OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Zayvion King Baker

Zayvion King Baker

Feb 10, 2023

Zayvion King Baker, 5 years old, of Fall River, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Boston Children’s Hospital while awaiting a heart transplant. He was the loving son of Tashia Lee Baker (companion Victor Medina). Affectionately called “King” by those who knew him, was a very brave and strong little boy who adored Paw Patrol, enjoyed watching noodle ...

Jeffrey Coelho

Jeffrey Coelho

Feb 9, 2023

Jeffrey Coelho, 67, of Tiverton, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.

He was the husband of Patricia A. (Denault) Coelho. They shared 48 years of marriage.

An architect and carpenter, Jeffrey was a partner at Ray Guillemette Construction for over 30 years. He loved working with Raymond “Fuzzy” Guillemette and considered him a brother.  He...

Tremayne Perry-Camara

Tremayne Perry-Camara

Feb 8, 2023

Tremayne  “Trey” Perry-Camara, 21, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 8, 2023.                             He enjoyed playing Basketball, Bike Riding, Movies, Playing Video Games, and gas toy cars.

Trey was an easy going, kind person, always caring of others & animals, and always smiling.

He was the son of Linda M. (Dolin) Taylor and the...

Maurice H. Fournier, Sr.

Maurice H. Fournier, Sr.

Feb 7, 2023

Maurice H. “Moe” Fournier, Sr. 79, of  Swansea, formerly of Fall River passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth “Peaches” (Paiva) Fournier. They shared 60 years of marriage.

He was employed as a manager at Raytheon.

Maurice served in the Air...

Emanuel M. Deoliveira

Emanuel M. Deoliveira

Feb 4, 2023

Emanuel M. DeOliveira, 68, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was the husband of Maria Noronha.

He loved drinking coffee and going for car rides.

Born in Capelas, Azores, he was the son of the late Tomas DeOliveira and the late Paula (Moniz) DeOliveira.

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Maureen C. (Riley)  Phelan

Maureen C. (Riley) Phelan

Feb 3, 2023

Maureen (Riley) Phelan, 87, of Somerset, passed on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Cherished wife of 65 years to John Phelan, Maureen is survived by her son, John Phelan his wife Libby, and beloved grandchildren Miranda and Zachary. She is also survived by siblings Marilyn Chaves and John Riley, and many nieces,...

Steven F. Thornsbury

Steven F. Thornsbury

Feb 3, 2023

Steven F. Thornsbury, 66, of Tiverton, passed away at home Friday, February 3, 2023, with his family by his side, after battling Frontotemporal Dementia.

He was the husband of Cynthia “Cindy” (Enos) Thornsbury.  They shared 38 years of marriage.

For 30 years, Steven owned and operated T and T Auto Repairs and Sales, Fall River....

Thomas A. Fitzgerald

Thomas A. Fitzgerald

Feb 1, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" A Fitzgerald, 55 of Fall River, MA passed away February 1st, 2023.

Tommy was born in Fall River to the late Ronald Fitzgerald and Patricia A (McCarthy) Fitzgerald. Tommy is predeceased by his sister Marie Fitzgerald, and his baby brother Kevin Fitzgerald. Tommy is survived by his brother Edward Fitzgerald, and his sisters Claire M....

Eric F. Souza, Jr.

Eric F. Souza, Jr.

Jan 31, 2023

Eric F. Souza, Jr., 22, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

He was the son of Tammy Treeful-Souza and Eric F. Souza, Sr.

Eric was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and he did volunteer work for Domino's Pizza.

He was an avid video gamer, enjoyed traveling, going out...

Barbara Ann (Jean)  Howard

Barbara Ann (Jean) Howard

Jan 31, 2023

Barbara Ann (Jean) Howard, 75, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at home.

She was employed at the original Denny’s on Milliken Blvd. for 15 years.

Raised in the “southend” of Fall river, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon “Babe” Jean, FRPD, Retired and Edith (DePippo) Jean.

Barbara...

Barbara A. (Reynolds)  Hecox

Barbara A. (Reynolds) Hecox

Jan 30, 2023

Barbara A. (Reynolds) Hecox, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. She was the lifetime companion of Terence LeVasseur.

Born in Burlington, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Tanner. Barbara was the mother of the late Arthur S. Hecox; and the sister of the late Katherine Washburn. She...

Richard Lambert

Richard Lambert

Jan 30, 2023

Richard “Caffeine” Lambert, 59, of Fall River, passed away at home with his family by his side Monday, January 30, 2023. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Souza) Lambert.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of Pearl (Souza) Ruest and the late Richard Lambert.

Richard was employed by the City of...

Patricia A. (Cabral)  Mendonca

Patricia A. (Cabral) Mendonca

Jan 28, 2023

Patricia A. (Cabral) Mendonca, 80, of Berkley, formerly of Fall River, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

She was the loving wife of the late John M. Mendonca, FRPD, Retired.

Born and raised in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Irene (Camara) Cabral.

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Cherylle Ann (Leblanc)  Lema

Cherylle Ann (Leblanc) Lema

Jan 26, 2023

Cherylle Ann (LeBlanc) Lema, 61, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was the fiancée of Joseph Pryor and the mother of the late Jacqueline Silvia.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Anthony J. LeBlanc and Patricia (Linhares) LeBlanc; sister of Norine Perry (fiancé Kevin Moran)...

Richard P. Deschenes

Richard P. Deschenes

Jan 24, 2023

Richard P. Deschenes, 61, also known as D.J. Ricky D, of Tiverton, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence.

He was the husband of Renee (Pineault) Deschenes.

Rick found a love for DJing at Canoe River Campground and carried that into a 20+ year career as the...

Kinuyo S. (Sunagawa)  Landry

Kinuyo S. (Sunagawa) Landry

Jan 22, 2023

Kinuyo S. (Sunagawa) Landry, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.  She was the wife of Leonard J. Lachance.

Born in Okinawa, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Shigetaro and Turso (Onahito) Sunagawa.

Besides her husband of 9 years, she leaves two sons, John Landry (wife Mary Jo) of Glendale, Arizona...

Theresa A. (Farias)  Gauthier

Theresa A. (Farias) Gauthier

Jan 22, 2023

Theresa A. (Farias) Gauthier, 80, of North Attleboro, formerly of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Gauthier. She was a devout Catholic.

Theresa enjoyed bingo, sewing, listening to the oldies, 70's and 80's music and current hits on the radio.

She also...

Cecile L. (Thibault)  Garant

Cecile L. (Thibault) Garant

Jan 22, 2023

Cecile L. (Thibault) Garant, 88, of Somerset, wife of Philip A. Garant, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.

A former local restaurant worker, Cecile enjoyed sewing, knitting, walking, bowling, gardening and was an avid reader.

Besides her husband of 64 years, she leaves 5 children: Richard Garant (wife Doris and her children, Michael, Diane and...

Lilianne A. Richard

Lilianne A. Richard

Jan 22, 2023

Lilianne (Dubreuil) Richard, 96, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Normand E. Richard. They were married for 58 years. She loved raising her children and caring for her grandchildren. She belonged to the school committee, was active in community safety, dedicated to her church, a member of...

Lauretta M. (Dubois)  Lynn

Lauretta M. (Dubois) Lynn

Jan 20, 2023

Lauretta M. (Dubois) Lynn, of Fall River, entered fully into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ Friday, January 20, 2023. She was 97. She was the wife of the late Thomas Lynn.

Lauretta spent her life raising her children and caring for grandchildren.  She lived as a Christian and God was first and foremost...

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