OBITUARY LISTINGS

May 13, 2022

Morel J. Menard, Jr., 60, of Fall River, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022.

He was born in New Haven, CT. He was the son of the late Morel J. Menard, Sr. and Anita M. (Croteau) Menard.

Morel was employed in the HVAC and Oil Heating industries.

He enjoyed camping and experiencing nature...

May 10, 2022

Lucille J. "Lou" (Lamothe) Laferriere, RN, 84, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Raymond L. Laferriere.

A nurse employed by St. Anne’s Hospital, Lou dedicated her life to helping care for people and her family.

She leaves five children, Robert Laferriere (late wife Wendy) of...

May 10, 2022

Rita (Thibodeau) Maynard, 83 of Westport, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was the wife of the late George T. Maynard.

She was an employee of Louis Hand MFG.  Rita was past president of the American Legion Post 145, Auxiliary, Westport, as well as being a cook for over 30 years at the Westport Council on...

May 9, 2022

Margaret “Peggy” (Croft) Leger, 91, of Fall River, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Kenneth E. Leger.

Born in Fall River, Peg was the daughter of the late Alfred O. Croft and Margaret Alice Theresa (Gray) Croft.

A dedicated member of the former Sacred Heart Parish, Peggy was...

May 8, 2022

Jose M. Bernardo, 68, of Fall River, passed into eternal life Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital. He was the husband of the late Zulmira (Pacheco) Bernardo.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, the son of the late Alvarinho Bernardo and Maria Fernanda (Fernandes) Bernardo, he had served in the Portuguese Army.  He came to the...

May 8, 2022

Our sweet Nana went home to Jesus on Sunday afternoon (May 8, 2022). Born in Elkin, North Carolina to Elzie Elbert and Myrtle Hampton Sprinkle, Delitha “Coe” was second to youngest and the last surviving of ten siblings: Thomas, Ralph, Catherine “Dotsie”, Sam, Leslie, Jack, Luck, Barbara, and a sister who died in infancy. She is survived by her...

May 6, 2022

Paul R. Audette, 69, of Providence, formerly of Fall River, passed into eternal rest May 6, 2022.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of Cecile G. (Cadrin) Audette of Fall River and the late Leo O. Audette.

Besides his mother, Paul leaves two daughters, Trista and Shawna; a brother, George L. Audette...

May 6, 2022

Agnes White of Fall River passed on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.  Agnes was born on January 11, 1936 to Bella (Perry) and Manuel Gonsalves.  She is predeceased by her husband of 51 years Herbert White. Agnes is survived by her son Leon Budlong of Newport RI., her sister Mary Souza of Fall River Ma. and...

May 5, 2022

Maria Conceicao (Freitas) Pavao, 87, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, Massachusetts.  She was the wife of the late Jorge “Zola” Pavao, who passed away in 2020.

Born in Ajuda da Bretanha, São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Freitas and Maria (Raposo) Farias....

May 3, 2022

Robert Christopher “Rob” St.Ours, 49, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from injuries sustained as a result of an automobile accident.

He was employed by Martignetti Corporation, Taunton.

A fan of Insane Clown Posse (ICP), he would love to attend their “Gathering of the Juggalos” as much as he could....

Apr 30, 2022

Dolores A. (Vincent) Hamel, 83, of Tiverton, passed away at home Saturday, April 30, 2022.

She was the wife of the late Armand A. Hamel.

She had been employed by Bristol Knitting Mills, Sakonnet Vineyards and A & P Orchids.

Her hobbies included gardening, shopping, dining out and reading books.

Apr 30, 2022

Annette “Anne” (Gagnon) Cardin, 100, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Joseph H. “Al” Cardin.

A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Herminie (LaBrie) Gagnon.

Annette was employed as an office manager for Whittenton Garment, Lowenstein Garment...

Apr 29, 2022

Jeffrey P. Coe, 54, of Fall River, passed away at St. Anne’s Hospital, following a year of declining health.  He was the companion of Denise D. (Lamontagne) Cabral.  Born in Marion, Massachusetts, Jeff was the son of the late William and Mary (Bennett) Coe.  He was employed by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding.

Besides his companion, he leaves three siblings,...

Apr 28, 2022

Nuria A. Gonzalez, 68, of Whipple St. Fall River, formerly of El Salvador, passed into eternal rest Thursday, April 28, 2022.  She was the wife of Jose Alfonso Ortega.  They shared 20 years of marriage.

Nuria was known as a brave, strong pioneer who loved to cook for her family. She helped many in need and was...

Apr 27, 2022

Serafim Martins Farias, 70, of Fall River passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Born in Santa Barbara, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Antonio Bernardo Farias and Maria Do Carmo Martins.

Serafim was employed by Quaker Fabric in Fall River until they closed in 2007, then he was a  landscaper until...

Apr 24, 2022

Sandra (Gondela) Pelland, 77, of Somerset, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was the wife of the late John Phillip Pelland and the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Morris) Gondela.  Years ago, Sandra was employed by Superior Cleaners. Sandy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends who meant everything to her. She loved going to...

Apr 22, 2022

Linda M. Gondela, 72, of Fall RIver, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022.

Born in Fall River on February 3, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Morris) Gondela.

Linda enjoyed camping, the beach, stickers when she sent cards, and loved animals.  She adored her grandchildren and great grandson.

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Apr 20, 2022

Jorge A. Viveiros, 62, of Fall River, entered into rest Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Costa) Viveiros.  They shared 30 years of marriage.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Viveiros and Maria da Conceicao Arruda Periera....

Apr 19, 2022

Margaret A. (Cournoyer) Carpenter, 79, of Somerset passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Gerald T. "Jerry" Carpenter, Sr.

Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Normand Joseph Cournoyer, Sr. and Margaret Ann (Hague) Cournoyer, she resided in Somerset for the past 51 years.

Margaret was a...

Apr 19, 2022

Robert F. Labouliere, 60, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022. To many of his friends, Rob was known as “Mongo”.

He was the life partner of Joy Bannister and the son of  Helen (Machado) Labouliere and the late Raoul Labouliere.  He was employed by Manheim New England Auto Auction.  Rob was...