OBITUARY LISTINGS

Dec 19, 2019

Dawn N. (Norway) Doucet, 43, of Somerset, wife of Gregory C. Doucet, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019.

A member of the Rolling Thunder MA Chapter 2, she enjoyed shopping, volunteering and her work as an esthetician.

Besides her husband of four years, she leaves a daughter, Allyssa Wright of Unadilla,...

Dec 17, 2019

Annette (Madore) Morrell, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Maurice J. Morrell.

She had been employed by Louis Hand and Anderson Little.  Annette enjoyed Bingo, reading, puzzles, knitting and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Red Chair Club of St....

Dec 17, 2019

Gabriel S. Cordeiro, 73, of Fall River, husband of the late Joana B. Cordeiro, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a fisherman in Portugal for many years. He worked for Tilston & Pearson in Fall River, Blue View Farm Landscaping and Pediatrics Assn. for 21 years as...

Dec 16, 2019

John Michael Cordeiro left this world on December 16, 2019.

John’s interests were vast and varied: he loved the landscape and expanse of the Dakotas but remained in Fall River to be near family. He was passionate about wolves, a devotee of history, especially military, and the TV series The Big Bang Theory – the cancellation of...

Dec 13, 2019

Doris (Parent) Souza, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. She was the wife of the late Donald Souza and the daughter of the late Oliver “Toots” and Antoinette (Charest) Parent.

She leaves two sons, Donald L. Souza and Glenn F. Souza (wife Barbara); five grandchildren, Darcy M. Souza, Denise R. Souza, Megan...

Dec 13, 2019

Denise B. (Robidoux) Cloutier, 61, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Lucien Robidoux and Eleanor (Dastou) Bacon.

Denise enjoyed spending time with her family. Christmas was her favorite time of year, she spent many years sledding around Swansea, Somerset, and Fall River delivering gifts...

Dec 12, 2019

Jeannette M. (LeBlanc) Foster Haskell, 84, of Fall River, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 12, 2019, with her family by her side.

She was a devoted homemaker, loving mother of five girls and found enjoyment working at Stufco pocketbook factory in her hometown of Fall River.

Jeannette enjoyed going to Newport Jai alai,...

Dec 11, 2019

Adelino Xavier, 95, of Fall River, husband of the late Odete (Barbosa) Xavier, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

Born in Salga, São Miguel, Azores, he was a farmer when he lived there and served in the Portuguese Army. When he moved to the United States, he worked as a washer for a silverware company....

Dec 6, 2019

Doris E. Cote, 87, of Fall River, wife of the late Edward Cote, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019.

A lifelong Fall River resident, she worked at Lamport Co. for many years. She enjoyed cooking and hooking rugs.

She leaves five children, Richard Cote (wife Karen) of Tiverton, Denise Garant (husband...

Dec 4, 2019

David "Beaver" R. Lacroix, 47, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

David was a lifelong resident of Fall River and attended B.M.C. Durfee High School.  Prior to his lengthy illness, he was employed by Republic Services where he obtained his CDL.  David enjoyed spending time with his children, watching sports and wrestling,...

Dec 1, 2019

Charlotte Patricia "Pat" (Costa) McCoy, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Pat was the beloved wife of Albert J. McCoy for 53 years.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Hannibal F. Costa, Sr., and Adeline and Louis Ferreira.

Nov 29, 2019

Jeffrey Martel, 59, of Fall River, passed away November 29, 2019.

He enjoyed spending time with family, loved to work out and to play softball in his younger years.

He leaves his mother, Valerie (Fernandes) Martel of Fall River; four siblings, Kevin Martel, Lisa Beaudry (Kenneth), Alan Martel (Kim) and Kerry...

Nov 29, 2019

Ruth A.  (Almeida) McCormack, 75, of Fall River, beloved wife of Paul J. McCormack, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019.

She enjoyed going to Newport Grand Jai alai.

Besides her husband of  54 years, she leaves two daughters, Paula Michaud (husband David) and Lisa McCormack (husband Michael Mota),

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Nov 26, 2019

Barbara was the second child of the late John and Margaret Correia, the sister of Margaret Drewniak, Carol Correia, Deborah Correia, John Correia, wife Patricia and Scott Correia, wife Genie.and the late Nancy Correia.

After school, she worked at Lightolier/Phillips for 40 years and served as Shop Steward for IBEW Local 1499.

Upon...

Nov 26, 2019

Nancy Hakeem, 82, of Tiverton, wife of Louis Hakeem,was born to eternal life surrounded by her family on November 26, 2019.

A woman of great faith, she attended St. Christopher’s Parish, Tiverton, all of her lifetime. Nancy served in many areas of Faith Formation for over 40 years, ministering to hundreds of youth.  She also held leadership...

Nov 25, 2019

Eleanor S. Sprague, 54, also known as “Ellie”of Fall River, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 25, 2019. Ellie was the first woman employee to work for the Department of Public Works picking up trash for the city of Fall River. She was a great baseball and softball player, she played on different...

Nov 24, 2019

Claire (Faucher) Hanify,  97, of  Fall River, wife of the late Attorney Joseph E. Hanify Jr., passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family.

The daughter of the late Henry and Diana (Beauregard) Faucher, she resided in Fall River most of her life.  From her early years in Manchester, New Hampshire,...

Nov 22, 2019

Robert William Harrington, 90, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Virginia H. (Hanley) Harrington, passed away peacefully in Rhode Island Friday, November 22, 2019.

A graduate of Durfee High School, Robert served in the Army in Texas during the Korean War. He spent several years as data processing manager at St....

Nov 22, 2019

Claudette Y. Desilets, 81, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019.

An English teacher for the Fall River public school system for 39 years, she loved to read, was an avid supporter of the arts and was especially fond of classical music composed by J.S. Bach.  She was a 1960 Graduate of Bridgewater State...

Nov 22, 2019

Susan E. (Tansey) Desrosiers, 62, of Swansea, wife of Richard L. Desrosiers, passed away on November 22, 2019.  She was the daughter of Flora (Rose) Tansey and the late Francis Tansey.

A licenced social worker, and the director for the past 24 years of the Salvation Army’s Gentle Arms of Jesus program, Susan held a...