OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Steven  R. Gaudreau

Steven R. Gaudreau

Mar 1, 2009

Steven R. Gaudreau, 52, of Fall River, died Sunday, March 1, 2009. A music writer, piano and trumpet player and bartender, he served in the Army National Guard and was employed by the Paul Dever State School. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Gaudreau and his mother Patricia Lajoie of Fall River; siblings, William and Alan Gaudreau,...

Irene  M. (Cambra)  Wilks

Irene M. (Cambra) Wilks

Feb 27, 2009

Irene M. (Cambra) Wilks, 76, of Reuben St., Fall River, formerly of Old Colony Apartments, widow of James O. Wilks, died Friday, February 27, 2009. She leaves 2 sons, James Wilks and his wife Constance and Timothy Wilks, all of Fall River; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, all of SC; siblings, Antonio Cambra of Swansea, Angelina...

Maurice A. Berard, Md

Maurice A. Berard, Md

Feb 26, 2009

Maurice A. Berard, MD, 82, of Nichols St., Fall River, husband of Madeleine (Rivard) Berard, died Thursday, February 26, 2009. In practice in Fall River for 30 years, he was a graduate of Assumption College, Worcester and Université de Nancy, France and also studied medicine in New York and Boston. He was a member of L'Association...

Annette  L. (Delisle)  Lizotte

Annette L. (Delisle) Lizotte

Feb 25, 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO TRIBUTE Annette L. (Delisle) Lizotte, 85, of Calef Ave., Swansea, wife of Fernand J. Lizotte, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009. Born in Fall River, she lived in Swansea most of her life and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Besides her husband of 62 years, she leaves,...

Laura  M. (Rego)  Ross

Laura M. (Rego) Ross

Feb 23, 2009

Laura M. (Rego) Ross, 58, of Fall River, wife of Denis G. Ross and daughter of William Rego of Fall River and the late Laura (Costa) Rego, died Monday, February 23, 2009 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Besides her husband of 33 years and father, she is survived by daughters, Christine M. Ross...

Laurette  A. (Houde)  Deslauriers

Laurette A. (Houde) Deslauriers

Feb 22, 2009

VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Laurette A. (Houde) Deslauriers, 82, of Highland Ave., Fall River, formerly of Winslow St., wife of Gerard A. Deslauriers, died Sunday, February 22, 2009. An accounts payable clerk for the former O'Day Sailboats, she enjoyed her life in Florida, traveling, reading and visiting Foxwoods Casino and was a member of Retired Retailers...

Madeline (Moreau)  Philibert

Madeline (Moreau) Philibert

Feb 18, 2009

Madeline (Moreau) Philibert, 92, of Somerset, formerly of Downing St. and Lafayette Dr., Fall River, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009. She enjoyed painting and was employed by Louis Hand Mfg. She was the widow of Wilfred E. "Lefty" Philibert; the mother of the late Richard Philibert; the grandmother of Russell Philibert (wife Susanna), Richard Philibert (wife...

Calvin Lyles

Calvin Lyles

Feb 18, 2009

Calvin Lyles, 35, of 38 Narrows Rd., Assonet, MA, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 following a brief illness. He was the beloved foster son of the late Joann Tarmon of Virginia and foster brother of Joe and Linda Tarmon of Virginia. Calvin resided at IDDI for the last 18 years and was loved by all who...

Doril  "Dot" (Tanguay)  Yee

Doril "Dot" (Tanguay) Yee

Feb 17, 2009

Doril "Dot" (Tanguay) Yee, 83, of Freelove St., Fall River, widow of Ken W. "Bill" Yee, with whom she owned and operated the former Green Jade Restaurant, died Tuesday February 17, 2009. She leaves 2 sons, Rene J. Yee (James Reich) and Wayne K. Yee (Annette); 2 grandsons, Neil Yee (Jennifer) and Marc Yee and 2...

Stephen Arruda

Stephen Arruda

Feb 17, 2009

VIEW STEPHEN'S VIDEO TRIBUTE Stephen Arruda, 32, of Mulberry St. Fall River, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009. The son of Victoria (Souza) Arruda of Fall River and the late Manuel E. Arruda, Sr., An avid sports fan and guitar player, he was employed by Theberge Construction. Besides his mother, he leaves a son, Aaron Letendre of...

