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

Jonathan King, Jr.
May 6, 2009
Jonathan King, Jr., 33, of Fall River, husband of Keisha (Melendez) King and son of Shirley (Marshall) King and the late Jonathan King, Sr., died Wednesday, May 6, 2009. He was employed by United Van Lines. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves 2 sons, Jonathan King, III and Jordan King, both of Florida; 5 siblings,...
Daniel J. Sullivan, Sr.
May 6, 2009
Daniel J. Sullivan, Sr., 84, of Durfee St., Fall River, husband of the late Dorothy (DeSousa) Sullivan, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009. A veteran of WW II, the Korean War and Vietnam War, he served in the Air Force for 23 years and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Middletown, RI and AMVETS,...
Adrienne (Malenfant) Roberts
May 6, 2009
VIEW THE VIDEO TRIBUTE FOR MRS. ROBERTS. Adrienne (Malenfant) Roberts, 90, of Fall River, widow of Omer H. Roberts, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center. A former member of the senior citizens clubs of St. George Parish and Saints Peter and Paul Parish, she lived in Fall River most of her...
Jeannette R. (Ouellette) Johnson
May 4, 2009
Jeannette R. (Ouellette) Johnson, 82, of Massasoit Ave., Swansea, widow of Clifford "Speedy" Johnson, died Monday, May 4, 2009. She was employed by First National Stores, Somerset and Bristol, and Chace Curtain, Fall River. She leaves a daughter, Cheryl A. Roy and her husband Leo of Swansea; a granddaughter, Kelly A. Roy-Sale of Fall River; 2...
Lori (Dupras) Chaunt
May 2, 2009
Lori J. (Dupras) Chaunt, 46, of Fall River, died Saturday, May 2, 2009. She was the mother of Julie E. Chaunt of Pawtucket, RI and the late Adam D. Chaunt; the grandmother of Jacob Chaunt; the daughter of the late George and Doris (Roy) Dupras and the sister of George and William Dupras of Fall River,...
Roswell R. "Russ" Couture
May 2, 2009
VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE. Roswell R. "Russ" Couture, 50, of Fall River, son of Colette (Nadeau) Couture of Fall River and the late Roswell Couture, died Saturday, May 2, 2009. A former employee of the Fall River Public Works Dept., he enjoyed bowling and was an avid sports fan and animal lover. Besides his mother, he...
Doris L. (Mello) Arruda
May 1, 2009
Doris L. (Mello) Arruda, 77, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River and Swansea, wife of Raymond R. Arruda, died Friday, May 1, 2009. Mrs. Arruda and her husband owned and operated A & A Bookkeeping Service for many years. She enjoyed visiting Foxwoods Casino. Besides her husband of 56 years, she leaves a daughter, Dale Marchand...
Doris (Migneault) Berube
Apr 30, 2009
VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Doris (Migneault) Berube, 64, of Fall River, wife of Henri Berube, died Thursday, April 30, 2009. A quarter horse owner and collector of antiquities, she was a power boat cruising enthusiast and a member of the Autry National Center. Besides her husband of 42 years, she leaves, 2 children, Lori Dias and...
Manuel T. Piedade
Apr 30, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Manuel T. Piedade, 88, of Fall River, husband of the late Fernanda (Simas Quental) Piedade, died Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the Highlander Nursing Home. A mason and farmer in Portsmouth, RI, he built stone walls and participated in the Kennedy Park Farmer's Market. He leaves 5 children, Fernanda...
Mary E. (King) Gagne
Apr 29, 2009
VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Mary E. (King) Gagne, 71, of Borden St., Fall River, formerly of Kennedy St., widow of Joseph R. "Roy" Gagne, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009. She was past-president of the Borden Place East Tenant Assn. She leaves 2 daughters, Donna M. Connell and her husband Thomas and Mary-Jo Guadalupe and her husband...
Charles A. "Charlie" Toomey
Apr 27, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE. Charles A. "Charlie" Toomey, 51, of Fall River, formerly of Weymouth, husband of Jeannie (Ellis) Toomey, died Monday, April 27, 2009. He had been employed by United Van Lines - FB Rich Sons. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Besides his wife of 13 years, survivors...
Ernest A. "Ernie" Chretien
Apr 25, 2009
VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Ernest A. "Ernie" Chretien, 74, of Little Compton, RI, husband of Pauline D. (Bouchard) Chretien, died unexpectedly, Saturday, April 25, 2009. A graduate of Josephine F. Wilbur High School and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, he attended Fisher Junior College. He was parts manager for several area automobile dealerships...
Colette (Dusseault) Terpak
Apr 22, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Colette (Dusseault) Terpak, 68, of Assonet, wife of Thomas A. Terpak, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009, following a long illness. A native of Taunton and daughter of the late Rodolphe and Lydia (Courcy) Dusseault, she enjoyed traveling, working with stained glass and many other crafts. She was an...
Cletus J. Malloy
Apr 20, 2009
Cletus J. Malloy, 77, of Palmer St., Fall River, son of the late Dennis and Ellen (Wilkinson) Malloy and brother of the late Dennis and William Malloy, died Monday, April 20, 2009. An educator, he was a member of the guidance departments of Somerset High School and Fairhaven High School and as Regional Director for the...
Andre R. "Andy" Gagnon
Apr 19, 2009
Andre R. "Andy" Gagnon, 75, of Dwelly St., Fall River, formerly of Alsop St., husband of Maureen (McCarthy) Gagnon, died Sunday, April 19, 2009. He owned and operated the former Pop's Service Station, Plymouth Ave., for many years and was a Life Member of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton, past-president of the Lions Club and a...
Charles R. Lapre
Apr 19, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE. Charles R. Lapre, 54, of Hurst Lane, Tiverton, son of Charles O. Lapre and the late Lillian M. (Rogers) Lapre, died unexpectedly, Sunday, April 19, 2009. A Tiverton High School graduate, he owned and operated Jelcom, Inc., C L Communications/Wireless and Amusement Repair Service, Tiverton. A member of the...
Agnes (Melancon) Boudreau
Apr 18, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Agnes (Melancon) Boudreau, 84, of Park St., Fall River, wife of Ernest H. Boudreau, died peacefully, Saturday, April 18, 2009, surrounded by loved ones. She worked in the garment industry and was a member ILGWU, now UNITE. A Pack 50, Cub Scouts den mother for many years, she was...
Angelina "Angie" (Cabral) Costa
Apr 16, 2009
Angelina "Angie" (Cabral) Costa, 77, of Cory's Court, Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Stafford Rd., Fall River, widow of Bento R. "Benny" Costa, died Thursday, April 16, 2009. She enjoyed crafts and was a member of TOPS # 16, Tiverton. She leaves, 5 children, Gary Costa (wife Deborah) of Somerset, Deborah Taylor (husband Russell) and Jeffrey Costa...
Louis Miranda
Apr 16, 2009
Louis Miranda, 62, of William St., Fall River, formerly of Eastern Ave., husband of the late Mary (Champlain) Miranda, died Thursday, April 16, 2009. He was employed by Duro Finishing and was a member of St. John's Fishing Club and the King Philip Boat Club. He enjoyed pool and was a Boston Celtics fan. He leaves,...

Daniel M. Hyland
Apr 16, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE SSgt. Daniel M. Hyland, USAF, 42, husband of Corsie (Teixeira) Hyland of Third St., Fall River and son of William and Margaret "Maggie" (Walsh) Hyland of Tiverton, died Thursday, April 16, 2009. He served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard for 14 years and in the Air Force for...