OBITUARY LISTINGS

Nov 21, 2019

Beatrice J. (Leduc) Dufour, 92, of Fall River, wife of the late Gerard R. Dufour, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019.  She was employed as a sales clerk for the former Ker Mill for many years and also worked at several garment shops. Beatrice was also a homemaker who enjoyed knitting and word search puzzles.  She was an...

Nov 18, 2019

Mary Jane (Newbury) Comeau, 68, of Tiverton, wife of Donald E. Comeau, was born to eternal life on Monday, November 18, 2019.

A woman of great faith, she attended Saint Theresa Parish, Tiverton, where she was a Eucharistic Minister and taught CCD for many years.

Mary Jane ministered to many people over the years, seeing...

Nov 14, 2019

Norbert "Buddy" "Stu" Robidoux, Jr., 83, of Fall River, husband of Leona (Joseph) Robidoux, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019.

A US Army Veteran, he worked at United Merchants for 24 years and worked at the Water Dept. Reservation Resource for 20 years. He was a member of AMVETS Post 60 and a Quarter Master...

Nov 10, 2019

Frederick A. Louro, 85, of Somerset, husband of Nancy L. (Berthiaume) Louro, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019.

A US Marine Veteran of the Korean War, he was a dairy manager for Stop and Shop for 32 years. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul society and loved woodworking and visiting Florida...

Nov 10, 2019

Rita D. (Rondeau) Goulet, 91, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019.

A longtime office clerk for the former Edgar's and more recently, Aetna Insurance, she enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles and was an avid reader.

She leaves a son, Paul Goulet (husband Rick Smith) of Providence, RI; three siblings,...

Nov 6, 2019

Nancy R. (Murray) Finn, 84, of Fall River, formerly of Medford MA and Newport RI, wife of the late Richard M. Finn, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

Nancy graduated from Medford High School in 1953 and worked for New England Tel & Tel. after graduation. She eventually retired as a tax preparation professional after...

Nov 4, 2019

Paul E. Vidal, 74, of Westport, husband of Carol A. (Gamache) Vidal, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019.

Paul was a professor at Community College of Rhode Island, having earned his master's degree at Bridgewater State College. He was an Army Veteran. In his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife Carol to many far-flung places...

Nov 4, 2019

Richard A. Correia, 77, of Fall River, husband of Rita (Langlais) Correia, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019.

An assembler for American Dryer for many years, he loved his family dearly.

Besides his wife of 50 years, he was the father of Richard J. Correia (wife the late Jennifer) of Fall...

Nov 2, 2019

“A.J.” Arthur M. Bonanca, Jr., 27, of Tiverton, passed into eternal rest on November 2, 2019.  He was the son of Arthur C. and Nadine M. (Moniz) Bonanca; the brother of Nicholas E. Bonanca and Bradley R. Bonanca; the maternal grandson of the late Manuel Rego Moniz and Elvira (Sousa) Moniz; the paternal grandson of Maria Bonanca and the...

Nov 2, 2019

Jo-Ann  R. (Ledoux) Wichmann, 63, of Fall River, wife of the late Allen G. Wichmann, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

She leaves her daughter and caregiver Tara Pacheco (Fiance’ Joey Valero) of Fall River; grandson Mason Allen David Pacheco;

Brother Paul Ledoux and wife Dawn Ledoux of...

Oct 27, 2019

Agnes (Robinson) Connor, A.K.A. Robin Paul, 92, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was the widow of Richard Connor.

A graduate of St. Anne's School of Nursing Class of 1948, she was the first Director of Nursing for Country Gardens Nursing Home, Swansea. Robin also worked as a supervisor at various nursing...

Oct 27, 2019

Rita M. (Blanchette) Provost, 96, of Fall River, wife of the late Maurice L. Provost, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Alexandre and Delvina (Lepine) Blanchette.

She leaves five children, Andre, Michele Provost and her husband Jeffrey Silverthorne, Constance Messier and her husband William R. Messier,...

Oct 27, 2019

Ann A. (LaForest) Allard, beloved mother of Deborah Allard Dion, widow of Robert G. Allard, entered into rest on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Joan (Cisek) LaForest.

She was educated in local schools in Fall River and Taunton,...

Oct 26, 2019

Raymond L. Perry, 91, of Fall River, husband of Claire (Charette) Perry, passed away on his birthday, Saturday October 26, 2019.

A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1948 and a graduate of Thibodeau Business School. He was an accountant for the former...

Oct 26, 2019

Steve Aguiar, 42, of Fall River, passed away surrounded by his family Saturday, October 26, 2019.

He was an avid Patriots fan and loved fishing. His family and friend remember him as a jokester and a loving soul.

He leaves his mother, Goretti (Pacheco) Aguiar of Fall River; two children, Kyle...

Oct 25, 2019

Raymond A. McGough, 91, FRPD, Retired, of Fall River, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.

A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, class of 1945 and the Fall River Business Institute, he was a Coast Guard Veteran of WWII.

A 33 year member of the Fall River Police Department, retiring as...

Oct 23, 2019

John P. Lynn, 89, of Fall River, beloved husband of Hazel A. (Perry) Lynn, passed away at home with his family Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He could often be found in his workshop, tinkering and making many wooden creations. He always found joy in helping others. He was an avid Red Sox fan.

A US...

Oct 22, 2019

Helen L. (Frazier) Renard, 88, of Swansea, wife of the late Robert N. Renard, departed our earth peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

She grew up in East Boston, lived in Portland, Maine for several years and in 1959 moved to Swansea, becoming a longtime resident of Little Neck Island. Her favorite times were spent...

Oct 20, 2019

Paul L. Menard, 63, of Middleborough, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019.

A food handler for Union Hospital, Catholic Memorial Home, TK O'Malley's and Venus de Milo, he enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a member of Boy Scout Troop 17 at the First Primitive Methodist Church and Boy Scout Troop 50 at St. Anne's.

Oct 18, 2019

Roland G. Larrivee, 90, of Fall River, husband of Aline (Rioux) Larrivee, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.

Born and raised in Fall River, he was the son of the late Anselme and Bertha (Ouellette) Larrivee. He was the president of Msgr. Prevost High School class of 1947. He was a member of the Local...