OBITUARY LISTINGS

Nov 9, 2020

Thomas Kirby Costa, 70, of Dighton, husband of Doreen (Motta) Costa, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 after a brief illness at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Tom was born on December 17, 1949, in Fall River, MA to the late Manuel and Hazel (Oliver) Costa. He was the loving grandson of Joseph and Mabel (Curt) Oliver.

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Nov 9, 2020

Mary Ann (Stanley) Stanley, 78, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Monday, November 9, 2020.

She was employed in the garment industry and was a self employed housekeeper for many years.

She leaves a son, Samuel R. Stanley II and his wife Caroline;

six grandchildren, Levi, Sabrina, Mary, Samuel III, James...

Nov 9, 2020

Joao M. Teixeira, 73, of Fall River, husband of Maria L. (Tavares) Teixeira, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Porto Formoso, São Miguel, Açores, he was a food preparer at Chaves Market and he retired after working there for 30+ years. He enjoyed fishing, scratch tickets, watching Portuguese...

Nov 5, 2020

Linda J. (Noviello) Costello, 63, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020.

A cafeteria worker at William J. Wiley Elementary, she enjoyed planting and spending time with her grandchildren.

She leaves her parents, Evelyn and Jim Stone; three children, Crystal Rego and Angel Ramos, both of New Bedford, and...

Nov 5, 2020

Manuel A. Flor, 88, of Fall River, husband of the late Ermelinda (DeRego) Flor, passed away on

Thursday, November 5th, 2020.

He was born in Arrifes, Ponta Delgada, Azores. An employee of South Hampton Princess Hotel,

Bermuda. He loved cars, cruises, tinkering and electronics.

He leaves two daughters, Constance Flor Azadnia...

Nov 5, 2020

Mary E. Manchester, 90, of Tiverton, wife of the late Norman F. Manchester, Jr., passed into the loving arms of our heavenly Lord, surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

She was the mother of Susan D. Ruggiero (late husband Lorenzo) of Narragansett, RI, Christine M. Goodwin (husband Anthony) of Mansfield, MA, and...

Nov 3, 2020

Jessica Lynn Ziccardi, 38, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

She attended Boston Baptist College for 5 years, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Church Ministry and Elementary Education. She taught children for several years, serving the youth ministry in Texas, and the church building missions group in New York. She devoted her...

Nov 2, 2020

Elsie (LaFleur) Matteson, 54, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2020.  She leaves her husband, James Matteson and his children, Daisy and Robert;

her mother, Rebecca LaFleur;

her son, Steven Bouchard; her sister, Louise LaFleur, her dog, “Doodles”; a nephew and his wife;

aunts, cousins, friends and other family....

Nov 2, 2020

Christopher E. Pineault, 51, of Fall River, husband of Tiffany (Meagher) Pineault, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020.

Chris was born in Wichita Falls, TX and raised in Swansea, MA. A graduate of Joseph Case High School and of UMass Dartmouth, he was the assistant director of the adult foster care program at People Inc....

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,...