Aline  "Lee" (Sweet)  Camara

Aline "Lee" (Sweet) Camara

Feb 16, 2009

Aline "Lee" (Sweet) Camara, 82, of American Legion Highway, Westport, widow of Henry P. Camara, with whom she operated the former Camara Construction, died Monday, February 16, 2009. She also worked in the garment industry and was past-president of the Portuguese War Veterans Women's Auxiliary. She leaves a son, William P. Camara, Sr. and his wife...

Adrienne  M. (Durand)  Wilding

Adrienne M. (Durand) Wilding

Feb 14, 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO TRIBUTE FOR ADRIENNE M. WILDING Adrienne M. (Durand) Wilding, 95, of Stafford Rd., Tiverton, wife of William N. Wilding and co-founder, with her husband of Wilding Auto Sales, died Saturday, February 14, 2009. A Tiverton Senior Center Honorary Life Member and Providence Diocese Home Visitor volunteer, she was employed by...

Patricia A. Wood, (Coffey)  Rn

Patricia A. Wood, (Coffey) Rn

Feb 4, 2009

VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Patricia A. Wood, RN, 74, of Belleview Ave., Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009. A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and Union Hospital School of Nursing, she was the surgical nurse with the practice of Dr. Daniel Mooney and head nurse of the Rhode Island Hospital Neurosurgery...

Yvette (Lavigne)  Cote

Yvette (Lavigne) Cote

Feb 2, 2009

Yvette (Lavigne) Cote, 96, of Bath, Maine, formerly of Fall River and Somerset, widow of Raymond A. Cote, died Monday, February 2, 2009. She leaves a daughter, Claudette Gamache and her husband Paul of Bath; 3 grandsons, Daniel, Raymond and Christopher Gamache; 3 great-grandchildren, Raymond, Andrea, Chase and Aidan Gamache; siblings, Mariette Eaton of Westport, MA,...

Louis  F. Rutkowski

Louis F. Rutkowski

Feb 1, 2009

Louis F. Rutkowski, 69, of Fourth St., Fall River, died Sunday, February 1, 2009. An Army veteran of the Korean War and member and benefactor of the Corky Row Club, he was employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Driscoll Arena Ice Skating Rink and at Heritage State Park. He leaves a brother, Francis Rutkowski...

William  H. Neilan

William H. Neilan

Jan 31, 2009

Click here to view the video tribute of William's life. William H. Neilan, 74, formerly of Eaton St. and Pleasant St., Fall River; son of the late William and Anita (Durand) Neilan, died Saturday, January 31, 2009. A former member of the Immaculate Conception Parish Men's Club and a church collector, he was employed by Elbe...

Irene  M. (Medeiros)  Howance

Irene M. (Medeiros) Howance

Jan 29, 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Irene M. (Medeiros) Howance, 82, of Lapham St., Fall River, wife of Antone Howance, died Thursday, January 29, 2009. She worked in the garment industry and was a member of ILGWU, now UNITE for over 40 years. Besides her husband of 60 years, she leaves a son, Steven Howance...

Doris (Lapointe)  Lachance

Doris (Lapointe) Lachance

Jan 27, 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Doris J. (Lapointe) LaChance, 81, of Maple Ave., Swansea, wife of Robert M. LaChance (former owner of Rudy's Country Store), died Tuesday, January 27, 2009. A graduate of Dominican Academy, Class of 1945, she was born in Fall River and lived in Swansea for the past 54 years. A...

Lorraine (Mailloux)  Souza

Lorraine (Mailloux) Souza

Jan 26, 2009

VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Lorraine (Mailloux) Souza, 77, formerly of Fall River and Madison Rd., Swansea, wife of Donald J. Souza, died Monday, January 26, 2009. A former member of the Fall River Power Squadron Auxiliary, she and her husband operated the former Bay Liquors, Fall River. Besides her husband of 55 years, she leaves 2...

Linda (Galego)  Deblois

Linda (Galego) Deblois

Jan 25, 2009

Linda (Galego) DeBlois, 51, of Fall River, daughter of Deolinda "Jean" (Medeiros) Galego of Fall River and the late Louis Galego, died unexpectedly, Sunday, January 25, 2009. A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, she was a waitress at Reidy's Family Restaurant, Portsmouth, RI (where she lived for 15 years) and Kmart Restaurant and McGovern's Family...

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