OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jun 8, 2022

Dino A. Bissaro,  89, of Fall River, passed away June 8, 2022.  Born in Fall River on September 25, 1932, he was the son of Celina (Gamache) Bissaro and Augustus Bissaro; husband of 63 years to Mary (Fallows) Bissaro, who predeceased him in 2020. He raised three children, Diane Bissaro of Watertown, Andrew Bissaro of Brighton, and David Bissaro...

Jun 7, 2022

Michael Wayne Pacheco of Bristol RI, died at the Heatherwood Nursing Center of Newport RI on June 07,2022 after a brief illness. He was born July 30,1942 In New Bedford, Massachusetts and lived there most of his life. He was the son of the late Elsie Sousa Pacheco and Manuel Pacheco of New Bedford. Mr. Pacheco was married to...

Jun 6, 2022

David E. Boyd, 80, of Somerset, former owner of Dave’s News on Rock St. Fall River, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

He was the son of the late Edward C. Boyd and Mary (Bento) Boyd-Doucet.

David was a collector of Coca-Cola memorabilia.

He leaves behind two children, David...

Jun 5, 2022

Theresa (Chasse) Boivin, 93, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Norman J. Boivin.

A sewing machine operator, Terry was employed by Bedford Manufacturing and Spectrum and was a member of ILGWU.

She was a member of Highland Adult Day Care.  She liked crossword puzzles, crocheting...

Jun 5, 2022

James "Jim" Hoag, 71, of Somerset passed away peacefully after a courageous 27-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He is pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Christine, and their Scottish Terrier, Oscar. Jim worked hard in several of Fall River’s factories to support his family. More recently, he served as a traffic control officer with the City of Fall River making...

Jun 4, 2022

Vivian Tetrault Desautels, 76, of Ruskin Florida, formerly of Fall River, passed away on June 4th at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Riverview, Florida after a brief illness.  Vivian was the wife of the late Roger J. Desautels.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Edward and Yvette Lambert Tetrault, Vivian is survived by a son, Andre...

Jun 3, 2022

Susan C. (Lepow) Riccitelli, 75, of Fall River, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital Friday, June 3, 2022.

She was the wife of Alfred Riccitelli.

Before her retirement, Susan was employed by Knapp Shoe Store and Kimwell Nursing Home.

Susan was especially fond of going to the beach.

Born in Fall...

Jun 2, 2022

Kayla Lynne Romano, 29, of Tiverton, RI and resident of Quincy, MA where she resided with her boyfriend, Drew Judell, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Born in Fall River, she leaves her mother, Dawn M. (Correia) St. Laurent (fiancé, Norman Helger); her father, Fernando Romano; and her step-father, Armand St. Laurent III.

Kayla was...

Jun 1, 2022

Pauline Marguerite (Cayer) Caron, 94, of Fall River, passed away at the Somerset Ridge Center on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Pauline was always known to be wearing a beautiful smile,she was loved by her family and friends and will be missed dearly.

She was the wife of the late Robert "Rube"Joseph Caron.A musician and singer...

Jun 1, 2022

Justin Michael Carvalho, 33, of Tiverton, passed into eternal life Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was employed in the welding/Iron worker industry and was a talented drummer. Justin graduated from Tiverton High School in 2007.  He loved to make people laugh, he cherished family parties and Sunday fun days. ...

May 31, 2022

Richard W. Vieira, 76, of Tiverton, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

He was the loving husband of Rita I. (Desrosiers) Vieira with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late William C. and Rita E. (McGee) Vieira.  Prior to retiring, Richard was employed at...

May 31, 2022

Mary “Marie” (Perreault) Chamberlain, 92, of Fall River, entered into rest Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was the wife of the late Hubert “Bud” Chamberlain.

Before retirement, Mary served as the lunch lady of Letourneau School for many years. Her hobbies include watching Hallmark movies, reading, dining out, and shopping.

She is survived by her...

May 31, 2022

Leonie (Fournier) Pelletier-Chagnon, 101, a professional seamstress, of Fall River, wife of the late Joseph Roland Pelletier and Louis O. Chagnon, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  She received recognition from the Knights of Columbus for her years of dedication in beautifying the grounds of Notre Dame Church. In 2003, Leonie was awarded the Marian Medal.

She...

May 25, 2022

Karen Denise Lee, 60, of Fall River MA, passed away in her sleep on May 25, 2022 due to respiratory and heart complications. Karen was born in Newport, RI on December 30, 1961 to Martha Gelmete. She grew up in Fall River, MA raised by both Martha and Ronald Gelmete. Karen is survived by her only son, Trottjoseph Lee....

May 22, 2022

Jacqueline J. “Jackie” Allard, 78 of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away on May 22, 2022 after a period of declining health at the Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown, RI.

A registered nurse, she held administrative and managerial positions at St. Anne’s Hospital and Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Roland...

May 22, 2022

Kevin Dailey, 53, of Fall River, passed into eternal life unexpectedly Sunday, May 22, 2022.  He was the husband of Dawn A. (Baker) Dailey.   They shared  15 years of marriage, and 20 years of companionship.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of Pauline (Andrade) Dailey and the late Donald R. Dailey.

Kevin had...

May 22, 2022

Paul J. Desmarais, 82, of Fall River, former City of Fall River Park Department manager,  passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Edmond and Lillian (Folger) Desmarais.

Paul served in the Air Force from 1957-1959.

He was the father...

May 18, 2022

Lester E. Pryor, Jr., 77, of Westport, Massachusetts, proprietor of Lester Pryor Jr. General Contracting, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Lester and Mary (Soares) Pryor.

He leaves three children, Michael Pryor, Rhonda Courser (husband Tom) and David Pryor (wife Erin); a...

May 16, 2022

John Paul Farnworth, 87, of Tiverton, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. He was the husband of Judith “Judie” (Hipson) Farnworth.  They shared 63 years of marriage.  Prior to his retirement, John was employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr....

May 15, 2022

Raymond Mitchell Meleski, Sr., 75, of Westport, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was the husband of Lisa Marie (Rodrigues) Meleski.

Ray was born in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Mitchell and Joyce (Mount Pleasant) Meleski.

A Vietnam veteran, Ray served in the...