OBITUARY LISTINGS

Dec 3, 2021

John Carnochan Farr died peacefully on December 3, 2021 after a battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases; he was 81 years old.

Born on February 16, 1940 in Glen Cove, NY and spending his childhood in Princeton, NJ and Riverside, CT, John was a 1958 alumnus of South Kent School in South Kent, CT. A talented scholar,...

Dec 2, 2021

Brian M. Vieira, 71, of Somerset, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was the husband of Suzanne Paquette Vieira, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.

He was the son of the late Manuel J.”Mickey” and Mary D. (Faria) Vieira.

A music educator in the Town of Somerset for 37 years, Brian earned...

Dec 1, 2021

Roger A. Beben, 80, of Fall River passed into eternal rest Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Eleanor (Arruda) Beben, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. He worked with his father and brothers at Stephen W. Beben and Sons Contracting Company, then worked at Aetna Insurance Company...

Nov 30, 2021

Rene G. Belanger, 85, of Westport, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Aline (Bileau) Belanger.  A wonderful father, grandfather, he  loved spending time with family and friends.  An avid fisherman, he was a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport, volunteered at Bingo and was passionate about collecting donations for charities.  He...

Nov 28, 2021

Manuel R. DeCosta, 91, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021.

He was the dedicated husband of Mary (Viveiros) DeCosta, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage.

Born in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Manuel and Leontina (Farias) DeCosta.

He was an employee of Texaco...

Nov 28, 2021

Carmen M. Cotto Gonzalez, 64, of Dartmouth, passed into eternal rest Sunday, November 28, 2021.

She was the wife of Fernando Arroyo.  Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Arcadio Cotto and Felicita Gonzalez.

Carmen was employed as a medical records clerk in the hospital industry.  She loved to play Bingo, cook,...

Nov 27, 2021

Normand Fontaine, 91, formerly of Lafayette Dr. and Orchard St. Fall River, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Rose (Martins) Fontaine, the son of the late Leo Alectance Fontaine and Blanche (Bourgeois) Fontaine-Audette and step-son of the late Jean Louis Audette.

Normand leaves two sons, Normand L. Fontaine...

Nov 26, 2021

Pamela A. “Pam or Pammy” (Perry) Pavao, 56, of Fall River, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 26th, 2021. Born in Fall River she is the daughter of Madelyn A. (Manchester) Coute and the late Joseph Perry. She was known for her loving personality, contagious laugh, and Trendy style. More than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Nov 25, 2021

John L. Simoes, 68, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. He was the husband of the late Doris E. (Berube) Simoes and the son of the late Roberto and Maria H. (Raposo) Simoes; the father of Rachel Lacroix (husband Michael), and the late Kevin Simoes; the grandfather of Javier Simoes and Felicity Lacroix. He leaves several...

Nov 24, 2021

Rolande (Pelletier) Giroux, 90, of Tiverton,  passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She was the devoted wife of George L. Giroux with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. Rolande was employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital as a Unit Coordinator.  A graduate of Jesus Mary Academy, she was a member of the French Club, Book Club and several retirement...

Nov 18, 2021

Elaine B. (Lagace) Isabel, 80, of Portsmouth, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was the wife of the late Manuel M. “Manny” Isabel, Jr.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Raymond S. “Pep” and Carmen A. (Rancourt) Lagace. Elaine was employed by Schoolhouse Candy for many years and was an...

Nov 18, 2021

Shirley Ann (Morel) Levrault, 59, of Fall River, beloved wife of Douglas Levrault, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 after a short, courageous battle with brain cancer.

She was the daughter of Mary J. Morel-Karem and the late Denis R. Morel.

A graduate of Marshfield High School, Shirley had been employed by John Hancock, Boston,...

Nov 16, 2021

Alice (Pereira) Gallant, 97, of Westport, passed into eternal life Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

She was the wife of the late J.N. Raymond Gallant.  They were married for 64 years.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late August and Mary (Rapoza) Pereira.

Alice was a plant manager for several...

Nov 16, 2021

Gloria  “Larry” (Leite) Pinault, 99, of Westport, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Pinault. They were married for  75 years.

A seamstress, she had been employed by Har-Lee Manufacturing and retired from Stella Ann Frocks.

Her hobbies included bowling, crossword puzzles, word searches and...

Nov 14, 2021

Imelda Marie (Mercier) Fay, of Conroe, TX, formerly of Fall River, passed away on November 14, 2021 at the age of 102. She was the beloved wife of 47 years to the late Vincent J. Fay. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Emma Mercier, infant daughter Valerie, son Kevin Fay (Cindy), brothers Alphonse, Ernest and...

Nov 13, 2021

Alan M. Huntress, age 86, died Saturday, November 13,  2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of Marilyn Huntress for the past twenty-six years, Alan was born in Palmer, Massachusetts on July 15, 1935, son of the late Howard and Eleanor (Murray) Huntress. A graduate of Suffern (NY) high school and Stevens Institute of Technology, he retired from Texas Instruments,...

Nov 5, 2021

Patricia Downey, 75, of East Taunton, passed into eternal rest Friday, November 5, 2021 at Wedgemere Health Care, Taunton, MA.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Huard) Downey.

Patrica had been employed by Tillotson Rubber Company.  Her pastimes included crocheting and reading.

She leaves behind...

Nov 2, 2021

Tony DaSilva, 60, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was the husband of Jandira Sofia (daVega Carvalho) DaSilva.

Born in Fogo, Cape Verde, he was the son of Maria DaSilva and the late Hermeto Jose Rodrigues. He was employed as a D.J. on 97.6 WZRM FM,...

Nov 2, 2021

Steven Borges, 44, of Fall River, husband of Linda C. (Carreiro) Borges,passed into eternal rest Tuesday, November 2, 2021, after an illness at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of Gertrude (Silvia) Borges of Fall River and the late Vitorino A. Borges.

He was employed as a carpenter and had...

Oct 30, 2021

Nancy R. Alexander, 74, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Edmund C. and Georgianna (Rapoza-Mello) Alexander; A cosmetologist, Nancy graduated from Vidal-Sassoon Academy in Florida and Rob Roy Academy in Fall River. She enjoyed being at the beach in the sun, but most of all...