OBITUARY LISTINGS

Dec 10, 2022

Betty N. (Pate) Perron, 93, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, December 10, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Hubert Perron.

Born in Columbus, Georgia, Betty was the daughter of the late Charlie Pate and Willene (McDowell) Pate.

Employed by Litton Industries, Betty was a data processor.  She also worked...

Dec 10, 2022

Ronald M. Furtado, 71, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton and Taunton, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, December 10, 2022, after a courageous 15 month battle with glioblastoma.

Ron was born and raised in Fall River and was the son of the late Alfred M. and...

Dec 9, 2022

Eugene McElroy, 80, of Westport, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. He was the loving husband of 59 years to Madeline M. (Rosa) McElroy. Eugene was employed by New England Electric and was a member of the North Tiverton Sportsmans Club where he enjoyed spending time with his friends. He was proud to be a United States Army Veteran....

Dec 7, 2022

Carolyn (Duperre) Lessa, 80, formerly of Westport, retired owner and operator of Cora’s Beauty Salon, Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

She was the wife of the late Roger Lessa and the daughter of the late Howard and Ann (Smith) Duperre.

She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School Class of 1960...

Dec 7, 2022

Shirley Frances (Bell) George, 95, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

She was the wife of the late Michael Joseph George and the daughter of the late Henry and Mabel (Tessier) Bell.

Shirley leaves two sons, Michael George (wife Mary Ellen) and Lance George;

and two grandchildren, Kelly Baker and...

Dec 6, 2022

Constance L. Gauthier, 93, passed away December 6, 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Born January 13, 1929 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Lauraine (Gaudreau) Bellenoit and the wife of the late Henry C. Gauthier.

She graduated from Jesus Mary Academy in 1946 with a scholarship to Rivier...

Dec 3, 2022

Edward A. Luciano, Sr., of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022.

He was the son of the late August A. and Rose (Mello) Luciano.

Ed was employed by Quaker Fabric and Joan Fabric.

He leaves two sons, Edward A. Luciano, Jr. and Robert C. Luciano (wife Pamela);

a daughter,...

Dec 3, 2022

Anthony Medeiros, Jr., 62, of Fall River, passed away December 3, 2022.

He was the son of the late Anthony “Whitey” Medeiros, Sr. and the late Gilda (Medeiros) Medeiros and the brother of the late Steven Medeiros.

He leaves 2 nieces, Sherri Sologaistoa (husband Scott) and Kelly Carvalho (husband Joao); a sister-in-law, Lisa Medeiros, great...

Dec 1, 2022

Rosalina (Silvia) Cashman, 80, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.  She was employed by St. Anne’s Hospital as a CNA for over 26 years.

An outgoing person, Rosalina had many friends and enjoyed socializing and exercising at the senior center where she also attended many events. She also enjoyed painting and drawing.

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Dec 1, 2022

Adelino “Al” Flores, Jr. FRPD, Ret., 93, of Fall River, husband of Claire L. (Guerette) Flores, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.

A member of the Fall River Police Department for 25 years, Sergeant Flores was twice commended and was also a mutuel clerk at various race tracks for 47 years, retiring at the age of 79....

Dec 1, 2022

Anibal F. Silva, 88, of Fall River, husband of the late Alda (Viveiros) Silva, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Born in Fenais da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late José F. and Mariana Rego Alberto Silva.

A construction worker, Anibal was a member of the Laborers International...

Nov 30, 2022

Richard Andrew Bailey, 76, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  He was the adopted son of the late Andrew and Catherine (O’Connell) Bailey and was the birthson of the late Caroline (Cotton) Graves of Peabody. Richard lived in Boston most of his life until moving to Fall River in 2002.

He leaves...

Nov 30, 2022

Mary Antoinette “Toni” (Poitras) Aubin, 89, of Westport,

MA, wife of the late Roland Aubin, passed away Tuesday,

November 29, 2022.

A communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport, she was a member of the former St. Anne and Immaculate Conception Parishes, Fall River.

She was seamstress and member of...

Nov 28, 2022

Gilbert Fred Stansfield, 87, of Swansea, husband of the late Sheila Jean (Murphy) Stansfield, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022.

He was employed as an electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 233.

Gil was a graduate of Somerset High School.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late...

Nov 27, 2022

Ryan J. Arruda, 37, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Employed by Stop & Shop at the warehouse, Ryan was a member of the Teamsters Union.

He enjoyed spending time with his family.  Ryan was a talented cook, often referring  to himself as “Chef Boy R. Ryan”.

Full of life, he loved everyone. ...

Nov 27, 2022

Norman E. “Norm” Casey, 91, of Fall River, husband of the late Beatrice (Correia) Casey, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. A machinist and tool and die maker, he taught at Diman

Regional Vocational High School and operated Bayside Machine, retiring in 1991. He enjoyed ballroom dancing and was a motorcycle enthusiast and New England Sports Fan....

Nov 26, 2022

Raymond P. Daigle, 86, retired MCI-Walpole Correctional Officer,of Fall River, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022.  He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Cusick) Daigle.

He retired as a Captain, after serving over 30 years in the Massachusetts Department of Correction.

Extremely active, Ray enjoyed golf, handball, racquetball and playing with his dog,...

Nov 24, 2022

Ryan Joseph Dunn, 33, long time resident of Berkley, currently residing in Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 24 th, 2022. He was the beloved son of Robert Dunn and Elizabeth (Faria) Dunn. Besides his parents, Ryan leaves his two children, Jameson and Marina, companion Dana Hopwood, and her daughter Kaylee. Also surviving Ryan are sister, Shauna (Dunn)...

Nov 24, 2022

Ursula Karoline (Fischer) Wilkinson, 73, of Westport, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022.

She was the loving wife of Daniel T. Wilkinson for the past 56 years.

Born in Germany, the daughter of the late Margarete Eva Heinrich Fischer and Mathias Kanisauskas, she came to the United States in 1967.

She was employed...

Nov 24, 2022

Evelyn “Del” (Bianchi) Morrissette, 83, of Westport, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Arthur R. Morrissette, Sr. and the daughter of the late Pasquale Bianchi and Mary (Beattie) Bianchi Pacheco.

She was employed by Stop and Shop Supermarket for 47 years. She was a past member of St. Theresa’s Parish...