OBITUARY LISTINGS

Oct 30, 2020

Danielle H. Pietruszka, 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020.  A member of People, Inc., Community Connections, she was a communicant at the former Saints Peter and Paul Parish at Holy Cross Church.

She leaves a brother, John F. Pietruszka, and his wife Julie (Cardoza) Pietruszka of Fall River; a nephew, Rev....

Oct 29, 2020

Adrienne (Ledoux) Boisselle, 98, of Somerset, wife of the late Eugene L. Boisselle, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Carvalho Grove Nursing Center, Fall River.

She was employed by Davis Screen.

An air raid warden during WWII, she enjoyed writing letters, spending time with family, and playing various games. ...

Oct 26, 2020

Lorraine E. (Vidal) St. Amand, 76, of Warren, formerly of Tiverton, wife of the late David St. Amand, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 after being sick for several years.

A graduate of BCC and RIC, she worked at St. Anne's Hospital, Charlton Memorial Hospital and O'Brien & Vergnani Eye Assoc. simultaneously. She also worked...

Oct 26, 2020

Gail M. (Casson) Gray, 71, of Fall River, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020.

A CNA for Fall River Nursing Home for 17 years, she enjoyed sewing, crafts, coloring, family outings and spending time with her grandchildren.

She leaves two children, Bettyann Servant (husband Richard) of Fall River and Karen Couto...

Oct 24, 2020

Gail R. (Richotte) Costa, 65, of Fall River, wife of Jose Costa, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020.

Raised Catholic, she loved the “oldies,” to bargain shop, gamble,enjoying her pets, camping and claim boils and hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthday parties. She will be remembered for her fun, loving personality, generous heart and legendary strength...

Oct 23, 2020

Josephine (Silvia) Durfee, 93, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020.

She was a member of the ILGWU and DAVA.

She leaves three children, Edmund H. Durfee III of Fall River, Jo-Ann Lanosa of Tiverton and Beverly Durfee of Tiverton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She...

Oct 19, 2020

Florence (Rioux) Brodeur, 89, of Tiverton,passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Adelard J. “Joe” Brodeur.

A graduate of Jesus Mary Academy, she was employed by Edgars Dept. Store. She cherished spending time with her family and enjoyed dancing, arts and crafts. A volunteer at Taunton State Hospital, she was...

Oct 18, 2020

William Crawford Griffiths died Saturday October 18th 2020, in the comfort of his Tiverton home of 49 years, in the loving care of his wife Linda and son Colin, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s. The son of George and Sarah Crawford Griffiths, Bill was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on November 1939. He is predeceased by his sister...

Oct 18, 2020

Kenneth J. Smith, Jr., 51, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

He was the son of the late Kenneth J. Smith, Sr. and the late Patrica (O’Brien) Smith.

Ken worked with his dad as an alarm technician in the family business, Smith Security Systems.  He liked fishing and spending time with...

Oct 18, 2020

Michael P. Marchessault, Jr., 50, passed into eternal rest at home on Sunday, October 18, 2020, following a lengthy illness.

Previously employed by Tillotson Rubber and American Dryer, Michael also worked in the landscaping industry.

He was the son of the late Michael P. Marchessault, Sr. and Elaine M. Lecuyer Fall River; step-son of Robert...

Oct 15, 2020

Dorothy “Dot” (Souza) Cunha, 93, of 666 State Rd., Westport, passed peacefully Thursday October 15, 2020.

She was born in Fall River and a lifelong Westport resident.

Dot loved her daily Dunkin coffee, knitting, puzzles, cooking, and dogs; especially Stewie & Oscar.

She worked at Cornell Dubilier as a soldering technician, Lincoln Park,...

Oct 13, 2020

Archie T. Los, 92, of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

He was the husband of Kazuko Los.  Archie met his wife during his time serving overseas.  They were married in 1957 in Tokyo at the US Embassy.  He was a Navy veteran of WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.  Prior to his...

Oct 12, 2020

Alice M. (Duarte) Freeman, 89, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, passed into eternal life on Monday, October 12, 2020.

She was employed by Firestone Rubber Company.

She was the mother of James Alan Freeman, Betty Lomax and the late Christopher Alan Freeman; the grandmother of Angela Galli and Heather Lomax; the great-grandmother of Ashton...

Oct 10, 2020

River Jay Monteiro, infant son of Carla Rollocks and Terell Monteiro, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was born October 10th, 2020 at 8:40 AM.

Although his life here on earth was short, he was loved and cherished by many. He will continued to be loved and remembered for the...

Oct 10, 2020

William Edward Tansey III passed away on Oct. 10, 2020 in Fall River, Mass, at the age of 66.

He was born Feb. 25, 1954 as the eldest child to William and Barbara.

Bill was a strong personality with a presence that everyone felt when he entered the room. He enjoyed working with his hands,...

Oct 8, 2020

Karen Marie (O’Neil) Costa, 61, of Somerset, MA passed away on October 8, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born on August 8, 1959, in Fall River, and attended Sts. Peter and Paul School and Bishop Gerard High School. She married her high school sweetheart David B. Costa in 1979 and...

Oct 1, 2020

Doreen L. (Swain) Jean, 73, of Tiverton, wife of Raymond L. Jean, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020.

She was a former administrative assistant for Globe Assembly and Fall River Family Services, who loved people and spending time with her grandchildren.

Besides her husband of 51 years, she is survived by...

Sep 30, 2020

Leo R. Hamel, 85, of Fall River, husband of 56 years of Muriel (Pelletier) Hamel, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

He was employed by the former Slater Paper Box, Home Depot and Schwartz Ace Hardware.

Leo was a graduate of La Salette Seminary and La Salette College.  He was a Forth Degree member...

Sep 29, 2020

Annette L. Gagliardi, 85 passed away Tuesday September 29th at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Augustino Gagliardi, Jr. for 63 wonderful years. Annette was born in Fall River along with her brother Pierre and was the daughter of the late Raoul G. and Lorretta (Lefebvre) Lussier, also of Fall River.

Sep 29, 2020

Lucien R. Blanchette, 79, of Westport, husband of Simone (Binette) Blanchette, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

He served as a US Veteran for 27 years in the Marines, Army and National Guard. He was also an LPN for several hospitals including Paul Dever, Corrigan and Union Hospital and a few other nursing homes. He...