OBITUARY LISTINGS

Thomas M. Collins, Sr.

Mar 29, 2020

Thomas M. Collins, Sr., 54, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020.

An electrician, he was a NASCAR fan and loved working on antique cars.

Thomas was the son of Beverly (Wamboldt) Collins of Fall River and the late Robert Collins; the father of  Thomas M. Collins, Jr., of Fall River and  the...

Edmund A. Depin, Jr.

Mar 29, 2020

Edmund A. Depin, Jr., 99, of Fall River passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was the husband of the late Mary (Szeliga) Depin. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Edmund A. Depin and May (Howland) Depin. He was predeceased by his siblings; Irene Lewis, Kenneth Depin, Yvonne "Dolly" Melanson, and Dorothy Barboza.

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Devyn M. Crosby

Mar 27, 2020

Devyn M. Crosby, 18, of Berkley, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident.

A graduate of Somerset Berkley High School, Class of 2019, he worked at the Fall River Country Club. He was also a full time student at Bristol Community College majoring in Psychology. He...

Christian J. Couto

Mar 27, 2020

Christian J. Couto, 19, of Berkley passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020, from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. He was the son of Jeffrey and Tania (Rebelo) Couto. His infectious smile and kind hearted personality touched everyone he met throughout his life.

A graduate of Somerset Berkley High School Class of 2019, he was...

Evelyn (Chamiah) Ferreira

Mar 26, 2020

Evelyn (Chamiah) Ferreira, 94, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020.

A bookkeeper for Raytheon, she enjoyed crossword puzzles and mystery and history books and was an avid animal lover.

She leaves four children, Linda Pelletier (husband the late Raymond) of Fall River, Herman Ferreira (wife Joan) of Bristol,...

Clarisse T. Bedard

Mar 26, 2020

Clarisse T. “Claire” (Bernier) Bedard, 88, of Tiverton, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Lionel E. “Lee” Bedard.

She was employed by Anderson Little for 31 years.

She was the mother of Ronald Bedard (wife Lisa) and Richard Bedard (wife Carol Habib);

the grandmother of...

Manuel V. Moniz

Mar 25, 2020

Manuel V. Moniz, 72, of Fall River, husband of Fatima O. (Oliveira) Moniz, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Born in Feteiras do Sul, São Miguel, Açores, he was a laborer in construction for over 40 years. He worked for Joe Pavao Construction Co. and Manuel R. Pavao Construction Co. both in Rehoboth, MA, D.W....

Josephine (Pisarczyk) Pacheco Kando

Mar 24, 2020

Josephine (Pisarczyk) Pacheco Kando, 91, of Fall River, wife of the late Joseph Kando and Joseph Pacheco, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

A textile worker, she was a choir member and also loved arts and crafts.

She is survived by two sons, Joseph Pacheco of Port St. Lucie, Florida and...

Elizabeth (Megna) Mcelroy

Mar 23, 2020

Elizabeth (Megna) McElroy, 83, of Fall River, wife of the late John F. McElroy, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020.

Betty worked for many years in the tax assessor's office at the Fall River Government Center and police dispatcher for the City of Fall River for many years thereafter. She enjoyed Bingo, going to Foxwoods, playing cards...

Omer J. Demers

Mar 22, 2020

Omer J. Demers, 93, of Fall River, husband of Lucille (Lavoie) Demers, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020.

He was an employee of J.J. Corrugated Box Co. for 24 years and 11 months. He bowled for the J.J. Corrugated Bowling League, "The Corrugators" and bowled a perfect game of 300. He loved to bowl and,...

Louis P. "Phil" Pelletier

Mar 22, 2020

Louis "Phil" Pelletier, 74, of No. Main St., Fall River, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 with his wife Helen W. (Wilmarth) Simmons Pelletier by his side.

He was born August 10, 1945 to Louis P. and Annie (Cummings) Pelletier, in Fall River, MA where he resided his entire life.

Besides...

Annette M. (Bouchard) Nuttall

Mar 21, 2020

Annette M. (Bouchard) Nuttall, 82, of Tiverton, wife of the late Walter J. Nuttall, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

She was employed by Center Garment and dedicated her entire life to her family.   She was a country music fan.

She leaves two daughters, Nancy Lopes (husband Carl) and Anne Marie Moss (husband Kirk);...

Antonio Cabral Rebelo Andrade

Mar 21, 2020

Antonio Cabral Rebelo Andrade, 60, of Fall River, passed into eternal life unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2020.  He was the husband of Ana (Frizado) Andrade. Born in Rabo De Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Antonio Cabral de Andrade and Germana da Conceicao Rebelo.

A machinist, was formerly employed by Quaker...

Leonard A. Forcier

Mar 20, 2020

Leonard A. “Lenny” Forcier, 93, of Tiverton, a Pharmacist and husband of the late Lorraine (Lagace) Forcier, passed into eternal life on Friday, March 20, 2020.

He was employed by Raiche’s Pharmacy, DeVillers Pharmacy, Duffy’s Pharmacy and Corrigans Pharmacy.

A graduate of University of Rhode Island, he was an avid golfer who enjoyed working in...

Rene P. Servant

Mar 19, 2020

Corona Virus (COVID-19)  precautions for funeral homes.

Governor Charlie Baker has issued an Executive Order of no gathering larger than 25 persons.  This will include visitations, funeral services and Funeral Masses.

The limit begins on Tuesday, March 17th.  There may be a wait to enter the building.

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Alcide R. Leclerc

Mar 18, 2020

Alcide R. Leclerc, 90, of Fall River, passed away March 18, 2020.

An Air Force veteran of the Korean war, he operated Al's Classic Limousines and Airport Transportation for many years. He was the son of the late Alcide Leclerc and Amelia (Bergeron) Leclerc Mayes.

Private funeral arrangements entrusted to Auclair Funeral Home.

Nancy J. Cote

Mar 16, 2020

Nancy J. Cote, 73, of Fall River, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.

A finance manager for a car dealership for many years, she was also the executive secretary at Citizens for Citizens.

She leaves three siblings, Edmond P. Cote, Jr., (wife the late Jeanne) of Fall River, Jacqueline Garrell (husband...

Michael J. Ormston

Mar 16, 2020

Michael J. Ormston, 66, of Fall River, husband of Pauline A. (Estrella) Ormston, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.

A medical supply cleaner for Millstone Medical and Johnson & Johnson, he enjoyed golfing in his younger years, listening to The Rolling Stones and watching the Patriots.

Besides his wife of 29 years, he...

Anne Marie (Garneau) Lemay

Mar 15, 2020

Anne Marie (Garneau) Lemay, 88, formerly of Westport, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Victoric G. Lemay.

She had been employed by the Westport Public School Dept. as a lunch lady and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church.

She was the mother...

Arthur "Archie" Tessier

Mar 14, 2020

Arthur "Archie" Tessier, 97, formerly of Fall River and Dartmouth, passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side on

Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his "home away from home", Somerset Ridge. He was the loving husband of 60 years to the late Georgiana "Jean" (Oliveira) Tessier.

A union laborer and foreman of Local...