OBITUARY LISTINGS

May 8, 2021

Daniel M. Costa, 73, of Fall River, husband of Irene M. Costa, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Saint Anne’s Hospital, Fall River, Massachusetts.

Born in Ponta Garça, São Miguel, Açores, he served in the Portuguese Army in Angola. He was a manager at Jimtex Fabrics, Fall River and previously worked as a mason.

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May 6, 2021

David "Beau" Beausoleil, 53, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 6, 2021.

He was an Electrician for various local electrical contractors. He played slow pitch softball for teams such as the IPC, Cunha Bakery, K&J Construction and a co-ed team "The Outlaws". He also enjoyed watching his son's soccer games and loved spending...

May 6, 2021

Mildred “Millie” (DeCosta) Destremps, 78, of  Tiverton, wife of Ronald Destremps, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021.

She was the parish secretary for St. Christopher’s and St. Barnabas Parishes.

Millie was the mother of Chris Destremps, Karen Pereira,

Kevin Destremps, Carl Destremps (wife Kristen),

Rick, and the late Stacy Marie;

May 3, 2021

Marois, Dorothy T. (Delisle), aged 93, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 3, 2021.

Born and raised in Fall River, she was the daughter of Alfreda (Cote) and Edward Delisle and sister to the late Evelyn Delisle.

A graduate of B.M.C.Durfee High School Class of 1946 and former spouse of the late...

May 2, 2021

Robert M. Farias, 75, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter, Christie by his side on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

He was born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Antone and late Margaret Farias (Mello).

He proudly served in the United States Navy as a 2nd...

Apr 30, 2021

Irene C. (Benoit) Trahan, 86, of Fall River, wife of the late Sydney Trahan, passed into eternal life on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Regina (Thibodeau) Benoit.

Employed in the Fall River area garment industry, she was a member of the International Ladies...

Apr 27, 2021

Mary R. (Rego) Freitas, 59, of Fall River, wife of John L. Freitas, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Born in Bretanha, St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Helena (Pacheco) Rego of Fall River and the late Jose Rego.  Mary was employed by Associates for Human Services, Taunton, as a CNA.

She was...

Apr 27, 2021

Rita M. (Kenney) Hedger Berube, 81, of Tiverton, wife of Maurice A. "Mike" Berube, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

She was a former employee of Mullen Jewelers and Merri Card Shop. She loved being creative, playing Words With Friends, spending time with her dogs, children, great-grandchildren and prided herself on her cooking.

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Apr 26, 2021

Colleen J. Cordeiro-Marrero, 61, of Bulgarmarsh Rd. Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Eleanor M. (Wamboldt) Cordeiro and the late Joseph Cordeiro, Jr. and the mother of the late Jared Robert Cordeiro-Paquette.

She was employed by McLaughlin Research Corporation, Middletown, Rhode Island as...

Apr 24, 2021

Jeannine Scanlon, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home in her ninetieth year, on April 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Jeannine was married to the late Joseph Scanlon for 63 years. Born in Ville Saint-Jean-Vianney, Quebec, Canada, she was a daughter of Joseph Isador Pelletier and Cecilia (Houde) Pelletier, and sister of Martha (Pelletier) Berube...

Apr 24, 2021

Nina I. (Frederick) Medeiros, 91, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021.

A lecture and Eucharistic Minister at Holy Trinity Parish, she loved music and enjoyed ballroom dancing. She also valued spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She leaves six children, Raoul "Roy" Medeiros (wife Nancy), Jayne...

Apr 24, 2021

Elizabeth E. (Morrissette) Lefevre, 94, of Swansea, wife of the late Thomas F. Lefevre, Sr., passed away Saturday April 24, 2021.

She was a former Solderer for Raytheon and The Foxboro Company. She loved to bowl, was a member of the Somerset Bowling League, and also loved to read, do puzzles and bake.

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Apr 21, 2021

Gertrude (Baragry) King, 80, of Fall River, wife of the late John W. King, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Kimwell Nursing Home in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Mrs. King was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (McGreal) Baragry of Tipperary, Ireland.  Born, raised, and educated in Ireland, she emigrated to the United States...

Apr 21, 2021

Antero C. Oliveira, 87, of Fall River, husband of Liberta (Braga DaSilva) Oliveira, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Born in Feteiras da Sul, São Miguel, Açores, he served in the Portuguese Army. He was employed by Lexcraft Manufacturing and was the foreman of shipping and receiving. He...

Apr 19, 2021

Richard J. Pacheco, 76, of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 19, 2021.

He was the husband of Patricia (Souza) Pacheco. Besides his wife, he leaves four children, Richard J. Pacheco, Jr. (longtime companion Joan Dubois) of Savannah, GA, Dwayne Pacheco of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Melanie Medeiros (husband...

Apr 16, 2021

Donna Rae (Regan) Benevides, 65, of Portsmouth, formerly of Fall River, MA passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at home with her family by her side.

Donna spent a career in the health care field. She initially worked as a lab technologist in Boston, Fall River and New Bedford, and later managed a laboratory and a...

Apr 14, 2021

Raymond Roderiques, 74, of Assonet, husband of the late Muriel C. "Babe" (Poulin) Roderiques, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, earning the rank of Sergeant. He was the Chief Engineer for Titleist in New Bedford and also worked for Brayton Point and New...

Apr 12, 2021

Doris Simoes, 68, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021.

Funeral arrangements were private.

Apr 9, 2021

Jacob E. Brum, 24, of Fall River, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021.

He was a graduate of Saint Stanislaus School and and B.M.C. Durfee High School.  A cultivator for Northeast Alternatives, he was a hard worker and loved his job. He also enjoyed playing guitar.

He leaves his mother, Renee (Desrosiers) Brum;  his father,...

Apr 8, 2021

Hazel A. (Perry) Lynn, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late John P. Lynn, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021.

She was a switchboard operator for GTE Sylvania and an assistant office manager for Chace Curtain. She enjoyed traveling, reading and crossword puzzles, but most of all, spending time with her family and grandchildren....