OBITUARY LISTINGS

May 13, 2024

Barbara A. (Couture) Lanigan, 68, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Geoffrey Lanigan II, and the former wife of the late Roger Lescault.

Barbara was the owner and operator of J&J Linen Service, Fall River. She treasured spending lots of time with her grandchildren,...

May 7, 2024

Constance (Arruda) Francoeur, 88, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was the former wife of the late George H. Francoeur.

She worked as a CNA in home health care for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, shopping on the home shopping network, QVC, and she loved watching Steve Harvey on TV. Constance could...

May 7, 2024

Maurice J. “Butch” Turgeon, 82, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Frances D. “Fran” (Rivera) Turgeon.

He was an accountant at Balfour and worked  at Charlton Memorial Hospital in the Emergency Department.  He enjoyed visiting the casino, reading, watching the Red Sox and Bruins.

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May 5, 2024

With heavy hearts, we are sad to announce the loss of our loved one, Matthew Jamison Souza, 43, of Tiverton, RI, who passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2024. He was the son of Janet Marie (Campion) Souza, the late John Souza and the step-son of the late Gregory "KK" Moses.

Besides his mother, he leaves behind...

May 5, 2024

James E. Darcy, 63, a resident at Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard (“The Neighborhood”), died quietly surrounded by his family on May 5 th after a five-year battle with early onset of Alzheimer’s disease. He was the husband of the late Sharon (Irons) Darcy, and father to two sons, Ian J., and Ethan J. Darcy, both of Hanover, MA....

May 4, 2024

Madeleine M. (Levesque) Lopes, 77, of Swansea, MA, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Naples, Florida, which was her favorite place to be, spending the last 15 years as snowbirds there with her husband, John F. Lopes.

Born in Fall River, MA, Madeleine was the daughter of the late Louis J. and Loretta J. (Labouliere) Levesque. ...

May 4, 2024

David A. Remy, 55, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital, after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Souza) Remy.  Together they spent 31 years raising a family.

David was an experienced boiler operator for Insituform where he considered his crew as family members. Prior...

May 3, 2024

Patricia Ann Sullivan, 91, of Tiverton passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at St.Clare, Newport.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Mark A. and Hannah M. (Riley) Sullivan.

She was the sister of Geraldine L. Hall of Stow, Ohio, Mark A. Sullivan and Catherine M. Sullivan (husband Peter), all of Tiverton and the late...

Apr 30, 2024

Timothy Malcolm Jewell

5/11/47 - 4/30/24 (76 yrs)

Tim was born in Fall River, MA on May 11th, 1947.  He was the son of Timothy F. “Buster” and Imelda (Santerre) Jewell.  He attended Prevost high school, was an altar boy at St Patrick’s Church, and worked as a counselor...

Apr 29, 2024

Brian Carvalho, 40, of Fall River, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, after a long battle against osteosarcoma.

Brian was the loving husband of Elizabeth Cote Carvalho.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Brian was the son of Nelson and Rosa (Carvalho) Carvalho.

Brian worked as a corporate...

Apr 28, 2024

Del (Labrecque) Mello, 100, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Mello.

Born in Fall River, Del was the daughter of the late Ernest and Martina (St. Pierre) Labrecque.

Del was employed as a cafeteria waitress for...

Apr 27, 2024

José I. Tavares, 86, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was the husband of Maria O. Tavares.

Born in São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of the late João and Maria (Augusta) Tavares.

José was employed in the boat manufacturing business for his career, where he made...

Apr 26, 2024

Mary “Connie” Arruda, 90, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born is Capalas, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel D. and Anna T. (Oliveira) Arruda.

She was employed as a sewing machine operator in the garment industry. Connie, as...

Apr 25, 2024

Michael R. Robidoux passed away in Florida on April 25, 2024.

He leaves his wife, Winona and her children, Jimmy and his wife Alea and her daughter Rachele Diltz; his faithful dog, Connor; a sister, Carol and her husband Donald Brickel and their son, Jonathan; a brother Jeffrey and his wife Ivy, their daughter Iris and son...

Apr 24, 2024

Annette R. (Bazinet) Collura, 84, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

She was the wife of the late Edward H. Collura. She was employed by United Merchants, and was a member of the former Notre Dame Parish.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Annete was...

Apr 20, 2024

Charlotte (Taylor) Costa, 70, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was the wife of Robert V. Costa, Jr.

Charlotte worked as a secretary in the Vice Narcotics Unit for the Collier County Sheriff's Office, located in Florida. Charlotte enjoyed vacationing on cruises.

Besides her husband, Charlotte...

Apr 20, 2024

Paul J. Roy, 81, of Fall River, passed away Saturday April 20, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Madeleine C. (Pascoal) Roy.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Paul was the son of the late Raymond N. and Lena (Brisebois) Roy.

Paul was an avid fisherman who loved to fish...

Apr 19, 2024

Maria (Rodrigues) Antunes, 84, of Fall River, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, April 19, 2024, after a long illness.

She was the wife of Fernando A. Antunes. They shared 52 years of marriage.

Born in Valdreu Vila Verde, Portugal, she was the daughter of Jose and Maria...

Apr 18, 2024

Mary F. (Pacheco) Botelho, 97, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

She was employed by Frito-Lay, Trina and Olympus Nursing Home.  After retiring, she volunteered as a Foster Grandmother at the Silvia School and at St.Anne’s Hospital.

She is survived by her two daughters, Judith McDonald, and Donna...

Apr 18, 2024

Robert L. Paré, 62, of Tiverton, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 after a brief illness.  He was the loving husband of Natalie (Massa) Paré of 30 years. He was affectionately called “Puppy Bob” by his grandchildren.

He enjoyed watching the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and Boston Red Sox play. Robert was an avid dart...