OBITUARY LISTINGS

Sep 4, 2019

Manuel P. Couto, 78, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Sousa) Couto, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.  He was born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores.

He was employed by The Foxoboro Company, East Bridgewater and was a member of St. Michael’s Club, Fall River.  Manny cherished time spent with his...

Sep 3, 2019

Ann L. (Natale) Donovan, 74,wife of the late James C. "Red" Donovan, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Anna (Maccarone) Natale.

She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1963.  Employed by the Fall...

Sep 2, 2019

Robert G. Caisse, 58, of Fall River, passed away at home on Monday, September 2, 2019.    He was the husband of 33 years to Janice V. Bruce-Caisse.

Robert was employed as a driver for EasCare Ambulance Service.

He is also survived by a daughter, Ronda Laflamme (husband Jason); a son, Sean...

Sep 2, 2019

Edward T. Ferreira, 58, of Fall River, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019.

A former employee of Gold Medal Bakery, he enjoyed fishing, boating and watching the New England Patriots.

He leaves three siblings, Antone Ferreira and his wife Sue, Rosemarie Boucher and her husband Chris and Michael Ferreira and his wife Kerri all of...

Aug 31, 2019

Beatrice E. (LeBreux) Dubois, 81, of Fall River, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019.

She was a former Teacher's Aid at the Fall River School Department.

She is survived by four children, Christine Pittsley and her husband Steven, Debra Braga (late husband Antonio), Raymond Dubois and his partner Paul Botelho and...

Aug 29, 2019

Michaeleen S. (Lepow) Ellis, 84, of Tiverton, wife of the late Walter A. Ellis, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019,  at home surrounded by her loving family. .

She was born in Fall River, Mass to Michael and Lena (Cummings) Lepow.   She was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, and also attended Thibodeau Business...

Aug 28, 2019

Gloria (Garcia) Couto, 84, of Fall River, wife of the late Agostinho B. Couto, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.  Born in Ponta Delgada, St.Michael, Azores, she was a devoted mother and grandmother who spent her life caring for others.

She was employed in the garment industry.

She leaves three daughters, Fernanda...

Aug 27, 2019

Richard R. Forcier, 62, of Tiverton, husband of Michelle Kazen, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

A grounds keeper at Montaup Country Club, he was also the owner and operator along with his wife of Stonebridge Liquors in Tiverton. He loved music, movies, spending time with his family and watching the New England Patriots.

Aug 26, 2019

Amalie “Molly” (Mederlein) Turgeon, 94, formerly of Kennedy St., Fall River, wife of the late Henry P. Turgeon, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019.

In her earlier years living in Germany, she worked as a Streetcar Operator for the City of Munich.  She was later employed by Firestone, Elbe File & Binder and Badger Mills.

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Aug 23, 2019

Mary L.R. “Rita” Berube, 97, formerly of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Friday, August 23, 2019. She was the wife of the late Robert Berube.

Rita Berube loved caring for children. Many families never saw the inside of a daycare center thanks to her selfless care. She was very dedicated to her church...

Aug 20, 2019

Kenneth A. Furtado, 76, of Fall River, husband of Patricia (Souza) Furtado, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

A 1961 graduate of BMC Durfee High School, he was a Civilian Contracting Inspector at the Newport Naval Base for 35 years. He was a former board member and avid supporter of the Maplewood Park Little League....

Aug 18, 2019

Kenneth K. Blakey, Sr., 60, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly August 18, 2019.

A longtime Police Captain of the Newport Naval Base, he was a US Army Veteran of the Persian Gulf War. He enjoyed coin collecting, painting miniature statues and competing in Judo.

He is survived by his two...

Aug 17, 2019

Gail Richotte, 60 years old passed away August 17, 2019 after a long illness. She will be reunited with her deceased husband Stephen Richotte and companion Mike Bertoncini. She leaves behind her two daughters Stephanie Richotte and her companion Vosco Resendes and Shayla Richotte and companion Darrell Samuel. She is also survived by her mother Jane L. "Lil" (Turner)...

Aug 16, 2019

Leonel Branco, 78, of New Bedford, husband of Maria C. (Oliveira) Branco, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019.

A former employee of Roma Color and Bristol Knitting Mills, he was a member of the Fall River Sports Club and enjoyed soccer, fishing, gardening and cooking.

Besides his wife of 55 years,...

Aug 15, 2019

Vincent J. “Vinnie” Valois, Jr., 51, of Fall River, passed away August 15, 2019.

A Recovery Specialist at STARR, he was kind to everyone, always willing to help others, enjoyed working on the home he shared with Susan and he loved to spend time with his friends and family.

He leaves...

Aug 8, 2019

Marguerite M. “Peggy” (Reis) Ethier, RN, 88, of Fall River passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Sgt. Raymond A. Ethier, FRPD, the daughter of the late John and Mary Alice (Migneault) Reis and the sister of the late John “Everett” Reis.

A St. Anne Hospital School of...

Aug 7, 2019

Margaret "Peggy" (Hough) Renard, 94, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

A longtime waitress at the former Coachman Restaurant in Tiverton, she enjoyed crocheting, sewing and camping.

She leaves three children, Robert Renard Jr. and his wife Linda of Swansea, Brian Renard and his spouse David of Truro,...

Aug 6, 2019

John J. Polak, Sr., age 90 of Fall River, MA passed away at his residence on Tuesday evening, August 6, 2019 with the comfort of his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Vivian (Hetu) Polak. They had celebrated their 64th anniversary on the day of John’s passing.

John was born...

Aug 5, 2019

Helen (Crossley) Darcy, 92, of Fall River, wife of the late Edward F. Darcy, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019.

An Ocean State Senior Citizens member, she enjoyed quilting, cooking and spending time with her family.

She is survived by eight children, Edward F. Darcy, Jr. of FL, Stephen Darcy, Paul...

Aug 5, 2019

Mary (Aniki) Cacciabeve, 88, of Fall River, wife of Joseph Cacciabeve, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

A former employee of Harlee Manufacturing, City of Fall River Veteran's Dept., Charlton Memorial Hospital Accounts Payable and Fall River Florist Supply, she enjoyed knitting, sewing, crafting, gardening, especially knitting baby hats for Women and Infants Hospital, and...