OBITUARY LISTINGS

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...

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....