OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Elizabeth  F Mercier

Elizabeth F Mercier

Mar 28, 2008

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Elizabeth F. (LeBlanc) Mercier, 97, of Tiverton, died Friday, March 28, 2008. An office manager for Dr. Philemon Truesdale, she and her husband owned the Craft House, Tiverton, specializing in candle supplies. She was the widow of Bernard G. Mercier, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Rioux)...

Teresa (Foley)  Potvin

Teresa (Foley) Potvin

Mar 28, 2008

Teresa (Foley) Potvin, 71, formerly of Hillside Manor, Fall River, widow of Norman "John" Potvin, died Friday, March 28, 2008. She leaves 4 children, Norman, Gerald and Mark Potvin of Fall River and Patricia Potvin of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a brother, John Foley of Fall River. She was the daughter of the late John...

Normand  J. Melanson

Normand J. Melanson

Mar 26, 2008

CLICK HERE TO SEE HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Normand "Nap" Melanson, 80. of Fall River, husband of Claire (Berard) Melanson, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Normand was the son of the late Albert and Annie (McDermott) Melanson. He graduated from B.M.C.Durfee High School. He was employed by Mills Brothers Auto Upholsterers of Fall River, Glazer Glass...

Americo Michael

Americo Michael

Mar 21, 2008

Americo Michael, 81, husband of 60 years to Annie (Stanton) Michael, of Wooley St. Fall River, died Friday, March 21, 2008. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Tiverton. Besides his wife, he leaves sons Robert and Richard Michael, both of Westport and James Michael of Las Vegas; sisters Celeste Nevit of Indiana, Helen Fraley...

Thomas Sewell

Thomas Sewell

Mar 21, 2008

Thomas Sewell, 73, of Hartwell St., Fall River, formerly of Fourth St., died Friday, March 21, 2008. A graduate of Worcester Junior College and Mexico City College and Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by the Boston Herald Traveler and was a self-employed freelance writer. He was co-author of the book "Moe...

Ibrahim Batal

Ibrahim Batal

Mar 19, 2008

Ibrahim Batal, born 11-19-1911 in Damascus Syria died March 19, 2008. Husband of the late Marie Batal. Survived by daughter Nawal Mouded wife of Majed Mouded MD, and son George Batal, husband of May Batal. Also survived by grandsons Majed Mouded MD, Mark Mouded, Abraham Batal and Iyad Batal. Ibrahim was an accomplished International Lawyer. A...

Jose  Da Costa

Jose Da Costa

Mar 18, 2008

View his video tribute Jose da Costa, 77, of Dwelly St., Fall River, formerly of Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, husband of Ernestina (Pacheco) da Costa, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008. He was employed by Pioneer Finishing and was a member of Santo Christo Senior Citizens Club. Besides his wife of 50 years he leaves 5...

Julien A. "Frenchy" Lafontaine

Julien A. "Frenchy" Lafontaine

Mar 18, 2008

Julien A. "Frenchy" Lafontaine, 82, of Chicago St., Fall River, husband of Dolores (Furtado) Lafontaine, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008. He was employed by Tioga Sportswear and Franconia Sportswear. Besides his wife of 50 years, he leaves a daughter, Donna Cook and her husband Jesse of Swansea; grandchildren, Nicole and Jesse Cook; sisters, Yvonne Lafontaine and...

Barbara  A. (Dube)  Silvia

Barbara A. (Dube) Silvia

Mar 16, 2008

Barbara A. (Dube) Silvia, 78, of Rolling Green Dr., Fall River, formerly of Swansea, widow of Francis Silvia, died Sunday March 16, 2008. She leaves, 8 children Suzanne McNamara, Penny Costin, Pamela Gallegley and Barbara Desrosiers, all of Georgia, James Silvia of Athol, MA, George Silvia of Fall River, Linda Tripp of Somerset and Thomas Silvia...

Fernanda  Quental) (Simas)  Piedade

Fernanda Quental) (Simas) Piedade

Mar 15, 2008

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Fernanda (Simas Quental) Piedade, 84, of Charles St., Fall River, formerly of St. Michael, Azores, died Saturday, March 15, 2008. She leaves her husband Manuel T. Piedade; children, Fernanda Ferreira and her husband Antonio, Carlos Simas and his wife Cecilia, all of Fall River, Cremilde Medeiros and her husband...

