OBITUARY LISTINGS

Mar 21, 2021

Anita "Helen" (Silvia) Croteau, 82, of Swansea, wife of Raymond Croteau, Sr., passed away Sunday March 21, 2021. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family in her final days.

She worked at Quaker Fabrics & Quaker Manufacturing for over 30 years where she was a head weaver and also a loom instructor. She was a...

Mar 21, 2021

Doris J. Rondeau, 72, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Born in Fall River, she was a member of St. Stanislaus Senior Choir for many years and Hospice. She had many hobbies including reading, antiquing, auctions, and listening to music. Above else, Doris loved her family and especially spending time with her great-grandchildren.

Mar 18, 2021

Peter Pacheco, 83, of Tiverton, husband of Joan (Drewniak) Pacheco, passed away peacefully March 18, 2021.

Peter was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1955. He received degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the former BMC Durfee Technical Institution and a Master's Degree in Finance from Loyola University. He was a loyal member...

Mar 16, 2021

Carol L. (Frazier) Lavoie, 73, of Fall River, wife of Donald M. Lavoie, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She liked gardening and crocheting.

Besides her husband of  56 years, she leaves four daughters, Cheryl Deducca (husband Philip), Kimberly Card (husband Russell), Tracy Lavoie and Danielle Lavoie; two grandsons, James Lunney and Michael Pelletier; one...

Mar 16, 2021

Josephine Hamel, RN, 87, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Hamel.

Josephine was an avid shopper.

She was employed by Truesdale Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital.

She was the mother of Joseph Hamel, Jr., Donna...

Mar 16, 2021

Richard N. “Dick” Bohun, 77, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2021.

He was employed by Almeida Bus Lines, Peter Pan-Bonanza Bus Lines and several livery and funeral homes in the Fall River area.  He was a Boy Scout Troop Leader and member of the Fall River Rod and Gun Club.

He was...

Mar 15, 2021

Marthe Anne (Picard) Ratcliffe, 89, wife of the late George “Jerry” Ratcliffe, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021.

A graduate of Jesus Mary Academy, she was employed by Bishop Connolly High School in the food service dept., Meals On Wheels and Bristol Community College cafeteria.  She was on the Diocesan Committee for Catholic Youth Awards, a...

Mar 14, 2021

Lorraine C. (Landry) Ziccardi, 79, Of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home Sunday March 14, 2021.

Lorraine was born and raised in Fall River, MA. She was the daughter of the late Edgar & Claire (Morrissette) Landry.

Lorraine enjoyed family time with her children and grandchildren. She spent...

Mar 13, 2021

Lori-Lynn Dube, 51, of Marion, formerly of Fall River, passed away at Tobey Hospital, Wareham, following a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Shirley Ann (Silvia) Dube.

Before her illness, Lori-Lynn was employed as a waitress by Crystal Springs, Assonet, as a health aide.

She was the mother of Olivia...

Mar 13, 2021

Denise Y. (Gagnon) Dufour, 88, formerly of Suffolk St., Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was the widow of Paul A. Dufour.

Born in Rivière-du-Loup, PQ, Canada, the daughter of the late Ovide and Marie Jeanne (Bernier) Gagnon, she resided in Fall River since 1954.

She was the sister–in-law of the...

Mar 13, 2021

Joseph Bento "Joe Bonez"  Moniz, 47, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Everyone who met Joe loved him. You could always count on hearing his laugh that could move mountains. He was loud, loving, kind, funny - he had a beautiful and genuine soul. His loyalty was unwavering. He had a blunt...

Mar 12, 2021

Maureen F. (Wilson) Cabral, 84, of Fall River,  passed away at home on March 12, 2021.  She enjoyed Bingo and spending time with family.

She was the wife of 58 years to Donald S. Cabral; the mother of the late Kevin Cabral, Scott Cabral, Todd Cabral and Patricia Cabral; the grandmother of Kayla Cabral, Bryan Benevides, Kyle...

Mar 11, 2021

Marcia Ann (Stimson) Johnson, 74, of Fall River, wife of the late Elray Johnson, Jr., passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents Walter Kinney Stimson Jr, Elinor Rose (Conrad) Stimson, and her sister Wanda Jean (Stimson Braga Nunes Heidemann) Whitaker.

Marcia was a data processor for Aetna/Travelers Insurance for 30+...

Mar 8, 2021

George J. Bouchard, 79, of Fall River, husband of the late JoAnn K. (Kokoszka) Bouchard, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021.

He was a Warehouse Foreman in the beverage industry for many years. George was an avid collector and treasure hunter, particularly Coke products, NASCAR and classic toys. He enjoyed yard sales, flea markets and classic...

Mar 6, 2021

Manuel Botelho, 72, of Fall River, husband of Janis (Akers) Botelho, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Manny graduated from Durfee in 1968 and served in the Marine Corps. for 31 years, where he met his wife. He loved to ride his Harley and drive his antique Ford 1955....

Mar 5, 2021

Doris B. (Roy) Pelletier, 96, of Fall River, widow of George E. Pelletier, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at St. Anne's Hospital.

Doris was a bookkeeper for many years at National Glass Company, which her husband George owned.

A faithful Catholic, she was a member of the former Saint Anne’s Church.  She enjoyed...

Mar 5, 2021

Dennis P. Lachance, 62, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021.

A former computer programmer analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, he graduated from New England  Institute of Technology.

A  graduate of Johnson and Wales University Culinary Arts Program, Dennis loved to bake for many fundraiser events.  He was a...

Mar 2, 2021

Michael R. Oliveira, 63, of Fall River passed away unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Born and raised in Fall River, Michael was the son of the late Joseph P. and Maria (Raposo) Oliveira and the brother of the late Abilio (“Abel”) Oliveira.

Michael graduated from BMC Durfee High School and...

Mar 1, 2021

Margaret (Joyce) Boudreau, 83, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2021, with her loved ones and Angel’s by her side.

Peggy was a beloved Mother, Grandmother and friend to all she knew.

Peggy will be missed by us all , and will forever be in our hearts and thoughts.

Mar 1, 2021

Leonardo R. Lugo, 34, of New Bedford, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, after a long illness. He was the husband of Reneé L. (Almond) Lugo.  Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, the son of Natalia Gutierrez and the late Reyes Lugo, he moved to Massachusetts in 2001.

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