OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jun 16, 2020

Leona "Lee" (Thibault) Canuel, 97, of Fall River, wife of the late Gerard O. Canuel, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

She was an employee of Sarama Lighting for many years. She always loved a good game of Bingo and spending time with her grandchildren.

She leaves...

Jun 16, 2020

Lorraine (Chenard) Gamache, 91, of Fall River, wife of the late Andre B. Gamache, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

​Lorraine and Andy were married for 67 years and they loved to dance, sing, travel, watch Boston sports teams and spend time with their children, grandchildren, siblings and many friends. Lorraine was a hairdresser, seamstress,...

Jun 15, 2020

Ramiro I. Perinho, 62, of Fall River, husband of Maria Jose (Sousa) Perinho, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020.

Born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, he was a presser for a manufacturing company for many years.

Besides his wife of 43 years, he leaves three children, Roberto Perinho, Diane Perinho (husband...

Jun 15, 2020

Geraldine Teresa (Nunes) Saucier, 79 of Fall River, MA passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, after a brief illness. She was the widow of the late Paul E. Saucier.

She was born in Dighton, MA to the late Joseph and Angelina (Veiga) Nunes. Born in Dighton, Geraldine was a resident of Stonington, CT for most of...

Jun 12, 2020

Louis A. Ouellette, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2020 in Swansea, MA. He was born in Tiverton, RI Son of the late Albert and Emma Ouellette. Louis was a veteran in the United States Navy.  He worked at Pease and Curren, Warwick for over 30 years and retired at an early age to spend more time...

Jun 12, 2020

Manuel M. Lopes, 83, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Friday, June 12, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Maria (Duarte) Lopes.  Born in Ponta Delgada, Saint Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Antonio DeCosta Lopes and Gorgina (Machado) Lopes.

He was a Professional Wrestling fan and liked to watch...

Jun 12, 2020

Joseph F. Pacheco, 63, of Tiverton, husband of Catherine Anne (Robinson) Pacheco, passed into eternal life on Friday, June 12, 2020 after struggling with a long courageous battle with cancer.

He was employed by Teamworks, of Easton, Needle Trade Services and Carousel Manufacturing.

Joe was an avid Patriots and Bruins fan. He loved cooking for...

Jun 9, 2020

Juliette A. (Bolduc) Theroux, 89, of Sacred Hearts Home in New Bedford,  wife of the late Albert X. Theroux, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

A graduate of Joseph Case High School class of 1947, was an underwriter for Aetna Casualty and Surety  for 23 years. She moved to Sacred Hearts Home May of 2019, but prior...

Jun 8, 2020

Dolores (Audette) Massa, 89, of Fall River, wife of the late Miguel S. "Mike" Massa, Jr., passed away Monday, June 8, 2020.

A seamstress for over 40 years, she was a member of Rebecca's and Eastern Star. She also worked at Del/Nat creations.

She was the mother of Miguel S. "Mike"...

Jun 8, 2020

Raymond "Roger" St.Pierre, 88, formerly of Mitchell Heights, Fall River, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020.

He worked in the former Swansea Mall.

Survivors include a brother, Romeo St. Pierre of New Britain CT;

nieces and nephews, Goddaughter, Rita Canuel, Simone Lafleur, Michelle Wood, Rene, Edgar and Richard St. Pierre.

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Jun 7, 2020

Manuel Raposo, 73, of Fall River, husband of Lucia (Furtado) Raposo, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020.

He was born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, and has spent the past 62 years residing in Fall River. “Little Manny” was a giant of a man who spent his life helping others and serving...

Jun 6, 2020

Paulette M. (Pelletier) Couture, 63, of Swansea, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

She was employed by Health First, Fall River and was a graduate of Bishop Gerard High School and Fisher Junior College.  She was the loving wife of George Couture, the daughter of Idola (Desrosiers) Pelletier and the late Adrien J. Pelletier; sister of...

Jun 6, 2020

Colleen Marie Venancio (65) of Little Compton RI. passed on June 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Colleen was born April 14,1955 in Newport RI. to the late Alfred and Helen (Perry) Venancio. She was a graduate of Middletown High School and went on to a 30 year career as a florist for The Preservation Society. Colleen’s...

Jun 6, 2020

Georgette Lillian Kershaw, 87 years old, widow of Samuel Kershaw Jr., passed away from the Covid-19 virus at Charlton Memorial Hospital on June 6, 2020. Born in Fall River, Georgette was a Tiverton, Rhode Island resident for most of her life, moving to Fall River for her remaining years. She was the daughter of the late Edward Turgeon (wife...

Jun 3, 2020

Gary Ronald Boulay, 59, of Swansea, husband of Lisa Marie (Taylor) Boulay, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

Retired homebuilder and business owner, member of the Corvette Car Club, enjoyed spending his time restoring classic cars, fixing up the family summer cabin, playing his guitar, but most importantly, spending time with his children and grandchildren....

Jun 2, 2020

Peter J. Barao, 65, of Swansea, husband of Maria (Tavares) Barao, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

A warehouse manager for Brook's Pharmacy from 1986-2001, he also worked as the kitchen manager for Venus de Milo from 1986-2020. He loved the Patriots, Red Sox, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Corvettes, but most of all, spending time with...

May 30, 2020

Lourdes (Furtado) Simao, 94, former resident at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center and previously of “The Landmark”, Fall River, wife of the late Angelo Melo Simao, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Born in Faial Da Terra, St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Perreira de Rezendes and Maria de Medeiros Furtado.

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May 28, 2020

Richard J. “Dick” Irla, 73, of Tiverton, RI, husband of the late Jocelyn (Messier) Irla, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020. He was born and raised in Fall River, MA and moved to Tiverton, RI when he and his late wife bought their first home in the 1970s.

An electrical engineer, Richard was employed by the...

May 25, 2020

Maude Alice (Hicks) Rousseau, 87, of Fall River, formerly of Agawam, wife of the late Joseph D. Rousseau, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. She was surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Hicks and Rhonda Stanley Hicks of Springfield, Massachusetts.

Maude was an exceptional wife and mother married for 51...

May 24, 2020

Cecile “Cis” (Lavault) Morin, 92, of Tiverton, wife of the late Raymond L. Morin, entered into eternal rest on May  24,    2020. A bank teller, she was employed by the former Fleet Bank, Tiverton for 26 years and previously employed by McWhirr’s Dept. Store, Fall River and Saint Anne’s Hospital in the gift shop. Cecile was an active member...