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

George L. Martin
Aug 12, 2008
George L. Martin, 80, of Swansea, formerly of Birch St., Fall River, husband of the late Jane H. (Pizio) Martin, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008. A 26 year employee of the Fall River Water Department, he cherished time with his family. He leaves 2 daughters, Linda Botelho and her husband Ronald and Christine Hoag and her...
Robley P. "Skip" Adam, Sr.
Aug 11, 2008
Robley P. "Skip" Adam, Sr., 77, of Bay St., Fall River, husband of Bernadette (Remy) Adam, died Monday, August 11, 2008. The son of the late Robley S. and Estelle (Larchevesque) Adam and graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, class of 1949, he was an electrician with IBEW, Local 437/223. Besides his wife of 57 years,...
Georgette Desmarais
Aug 11, 2008
Georgette Desmarais, 85, of Somerset, daughter of the late Donat and Leontine (Thibault) Desmarais, died peacefully at home, Monday, August 11, 2008. A member of ILGWU, she was associated with Jodi-Sue Manufacturing until her retirement. Ms. Desmarais leaves 4 sisters, Julie Farias, Pauline Pickup and Rita LaRoche and her husband Carl, all of Somerset Henriette Levesque...
Gerald R. Leduc
Aug 3, 2008
VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Gerald R. "Gerry" Leduc, 52, of Tiverton, died accidentally Sunday, August 3, 2008. A Tiverton Firefighter with 30 years of service and a certified Emergency Medical Technician he was Treasurer of the Tiverton Firefighters Local 1703. A certified Scuba Diver for many years, he was the former owner of a fire protection...
Anthony Franco
Aug 3, 2008
Anthony "Cookie" Franco, 67, of Fall River, died Sunday, August 3, 2008. A trumpet player, he played in the Cookie And The Rendells' Band. He worked at the Old Trail Café, owned by his father; Survivors include children Michael Gifford of Charlton, MA, Jeffrey and Jennifer Gifford, Tammy Levesque, Tony, Scott, Pamela and Karen Franco, all...
Angela T. (Clark) Helger
Aug 1, 2008
Angela T. (Clark) Helger of Tiverton, beloved wife of 62 years of the late Francis W. "Frank" Helger, passed away Friday, August 1, 2008 at Kimwell Nursing Home, Fall River in her 95th. year. Born in Fall River, she moved to Tiverton at the age of 10. A graduate of Durfee High School and Thibodeau Business...

