OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 26, 2020

Muriel A. (Joyce) Melanson, 90, of Westport, wife of the late Maurice J. “Moe” Melanson, passed into eternal life on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

An Assistant Treasurer with Citizens-Union Savings Bank, she was a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish Senior Citizens Club.

She was the mother of Denise L. Martins (husband late Edward)...

Jan 25, 2020

January 25, 2020: A well known Italian Tenor went to Heaven.

Born in Brooklyn, in the family home, Nino Dante, 86 years old, passed in his sleep, holding his husband's hand, Dr. Donald A. Kadlec. Together for 57 years, they led an exciting and eventful life together. A sorrow so deep it hurts to the...

Jan 24, 2020

Blanche R. (Lindsay) Beaudry, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late Gerard B. Beaudry, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was employed as a certified nursing assistant and home health aide.  Blanche was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary of Ashland MA.

She was the mother of Richard Montgomery, Ann Preston, Patricia Amancio,...

Jan 23, 2020

Matthew R. Levesque, 32, of Rochester, New York, formerly of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020.  A Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan; he was a member of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a graduate of 1st Recruit Training Battalion Charlie Company, Parris Island. He enjoyed Hockey and Weightlifting and was a Boston Bruins...

Jan 22, 2020

John Viveiros, 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Rita (Varieur) Viveiros, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

He was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving on the USS Fogg Destroyer.

He was employed by Elbe File and Binder Co. and Rex-Cut Abrasives.  His hobbies included golfing and woodworking.

He was...

Jan 21, 2020

Ralph Milton Sheldon, US Army (Ret.) 90 of Fall River, MA passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 after a brief illness.

“Pete” was born June 1929 in Corry, PA. He was the son of the late Grey Boin and Mable (Courtright) Sheldon. He entered the US Army 1947 and retired as a SSGT E-6 in 1968...

Jan 21, 2020

Paul Larrivee, 54, of Fall River, passed away January 21, 2020.

An auto body technician, he was known for his hard work ethic.

He leaves his mother and father, George and Gloria (Robidioux) Larrivee of Titusville, FL; two sons, Paul J. Creapeau and Johnathan Crepeau both of Fall River; three grandchildren;...

Jan 21, 2020

Mary A. (Andrade) Lavoie, 81, of Tiverton, wife of Normand H. Lavoie, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 after a long, courageous journey with ovarian cancer.

She was an administrative medical secretary for Charlton and retired after 57 years. After retiring, she volunteered at Oncology at Charlton. She loved singing with her choir family for...

Jan 20, 2020

Odelia P. (Miranda) Pavao, 84, of Somerset, wife of the late Manuel F. Pavao, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020.

Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a member and longtime worker of the ILGWU. She loved to cook, garden and spend time with her family.

She leaves two daughters,...

Jan 19, 2020

Norma Rizy, 93, formerly of Dighton, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020.   Born and raised in

Connecticut, she leaves a sister, Margaret "Sally" Middleton and nieces and nephews.

A graduate of Boston University, Norma had been employed by Joseph Case Junior High School as a physical education teacher and at Joseph Case High School...

Jan 17, 2020

Denise C. Dion, 65, of Taunton, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

A instructor at Coop Productions in Dighton, she loved to bowl.

She leaves two siblings, Pauline Bourgeois and her husband Leonard of Swansea and Rene Dion of Attleboro and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Paul Dion and...

Jan 17, 2020

Maria Eduarda (Domingues) Cruz, 83, of Fall River, wife of Manuel S. Cruz, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

She was born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores. She was an employee of Trina for many years. Her greatest joy was cooking and feeding her beloved grandchildren. She was a great storyteller and loved making people...

Jan 16, 2020

Manuel S. Melo, 75, of Fall River, husband of the late Mary (Amaral) Melo, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

He was employed as a machinist for Hasbro Toy and Harmel Corp.  Manuel was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

An avid New England sports fan, he enjoyed fishing and was a coin...

Jan 15, 2020

Roger J. Ouellette, 79, passed away peacefully on January 15th in Fall River, MA. He was born in Tiverton, RI. Son of the late Albert and Emma Ouellette.  He resided in Tiverton, RI, Westport, MA and Margate, FL.  Roger graduated high school with Cum Laude honors from De La Salle Academy, Newport RI, earned his Bachelor of Arts from...

Jan 15, 2020

Walter J. Sampson, 79, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, husband of Louise (Lafleur) Sampson, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

A retired forklift operator for 38 years for Harodite Finishing in Taunton, he was a die hard Patriot's fan and loved computers, planes, aquariums, shopping and cleaning.

Besides his wife of 60 years, he...

Jan 13, 2020

William H. Jackson, 85, of Fall River, husband of Mildred (Langlais) Jackson, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.

William was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and he owned and operated Bill's Carpet Installing. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a volunteer at Niagara Senior Center, loved to play...

Jan 13, 2020

Raymond F. Melia, 74, of Doolan Apts., Fall River, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020.

A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of VFW Post 5392, Tiverton and Vietnam Veterans, Chapter 207.

He had been employed by Raytheon, Portsmouth.

Ray is survived by three children, Raymond, Kelly and...

Jan 11, 2020

Raymond H. Audette, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Noella P. (Bileau) Audette.

Born in Fall River, MA he was the son of the late Henry F. and Marie Alice (St. Amand) Audette.

Mr. Audette worked...

Jan 11, 2020

Normand A. Gingras, 92, formerly of Devon Way, Tiverton, died Saturday, January 11, 2020.

An organist and graduate of Boston University School of Music, he studied under Jean Langlais at L’Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris and was a member of the American Guild of Organists. He was organist and choir director at St. Anne Church for...

Jan 11, 2020

Nancy L. (Chagnon) Beauregard, 64, of Swansea, wife of George L. Beauregard, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

She was employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital as  a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Besides her husband of 44 years, she leaves two daughters, Hope Beauregard-Barney (husband Brian) and Dawn Davis (husband Scott); a grandson, Xander Barney, two...