OBITUARY LISTINGS

Lorraine Rioux

Jan 15, 2022

Lorraine Rioux, 85, of 13 Gadoury St. Westport, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria (Tanguay) Rioux.

She had been employed in the garment industry.

She leaves a brother, Joseph Rioux; a sister, Annette Mello;

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Linda C. (Carreiro) Borges

Jan 15, 2022

Linda C. (Carreiro) Borges,44 wife of the late Steven Borges, of Fall River,  passed into eternal rest after an illness at home on January 15, 2022.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Genoveva (Lourenco) Carreiro (Companion Carlos Silva) of Swansea and the late Domingos Carreiro, Sr.

She leaves two sons, Steven J....

Eileen (Alexander) Desmarais

Jan 14, 2022

Eileen (Alexander) Desmarais, 81, of Fall River, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald J. Desmarais, Sr.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel F. and Eva (Rapoza) Alexander.

She was the mother of Michael J. Desmarais and the...

Thomas H. Duclos

Jan 13, 2022

Thomas H. Duclos, 79, of  Fall River, a quiet,kind, selfless gentleman, who put his family first and never said no, passed away at home Thursday, January 13, 2022.  He was the husband of Diane (Carvalho) Duclos with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Tom loved his family and supported his grandchildren growing up, in all their endeavors.

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Marie Jeanne (St.Laurent) Bernier

Jan 12, 2022

Marie Jeanne (St.Laurent) Bernier, 101, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  Born in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Aquilas and Eulalie (Cote) St.Laurent.

She was employed by Royal Garment for many years and did alterations for family and friends at home.

An avid cook, she...

Gaetane (Lessard) Levesque

Jan 12, 2022

Gaetane (Lessard) Levesque, 85, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of  the late Gaston R. Levesque. They shared 63 years of marriage.

Born in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada, Gaetane was the daughter of the late Robert and Annette (Turcotte) Lessard. She was an active member of the former Notre...

Paul G. Deslauriers

Jan 11, 2022

Paul G. Deslauriers died peacefully on January 11, 2022, at the RI Veterans Home in Bristol, RI. Paul was born on January 20, 1949, in Fall River, MA. Paul served in the United States Air Force; after his discharge, he worked for many years as a security guard in various area facilities, including American Tourister and American Greeting Cards....

Rebecca Mae (Roberts) O'Connor

Jan 10, 2022

Rebecca Mae (Roberts) O’Connor, 66, of Fall River passed away Monday, January 10, 2022.

She was the wife of the late Charles O’Connor.

Born in Chappell, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Beverly (Sherman) Valois and William Roberts and the stepdaughter of the late Vincent Valois.

She served in the Air...

Mark Cardoza

Jan 9, 2022

Mark Cardoza, 78, of Somerset, formerly of Coventry, Warwick and Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022.

He was the husband of the late Patricia (O’Keefe) Cardoza and the long-time companion of the late Margaret “Peggy” Bianco.

Now retired, Mark was employed by Globe MFG. for 37 years. He enjoyed watching football and NASCAR,...

Claudette L. (Gagnon) Hall

Jan 9, 2022

Claudette L. (Gagnon) Hall, 76, of Tiverton, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Thibeault and Benjamin Hall.  She was employed by Aetna Insurance,Fall River, Visiting Nurses Assn.of RI as a CNA and Brooks Pharmacy, Portsmouth. Previously, she also worked at Kerr Mill and Wolfe Lamp. Her hobbies included Bingo and...

Carol A. (Murphy) Mackenzie

Jan 7, 2022

Carol A. (Murphy) MacKenzie, 78, lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022.  She was the wife of the late William A. MacKenzie and the daughter of the late George F. Murphy, Sr. and Evelyn I. (Gagnon) Murphy.

She volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club and later in life enjoyed gambling and spending...

Eunice F. (Blanchette) Rancourt

Jan 6, 2022

Eunice F. (Blanchette) Rancourt,91 wife of the late Albert Rancourt for over 60 years, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Fall River, passed away Thursday, January 6,2022. She was employed by Aetna Insurance, Fall River and enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, sewing, crafts and coin collecting.

She leaves 5 children, Denise Stanton (late husband Thomas), of Cape Coral,...

Maria Dejesus

Jan 6, 2022

Maria DeJesus, 57, of Pleasant St. Fall River, formerly of Carolina, Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital after an illness.  She was the daughter of the late Eulogio and Ana Celia Ayala.

Maria leaves three children, Ana Forty, Benjamin Forty (wife Jennifer), Chayanne Forty (Yeileen);six grandchildren, Yacira, Yocelyne, Avery, Jayda, Alyson...

Steven D. Couto

Jan 6, 2022

Steven D. Couto, 49, of Tiverton, passed away after a sudden illness Thursday, January 6, 2022.

An electrician, he was employed by SunRun Solar Panels.  He was known as a hard worker who loved to go to work. Steven loved the Dallas Cowboys.

He was the husband of Monique (Desrosiers) Couto. They shared 27 years...

Louis Carreiro, Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

Louis Carreiro, Jr., 74, of Tiverton, passed away January 5, 2022.

He was the husband of Jo-Ann (Pouliot) Carreiro with whom he shared almost 50 years of marriage.   He was the son of the late Louis Carreiro Sr. and Mary (Carvalho) Carreiro.

Louis was employed by International Specialty Products (ISP), Polaroid and Raytheon.

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Glenn Gray

Jan 5, 2022

Glenn Gray, 69, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022.  An antique dealer, he enjoyed antiquing, woodworking and building furniture.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Harold R. Gray, Sr. and Doris M. (LeBlanc) Gray.

He leaves a son, Glenn T. Gray, two grandchildren, Kiersten and Jordan; siblings, Alan...

Michael Santos

Jan 4, 2022

Michael Santos, 49, a longtime Swansea resident, passed away at home Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

A World War II history buff, Michael enjoyed watching movies about the war. His pastimes included cruising the town on his moped and listening to music.  A favorite word he was known for always using was “chicky”.  Michael cherished time spent socializing...

Luis C. Rodrigues

Jan 4, 2022

Luis C. Rodrigues, 76, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

He was the husband of Maria F. (Oliveira) Rodrigues. The shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Nordeste, St.Michael, Azores, he was the son of Manuel and Maria Angelina (Correiro) Rodrigues.

Luis was employed by Plymouth Rubber Company. He enjoyed...

Joan V. (Langlais) Couturier

Jan 2, 2022

Joan V. (Langlais) Couturier, 80, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022.

She was the wife of Ronald A. Couturier. They shared  60 years of marriage.

Joan was retired from Raytheon, Portsmouth, RI. She enjoyed playing cards at the Senior Center on Tucker St., going to casinos, playing bingo and camping.  She was...

Helena Stycharz

Jan 1, 2022

Helena Mendelowska Chudzinska Stycharz, 85, of Fall River, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, January 1, 2022.  She was the widow of Eugene Stycharz and Franciszek Chudzinski.  Born in Strzyzow, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Wladyslaw and Bronislawa (Bozek) Mendelowski.

Helena was fluent in four languages: Polish, Russian, Latin and English. She was...