OBITUARY LISTINGS

Feb 28, 2020

Irene (DuPont) McCann, 81, wife of the late Brian Christopher "Grampy" McCann, of Tiverton, passed away on February 28, 2020 surrounded by the love of her family.

She was an employee of Burlington Coat Factory until her retirement, and she also worked at J&B Photo Lab for many years. She loved going to Second Beach...

Feb 28, 2020

Charles J. Bell, 76, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.  He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Boulanger) Bell.

He had been employed by Acushnet Construction and Collins Construction Co. A finish carpenter, he enjoyed woodworking.  Fond of music, he was a member of St. Peter...

Feb 28, 2020

Maria C. (Verissimo) Cabral, 58, of Fall River, wife of Horacio Cabral, passed away at Saint Anne's Hospital on Friday, February 28, 2020.  Born in Relva, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of  Laurenio Verissimo and the late  Maria F. (Sousa) Verissimo.

Besides her husband of 36 years and her father,

she...

Feb 27, 2020

Jeannine D. Bouchard (St.Germain) entered into rest on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Westport, MA, at the age of 83.

She was a longtime resident of Fall River and graduated from Durfee High School in 1955. She was employed at Duro Finishing Corporation for many years. She enjoyed Friday night crafts with family, attending class reunions with...

Feb 23, 2020

Gladys T. (Mooney) Walsh, 93, of Fall River, wife of the late Edward F. Walsh, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center.

A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, she was a devoted wife and mother. She was also a den mother, a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society...

Feb 16, 2020

Viriato M. Batista, 63, of Fairhaven, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Born in Santa Maria, St. Michael, Azores, he was a plumber for many years.

He leaves two children, Chrissy Batista of Arizona and Aaron Batista of Ohio; a grandson Aaron "A.J." Abrams; three siblings, Jose Batista (wife Marsha) of...

Feb 15, 2020

Michael William Kulak, age 52, formerly of Tiverton, died unexpectedly on Feb. 15th.

He is survived by his twin daughters, Jennifer and Alicia Kulak.

Born on January 17th, 1968 to Dorothy Pearl Francis and the late Walter Stanley Kulak Jr., he was the second oldest of six children. His siblings include Walter Stanley Kulak III,...

Feb 14, 2020

Manuel H. Silveira, 86, of Swansea devoted husband of Lorraine A. (Martin) Silveira, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.

A dedicated parishioner of the former St. Michael’s Parish in Ocean Grove, he served as Choir Director for many years and was a proud recipient of the Marion Medal.  He was an active member of the St....

Feb 13, 2020

UPDATE: A MEMORIAL MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021, 10:00 A.M., AT ST THERESA'S CHURCH, STAFFORD ROAD, TIVERTON.  RELATIVES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

Louise (Vidal) Lebreux, 83, of Tiverton, wife of Roland A. Lebreux, passed away peacefully at home

surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2020. She...

Feb 11, 2020

Manuel Luis Mello, 64, of Fall River, husband of Janice (St. Germain) Mello, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

A former pressman for Quad Graphics in Taunton, recently employed by Securitas as a security guard at UMass Dartmouth. He was an US Army Veteran and enjoyed riding...

Feb 9, 2020

Rita Lanoue, 90, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.

She worked as a hostess at the Taunton Dog Track for many years and also worked as an inspector for a manufacturing company.

She leaves several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Normand Lanoue, Beatrice...

Feb 9, 2020

Cecile B. (Bernier) Fontaine, 92, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, wife of Joseph A. Fontaine, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.

The daughter of the late Wilfred and Malvina (Samson) Bernier, Cecile was a curtain machine operator for many years, enjoyed traveling to Florida, walking and shopping. She was predeceased by her children, Donald...

Feb 9, 2020

Rickie A. Barreira, 61, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed into eternal life on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

He was the son of Julia Ann (Dinger) Barreira and the late James S. Barreira; the brother of Timothy L. Barreira and Sharon Barreira all of Westport;  He also leaves several nieces and nephews.

He was...

Feb 4, 2020

Aimea "Mae" (Baraby) Mercier, 103, of Fall River, wife of the late Ernest Mercier, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020.

A former sewing machine operator for Seal Sac and Bowmark, she was a member of the former St. Jean Baptiste Parish, past president of it's Woman's Guild and a recipient of the Marion...

Jan 29, 2020

Steven N. Pimental, 55, of Westport, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Steven had worked as a Correctional Officer in Bridgewater Massachusetts  before moving to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1991.  He always enjoyed projects where he could be working with his hands, restoring antiques, collecting coins, fast cars, motorcycles and he had a caring passion for animals. He...

Jan 29, 2020

Maria C. (Carvalho) Ouellette, 70, of Fall River, wife of Raymond C. Ouellette, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

A member of the Local 1099, she loved her animals and cared for everyone.

Besides her husband of 52 years, she leaves three children, Dawn Burroughs, Raymond R. Ouellette and AnnMarie Ouellette, all of Fall River;...

Jan 28, 2020

Caleb R. Woodhouse died peacefully on January 28, 2020 in Providence at the age of 87. Caleb was born in Flushing, New York and moved to Little Compton, RI as a teenager, where he spent much of his life. He attended Phillips Academy Andover, Brown University, and earned his PhD in Medieval History from The University of California, Berkeley....

Jan 28, 2020

Eugene A. Beaulieu, 75 of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

An Army Veteran of the Vietnam war, he worked for the former Union Hospital and the former Edgar's Ambulance Service. He enjoyed playing Bingo and living life his way.

He leaves a daughter, Michelle Miller of Fall River; two grandchildren, Kyle...

Jan 27, 2020

Steven D. Sherman, 63 of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020.

Steven loved his children and his grandchildren even more. He was a loving good man that would give the shirt off his back if he could.

He is survived by...

Jan 26, 2020

Antonio DaPonte, 78, of Fall River, husband of Elizabeth (Downey) DaPonte, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, he was a machinist for Boston Envelope and Harodite Finishing. He loved the ocean, was an avid fisherman and played for a soccer team in his younger years. A...