Antoinette (Chauvette)  Mathieu

Antoinette (Chauvette) Mathieu

Mar 14, 2008

Antoinette (Chauvette) Mathieu, 96, formerly of GAR Highway, Somerset, presently of Oliver St., Fall River, widow of Ovide Mathieu, died Friday, March 14, 2008. She owned and operated the former Gladys' Beauty Shop, Fall River and operated the Catholic Memorial Home beauty shop many years ago. She leaves sisters Cecile Bibeau of Somerset, Florence Chauvette, Theresa...

Alyssa E. Correira

Alyssa E. Correira

Mar 13, 2008

Alyssa E. Correira, 10, daughter of Arthur E. and Sherri E. (Viveiros) Correira of Rehoboth died Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Hasbro Children's Hospital. A fifth grade student of St. Anne School, Fall River, her hobbies included music, drawing, swimming and crafts. A Hannah Montana fan, she enjoyed playing with her dog Niko and with Bratz...

Barbara S. Aubin (Phelan)  Lepage

Barbara S. Aubin (Phelan) Lepage

Mar 10, 2008

CLICK HERE TO SEE HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Barbara S. (Phelan) Aubin LePage, 74, of Fall River, wife of Edward H. LePage, Sr. and widow of Jean B. Aubin, died Monday, March 10, 2008. An active Fall River Special Olympics volunteer, she owned and operated the former JB Auto Supply and Reconditioning with her late husband and...

Elisa  Anunciacao Melo

Elisa Anunciacao Melo

Mar 10, 2008

Click here to view the tribute for Elisa A. Melo Elisa (Anunciacao) Melo, 47, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, wife of 27 years to Adriano Melo, died Monday, March 10, 2008 at home. Born in Luzinde, Portugal, she had been employed by Looking Upwards, Middletown and by Quaker Fabric, Fall River. Besides her husband, survivors...

William  S. Newton

William S. Newton

Mar 9, 2008

William S. Newton, 72, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, died Sunday, March 9, 2008. The son of the late Ellis and Alice (Smith) Newton, he was employed by Quality Produce and Harvey Probber. He was a member of Looms Up and Fall River Racing Pigeon Club and enjoyed quahogging and fishing with Tom on the...

Fred  A. Mooney

Fred A. Mooney

Mar 9, 2008

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Fred A. Mooney, Jr. 65, of Swansea, husband of 41 years to Diane L. (Dussault) Mooney, died Sunday, March 9, 2008. He was employed by Mass. Highway Dept. for 35 years and served in the Army National Guard, 126th Signal Battalion for 24 years. Besides his wife, survivors include...

Robert  C. Ferzan

Robert C. Ferzan

Mar 6, 2008

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Robert C. Ferzan, 38, of Tiverton, husband of 16 years of Michelle (Pichette) Ferzan, died Thursday, March 6, 2008. He was employed by Hart Design Group, Cumberland, RI, was a Disney World enthusiast and avid guitar player. He was the son of Paul E. and Susan J. (Nicholson) Ferzan...

Raymond  J. Gauvin

Raymond J. Gauvin

Mar 6, 2008

Raymond J. Gauvin, 88, of Birch St., Fall River, formerly of Columbia St., husband of the late Rose M. (Fortier) Gagne-Gauvin, died Thursday, March 6, 2008. An Army veteran of WW II, he was employed by the Quincy Shipyard and was past governor of the Loyal Order of Moose. He was the son of the late...

Marcel  F. Cantin

Marcel F. Cantin

Feb 25, 2008

Marcel F. Cantin, 79, of Hayden Ave., Tiverton, RI, formerly of Fall River, husband of Rose Marie (Roy) Cantin and husband of the late Rita M. (Lacasse) Cantin, died Monday, February 25, 2008. An Army veteran of WW II, he was a US Postal Service Letter Carrier for 35 years. President of the South End Athletic...

Alfred A. "Fred" Pineault

Alfred A. "Fred" Pineault

Feb 24, 2008

Alfred A. "Fred" Pineault, of Fall River, husband of the late Evelyn (Costa) Pineault, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 24, 2008. The son of the late Rose (Bouchard) Jean and Arthur Pineault and the stepson of the late Paul Jean, he was a Navy veteran having served in the SeaBees Construction Battalion in Okinawa for 2...

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