James Robert Halliday
Aug 1, 2008
James Robert Halliday, infant son of Robert V. Halliday and Brenda Lee (Vincent) Honneyman of Fall River died August 7, 2008. Besides his parents survivors include brothers, John Daniel and Zachary Richard Honneyman, grandparents Richard G. Vincent of Fall River and Robert A. Halliday of Portsmouth. He was the grandson of the late Irene A Vincent...
Mark A. St.Pierre
Jul 29, 2008
VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Mark A. St.Pierre, 47, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008. He was employed by Gold Medal Bakery for 10 years and owned and operated, with his former wife, M and C Holsum Distributors. He enjoyed golf and fishing. He leaves his parents, Rita (Boissonneau) St. Pierre of...
Dr. Robert F. Brodeur
Jul 29, 2008
VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Dr. Robert F. Brodeur, 52, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, husband of Pauline (Lapointe) Brodeur and son of Loretta (Paradise) Brodeur of Westport and the late Florian S. Brodeur, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008. A graduate of Westport High School, Dr. Brodeur earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978 from...
Emilia (Francoeur) Charette
Jul 26, 2008
Emilia (Francoeur) Charette, 95, of Wilbur Ave., Somerset, formerly of Whalon Ave., Swansea, widow of Albert L. Charette, died Saturday, July 26, 2008. Born in Fall River, she enjoyed painting, crocheting and bingo and was employed by the former Fayette Sportswear. She leaves 4 children, Rose Correira and her husband Arthur and Irene Talbot, all of...
Bertha (Laroche) St.Pierre
Jul 26, 2008
VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Bertha (Laroche) St.Pierre, 80, of Oliver St., Fall River, formerly of Pleasant St. and Essex St., widow of Omer J. St.Pierre, died Saturday, July 26, 2008. Born in Canastota, NY, the daughter of the late Lucien and Rose (Jean) Laroche, she lived in Swansea for many years and in Fall River most...
Bertionio Masciarelli
Jul 24, 2008
View his video tribute Bertionio Masciarelli, 93, of 2446 Highland Avenue, Fall River, formerly of Pebble Street, died Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Catholic Memorial Home after an extended period of declining health. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Gaetano Masciarelli and the late Marietta (Ragnone) Masciarelli. He recently lost his...
Natalia Batista
Jul 21, 2008
VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Natalia (Martins) Batista, 76, of Fall River, died Monday, July 21, 2008. Born in St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Rebello) Martins, she enjoyed bingo and crafts. She leaves 5 children, Jose Batista of Florence, SC and Victor, Mario and Fernando Batista, all of Fall River and...
Douglas E. Cabral
Jul 20, 2008
View his video tribute Douglas E. Cabral, 50, of Mount Hope Ave., Fall River, husband of Cheri (Cormier) Cabral, died unexpectedly, Sunday, July 20, 2008. An employee of Gemco Electrical Co. and motorcycle enthusiast, he was formerly employed by Sakonnet Steel and was a former member of Somerset Progressive Club. Besides his wife he leaves his...
Grace Martin
Jul 20, 2008
Grace (Corner) Martin, 91, formerly of Fall River, died Sunday, July 20, 2008. She was a charter member of Hartwell St. Apts Senior Citizen Group. Survivors include children Judy Mazza and Charles "Henry" Martin III, both of Westport, sisters May Mullen of Somerset and Bessie Austin of Swansea, grandchildren William Smith, Alice-Ann Willis and Charles Smith,...

Anthony Richard Tuniewicz
Jul 17, 2008
A. Richard Tuniewicz, 70, formerly of Vagge Drive, Nashua died Thursday morning July 17th after a two month hospitalization at St. Luke's hospital in New Bedford, MA. A resident of Nashua for much of his life, Mr. Tuniewicz was born in Lowell, MA on March 24, 1938, son of the late Walter Tuniewicz and Jeanette (Bujnowski)...
Roberta R. Chretien
Jul 16, 2008
Roberta R. (Hoffman) Chretien, 62, of Tuttle St. Fall River died Wednesday, July 16, 2008. She was the wife of 32 years to Charles R. Chretien, mother of Randy C. Irwin of N.J., sister of Robert Hoffman of Providence, Penny Reinforet of Middletown and Thomasina Day of OH. She was the aunt of several nieces and...
Alban "Red" Couture
Jul 14, 2008
Alban "Red" Couture, 78, of Fenner St., Fall River, husband of Margaret (Rego) Couture, died Monday, July 14, 2008. An Army veteran of the Korean War and Niagara Senior Center volunteer, he was employed by Texas Instruments, Attleboro for many years. Besides his wife of 55 years, he leaves 3 children, Stephen Couture and his wife...
Alfred S. Mello
Jul 14, 2008
Alfred S. Mello, 81, of Clarkson St., Fall River, husband of Jeannette (St.Laurent) Mello, died Monday, July 14, 2008. An Army veteran of WW II, he was employed by Durfee-Union Mills. Besides his wife, he leaves 3 children, Richard Mello, Darlene (Mello) Lariviere and David Mello, all of Fall River; grandchildren, Heather Souza, Krystin Lariviere, Richard...
George E. Letendre
Jul 11, 2008
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO TRIBUTE. George E. Letendre, 88, of No. Attleboro, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Irene (Valcourt) Letendre, died Friday, July 11, 2008. An Army veteran of WW II and world traveler, he was employed by the Massachusetts Highway Department. He leaves a son, George H. Letendre and his...