OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jul 25, 2024

Patricia Da Conceição Pereira Da Costa, 48, of Fall River, passed away, Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Iva Pereira Da Costa and the late Luis Miranda Da Costa.

Patricia had a heart of gold and would help everyone she could. She enjoyed...

Jul 25, 2024

Irene Cyr, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 25th at home with her family by her side. She was always very elusive about her age and would sometimes say she was 37yrs. old because “if Jack Benny can say he’s 37 I can too!”.

She graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School in June of 1949....

Jul 23, 2024

Logan B. Prout, 19, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 30 at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St. Fall River, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

Burial will take place at Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River, with a Funeral...

Jul 21, 2024

Kimberly Branco of Swansea, MA. passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 21, 2024, after a brief battle with Glioblastoma cancer.

Kimberly was born on April 29, 1975 in Fall River, MA. She is survived by her parents Kenny and Jackie Branco; her two children, Madison and Kenedie; and many Aunts, Uncles and...

Jul 21, 2024

Raymond A. Ferland, FRFD, Ret., age 67, of Fall River, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was the husband of Paula J. (Langlais) Ferland.

Ray served as a Firefighter and EMT with the City of Fall River for 31 years. He retired from the Fall River Fire Department in...

Jul 12, 2024

Steven E. Souza, 54,  of Tiverton RI, formerly of Westport, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was the husband of Melanie L. Souza.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of Barry Souza and the late Linda (Hinze) Souza.

Steven was the foreman of the Town...

Jul 9, 2024

Louis D.”Big Lou” Alexander, Jr., 61, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

He was the companion of Helena M. Silveira.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Shirley (Goss) Mello and the late Louis D. “Louie” Alexander, Sr.

Louis was an...

Jul 8, 2024

Kathleen T. (Nunes) Lizotte, 73, of Swansea, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, July 8, 2024.

She was the wife of Roger F. Lizotte. They shared 43 years of marriage.

Kathy dedicated her time for the past 20 years at Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center in Rehoboth, helping with therapy of individuals with physical, developmental,...

Jul 7, 2024

Thomas Lally, 50, of Somerset passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 7th 2024 after a long illness. He was born on October 22nd 1973 in Boston to the late John “Jack” Lally and Jeanne McDonough Lally. He grew up in North Weymouth and graduated from Weymouth High School and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. He...

Jul 6, 2024

Colleen C. (Goyette) Levesque, 90, of Fall River, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Lionel W. Levesque who passed in 1988.

Colleen was a nurse's aide at Saint Anne’s Hospital for well over 30 years. She especially enjoyed time spent with her family, cooking and hosting  many...

Jul 5, 2024

Beverly Ann Gillette, 69, of Fall River, passed away July 5, 2024, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston.

She held a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from Northeastern University. Bev was previously employed by Goddard Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late James and  Elaine (Thomas) Gillette.

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Jul 5, 2024

John J. Medeiros 80,  a lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away on July 5th.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maureen (Labecki) Medeiros.  John was the son of the late John C. and Amelia (Motta) Medeiros.

He leaves behind his son John and wife Karen of Somerset, MA and North Barnstead, NH; his...

Jul 4, 2024

Reginald L. “Reggie” Boucher, 93, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River and Rumford, RI, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024.

He was the loving husband of the late Ann (Roussel) Boucher.

Reggie was an Army veteran of the Korean War.He was employed by Arkwright Finishing Co. and was a member of the Holy Name Society...

Jul 3, 2024

Mario Jorge Melo, 62, of Fall River, passed away at St. Anne’s Hospital Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

He was the husband of Filomena F. (Teixeira) Melo.

Born in Capalas, he was the son of the late Alberto and Hilda (Tavares) Mello.

He was formerly employed by Rhode Island Hospital. His hobbies included fishing,...

Jul 1, 2024

Cecile (Labonte) Levesque, 89, of Fall River, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at The Oaks in New Bedford.

She was the wife of the late Norman L. “Pete” Levesque.

Cecile will be remembered as a very caring person. She volunteered teaching crafts, as she was a talented artist who did painting, ceramics and sewing....

Jun 30, 2024

Phyllis A. (Diniz) Moniz, 99, of East Providence, formerly of Fall River, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at home.

She was employed in the nursing profession and garment industry. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Alminda (Medeiros) Diniz.

She leaves her daughter and caregiver, Priscilla E....

Jun 29, 2024

Theresa M. (Murphy) Peixinho, 82, of Tiverton, passed away Saturday June 29, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late  Anthony P. "Tony" Peixinho and mother of the late Scott Peixinho.         Terri was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She dedicated her life and love to her...

Jun 27, 2024

Susan A. (St.Laurent) Arruda, 70, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024.

She was employed as an LPN at St Ann's hospital. Susan enjoyed being a Brownie Troop Leader at St. Anne's School for many years and loved baking and arts and crafts.

Susan is survived by two daughters, Jodi L. Crane and...

Jun 26, 2024

Lillian "Peg" (Lapointe) Pereira, (88) of Fall River, MA, died of natural causes on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Lillian was born November 23, 1935 to the late Deolinda Correira and Aime Lapointe. She was one of four children. Lillian worked several manufacturing jobs in the...

Jun 22, 2024

Melvin Earle Gaudette, 7/12/1931 - 6/22/2024

Surrounded by his loving family, Earle was peacefully reunited with his one and only love of over 75 years, Gloria J. Fanning, on June 22, 2024, just shy of his 93rd birthday. Earle fell in love with Gloria at first sight after meeting her on the beach in 1948....