OBITUARY LISTINGS

Aug 5, 2019

Janice (Raymond) Linhares, 75, of Fall River, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019.

A longtime employee of Philip's Lightolier, she enjoyed sewing, knitting and spending time with her friends and family.

She is survived by her two children, David Raymond of TN and Monica Raymond and her fiancé Joe Rezendes of...

Aug 5, 2019

Robert V. Almeida, 60, a Private First Class, Massachusetts National Guard, Retired, entered into eternal life on August 5, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was the son of the late Victor & Evelyn (Winslow) Almeida.

Robert is survived by a brother, Edward W. Almeida, (wife Madeline Moniz); a sister, Pamela...

Jul 29, 2019

Otis Little Sampson, 78, of Tiverton, husband of Sandra (Goyette) Sampson, passed away on his birthday on Monday, July 29, 2019.

He was the owner, founder and C.E.O. of Systems Resource Management, Middletown, RI.

A professor for 30 years, he taught Business Management at Roger Williams University. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam...

Jul 24, 2019

Linda (Mosher) Laflamme, 63, of Fall River, wife of the late Robert E. Laflamme, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019.

A CNA for many years, she loved to take care of people, animals and enjoyed gardening.

She leaves three sons, Matthew Laflamme of Fall River, Richard Laflamme and his wife Ashley...

Jul 24, 2019

Charles A. Pelissier, age 88, husband of Rita P. (Gagne) Pelissier, father of Michael Pelissier of Somerset, MA.

He was the eldest son of the late Charles A. Pelissier, Sr. and the late Eva Rose (LaPierre) Pelissier; the brother of Raymond (wife Anita), Normand, Paul, Albert (wife Pat) Claire Ruggiero and the late Jeanne Holden.  He attended...

Jul 21, 2019

Doris M. (LeBlanc) Gray, 85, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, wife of Harold R. Gray, Sr., passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019.

She and her husband owned and operated Gray's Antiques. She also worked at Hasbro Toy Factory and Elbe File & Binder. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, crafting, yard sailing, seafood and...

Jul 21, 2019

Robert Amedee Chouinard, 89, of Fall River, husband of Gertrude (Francoeur) Chouinard, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019.

He and his late brothers Alcide and Roger operated the former Custom Shirt Service for more than 36 years.  He also worked for Fuller Brush as a salesman, Pete's Variety, and Auclair Funeral Home.

A lifelong member...

Jul 17, 2019

Emile J. St. Pierre, 99, of Fall River, husband of the late Annette E. (Gagnon) St. Pierre, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

An Army Veteran of WW II, he owned and operated the former St. Pierre Sunoco and St. Pierre Shell. He was a supervisor of sales for the former Ann Dale...

Jul 15, 2019

Sarah Tolan, 34, formerly of Dartmouth, MA but resided in Fall River, MA took her own life on July 15, 2019. She leaves behind a sister Elizabeth Tolan formerly of Dartmouth MA  & currently resides in Fall River, MA with fiancé Stephen J. Pietruska. She was preceded in her death by her parents Susan (Coury) Tolan & Edward Tolan,...

Jul 14, 2019

Ernest A. Rioux, 89, of Swansea, husband of Lorraine (Dupont) Rioux, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a 32 year employee of Harvey Probber Manufacturing. He enjoyed playing golf and gardening, loved to dance, spending time with his family and was a member of the...

Jul 9, 2019

Maria T.  (Bettencourt) Fragata, 74, of Fall River, wife of the late Jose M. Fragata, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Born in St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose A. and Helena (Carvalho) Bettencourt.

She cherished spending time with her family and grand puppies.  She enjoyed telling a joke or...

Jul 9, 2019

Henry J. "Red" Partridge, 79, of Fall River, husband of the late Claudia A. (Hajder) Partridge, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

He was a US Air Force Veteran. He served as a radio operator in Chicksands Air Force Base in Bedfordshire, England. He was a laborer for Grande Brothers Construction Co. and Folan Waterproofing....

Jul 8, 2019

Kathryn G. (Rostron) Boulay, 86, of Tiverton, wife of Joseph J. Boulay, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019.

A graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s Academy, she worked at Woolworth, Elbe File, Westport Drive-in, and A.H. Leeming & Sons.  She was a Sultana of the Order of Alhambra and a Lifetime Auxiliary member of the...

Jul 8, 2019

Albert J. Vaillancourt, 73, of Fall River, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019.

A teacher in the Catholic School System for 42 years, he was awarded the Catholic Teacher of the Year in Washington, D.C. and the Marian Medal. He was an official for CYO basketball, an umpire for baseball and was an avid baseball...

Jul 7, 2019

Eloise Christine Powers (nee Thomas), was born to the late, Adelbert Francis Thomas, and Elizabeth Louise Thomas (Betty) in Providence, Rhode Island on November 11, 1929. Eloise was a beautiful child born into a family with 8 siblings; Elizabeth Thomas, Joshua Thomas, Allen Thomas, Raymond Thomas, Andrew Thomas, Norman Thomas, Ronald Thomas and Eleanor Thomas.

Eloise studied...

Jul 4, 2019

Howard Leslie Freeman, III of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Somerset Ridge Nursing Home. Born on August 31, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts to Howard Leslie Freeman, Jr. and Gladys (Schonback) Freeman, he lived most of his life in the New England area.

Howard was a passionate man...

Jul 3, 2019

Kelley Jane Walsh passed peacefully of a chronic illness on July 3, 2019. She was attended by her immediate family: her daughter Callie Marie Mathews, son Mitchell Mathews and fiancé Donald R. Levesque.  She is survived by her sister Kathleen (Walsh) Lewis, brother Kevin Michael Walsh and sister-in-law Lynda Walsh, along with her father Richard K Walsh and his...

Jun 30, 2019

Jose Alberto Almeida, 59, of Fall River, formerly of Mosteiros, São Miguel, Azores, husband of Grace (Oliveira) Almeida, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

He was employed by Duro Finishing. He enjoyed fishing and was an FC Porto fan.

Besides his wife of 41 years, he leaves three daughters, Kimberly Casto (husband Scott) of...

Jun 28, 2019

Barbara (Babineau) Przybyla, 59, of Rehoboth, formerly of Westport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

She was the wife of the late John Przybyla, the daughter of the late Henry and Lorraine (Nadeau) Babineau and the sister of the late Henry, Richard and Donald Babineau. She leaves behind two nieces,...

Jun 27, 2019

Sheila A. (Murphy) Michaud, 74, of Fall River, wife of Richard G. Michaud, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

A nature lover, she enjoyed watching The Animal Channel.

Besides her husband of 52 years, she leaves a brother, Patrick Murphy of Somerset; two sisters, Theresa Peixinho of Tiverton...