OBITUARY LISTINGS

May 24, 2021

Marc R. Plante, age 59, passed away peacefully Monday May 24, 2021, at his home in Tiverton, RI surrounded by family.

Marc was a graduate of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a founding Principal of Building Engineering Resources, Inc. dedicating over 30 years of service to the field.

Marc was most happy when gardening, tinkering...

May 22, 2021

Yvonne "Laura" Cotte, 72, of Fall River, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 22, 2021.

She was the daughter of Theresa (Belanger) Cote Cordeiro and the late Armand Cote.  An advertising executive in the television industry, she resided in New York City, returning to Fall River in her late 20's.  She was also a professional singer...

May 22, 2021

Manuel J. Correia, 80, of Fall River, husband of Maria E. (Cordeiro) Correia, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Manuel was born in Mosterios, St. Michael, Azores. A US Marine Corp. Veteran of the Vietnam War, he then served 22 years in the Army National Guard. He worked as a Foreman for Methuen Construction, for...

May 20, 2021

Claudette (Roy) Lavoie, 72, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.

She has worked as a health aide at various nursing homes, she also worked for Aetna Insurance for 13 years. She loved to shop on QVC.

She leaves a son, Aaron Lavoie (wife Cindy) of Plymouth and a...

May 20, 2021

Richard A. Laprise, 67, of Fall River, husband of Diane C. (Labouliere) Laprise, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.

A US Army Veteran of the Vietnam war and a member of the DAV, he was the owner and operator of Al's Variety Store. He enjoyed working in the yard, fishing, talking with anyone who would...

May 18, 2021

Madeline (Grant) Costa, 95, formerly of Tiverton, RI, died in York, Maine on May 18, 2021. Born and raised in Fall River, she was the daughter of Patrick A. Grant and Rose Labonty and the wife of the late Edward (Joe) Costa. Her brothers and sisters, Patrick A. Grant, Jr., William Grant, Roland Grant, Dorothy Jankowski, Robert Grant, Eileen...

May 17, 2021

Jeanne M. Ouellette, 64, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends May 17, 2021 after a brief illness.

She was a resident of Westport Associates and was a member of the Women's Guild at St. Patrick's Church. She was very active in the community. Jeanne loved to sing, travel and attend the...

May 17, 2021

Matthew R. "Bob" Mannion, Jr., 65, of Marlboro, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 17, 2021.

He was a graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Class of '73. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, being by the ocean, and animals, especially dogs.

Bob...

May 10, 2021

Domingo Pinto Vega, 73, of Fall River, formerly of Brockton and New Bedford, husband of the late Aida Iris Gonzalez, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021.

Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he was the owner and operator of Pinto Vega Plaster in Brockton, MA for 45 years. He had a heart of gold and was...

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...