed" Panek,  Sr.

Edwin H. "Ed" Panek, Sr.

Jun 13, 2010

Edwin H. "Ed" Panek, Sr., 78, of Swansea, formerly of New Bedford and Weymouth, died Sunday, June 13, 2010. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was the founder of West Coast Electrostatic Painting, Weymouth. He leaves a son, Edwin H. "Ed" Panek, Jr. and his wife Monica of Swansea; grandchildren, Christy Resendes of Fairhaven,...

Rev.  Roland Bousquet

Rev. Roland Bousquet

Jun 13, 2010

Rev. Roland Bousquet, 82, of Fall River, son of the late Ephraim and Lillian (Bourque) Bousquet, died Sunday, June 13, 2010. A Roman Catholic Priest and native of Fall River, Father Bousquet was Ordained to the Priesthood by Bishop James L. Connolly, on May 22, 1954. He served as an assistant at Notre Dame de Lourdes...

Raymond  C. Boswell

Raymond C. Boswell

Jun 12, 2010

Raymond C. Boswell, 89, of Fall River, a native of New Bedford, husband of Jeanne(Nadeau)Chabot Boswell, died Saturday, June 12, 2010. A Navy veteran of WW II, serving aboard the USS Alhena (AKA-9) in the North Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, he was a New Bedford firefighter for 39 years and an insurance inspector for Data Rep...

Susan  J. (Trial)  Miguel

Susan J. (Trial) Miguel

Jun 12, 2010

Susan (Trial) Miguel, 54, of Mouse Mill Rd., Westport, wife of David Miguel and daughter of Rita (Bastille) Trial of Westport and the late Normand Trial, died Saturday, June 12, 2010. She was employed by the former Cliff Heights Nursing Home and Fall River Nursing Home. Besides her husband of 35 years and mother, she leaves...

Anita (Desrosiers)  Bernard

Anita (Desrosiers) Bernard

Jun 10, 2010

Anita (Desrosiers) Bernard, 95, of Fall River, widow of Joseph Bernard, died Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center. Born in Fall River, she also lived in Tiverton and Florida. A member of UNITE and employed by Darwood Manufacturing, she enjoyed traveling and was an avid Red Sox fan. She leaves nieces and...

Lawrence M. "Larry" Sutcliffe

Lawrence M. "Larry" Sutcliffe

Jun 8, 2010

Lawrence M. "Larry" Sutcliffe, 75, of Highland Ave., Fall River, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010. A well know accordion player and truck driver, he was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. The son of the late Lawrence and Jennie (Camuso) Sutcliffe, he leaves a daughter, Linda Sutcliffe Crowninshield and her husband James of Westport....

Denis  G Ross

Denis G Ross

Jun 7, 2010

Denis G. Ross, 66, of Fall River, husband of the late Laura M. (Rego) Ross, passed away at home, Monday, June 7, 2010. A retired USPS Letter Carrier, he was a collector of coins and dye cast cars. He leaves 2 daughters, Christine Ross and her companion Patrick Mentzer of New Bedford and Susan E. Ross...

Herminio J. "Herman" Medeiros

Herminio J. "Herman" Medeiros

Jun 5, 2010

Herminio J. "Herman" Medeiros, 89, of Fall River, husband of the late Rose (Viveiros), died Saturday, June 5, 2010. He was employed by the Fall River Public Works Department for many years. He was the father of Daniel D. Medeiros of Berkley, Cheryl Delisle (husband Mark) of Fall River and the late Herman M. Medeiros; the...

Michael  J. Cadieux

Michael J. Cadieux

May 31, 2010

Michael J. Cadieux, 57, of Gifford Rd., Somerset, son of Dr. Roger E. and Nancy (Tate) Cadieux, died Monday, May 31, 2010. He was an original member and 20 year student at Nazareth Hall, entering the school's founding class at age five. He was a member of the Nazareth Hall Bowling League and Boy Scouts, a...

Phyllis  A. (Binette)  Koohy

Phyllis A. (Binette) Koohy

May 30, 2010

Phyllis A. (Binette) Koohy, 66, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, wife of Robert J. Koohy, died Sunday, May 30, 2010. A Registered Nurse and graduate of Union Hospital School of Nursing, she was employed by Union Hospital, Charlton Memorial Hospital, Kimwell Nursing Home and Bristol Elder Services and was a member of the Union Hospital...

Grace  C. (Slater)  Gagne

Grace C. (Slater) Gagne

May 29, 2010

Grace (Slater) Gagne, 87, of Tiverton, widow of Conrad Gagne, died Saturday, May 29, 2010. A Second Class Aviation Machinist Mate Navy WAVES veteran of WW II, she was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Tiverton and a Charter Member of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation. She was employed by...