OBITUARY LISTINGS

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...

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...