OBITUARY LISTINGS

Sep 23, 2019

Lorraine M. (White) Botelho, 88, of Somerset, wife of the late Thomas J. Botelho, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019.

She was a CNA at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling, especially summer trips to Maine, but most importantly, spending time with her family.

She...

Sep 21, 2019

Private First Class William H. Perry, 87, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, entered into rest on Saturday, September 21, 2019.

He was the loving husband of the late Constance (Augustinho) Perry, whom which they shared 63 wonderful years of marriage together. He was employed as a Police Officer with the City of Fall River.

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Sep 17, 2019

Gail S. (Szela) Proulx, 60, of Iron River, Michigan, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

She was employed in the medical field for over 20 years.  Gail was also a former cook at the Highland Spa. She loved baking, cooking and crafting.

She leaves six children,...

Sep 16, 2019

Edward E. "Ed" Roseberry, 76, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River and Tiverton, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019.  He was the husband of Helen M. (Perry) Bernat-Roseberry.

A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School, Ed served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard as a Training NCO for a total of 28 years, retiring in 2000...

Sep 15, 2019

Carol A. (Fairhurst) Niles, 79, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019.  She was employed as a Development Specialist for Day Program and Nursing Home Supports with Community Connections.  Earlier in her life, she was employed by Chace Curtains. Carol loved the beach, cooking, crafts and shopping.  She was an avid reader.

She was...

Sep 14, 2019

Irene (Amaral) Freitas, 89, of Fall River, wife of the late Maurice C. Freitas, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019.

A longtime sewing machine operator, she loved spending time with her family.

She leaves three children, Clifford Freitas  (wife Dolores) of Swansea, Bradley Freitas (wife Patricia) of Westport and Donna Boutin...

Sep 13, 2019

Daniel T. Harrington, MD, 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 13, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Louise (Higgins) Harrington of 8 years.  He leaves behind his two children, Daniel C. Harrington and his wife, Nancy Harrington of Westport, MA and their two children, Benjamin and William, and his daughter, Anne...

Sep 10, 2019

Christopher N. Lynn, 76, of Fall River, husband of 40 years to Linda (Higgins) Lynn, passed away on September 10, 2019.

He owned and operated Phil-A-Deli in the former South Main Place Mall.  He was a supervisor at the former Ann Dale Cookies, Reflek Corp. and Fall River Florist Supply.

Chris also worked as a...

Sep 8, 2019

Maureen (Dickinson) Bedard, 82, of Tiverton, wife of the late Paul A. Bedard, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019.

Employed by the former R.E. Smith Printing Company for 44 years, she started as an Office Manager in 1955 and retired as a Vice-President in 1999.

She was an avid sports fan, loved animals,...

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....