OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jun 24, 2019

Antonio M. Pavao, 52, of Fall River, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 surrounded by his family and his loved ones.

Born in Bretanha, São Miguel, Azores, he was foreman for CEI Construction, Boston and enjoyed fishing and going to flea markets.

He is survived by his longtime companion Nelly Franco;...

Jun 24, 2019

Madeline (Farias) Martin, 72, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, wife of the late David Martin, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019.

An employee of Lexcraft for 18 years, she was a member of the Tiverton Senior Center and was an avid knitter.

She leaves two children, Thomas Martin...

Jun 23, 2019

Lucette E. (Hue) Vaillancourt, 93, of Fall River, wife of the late William H. Vaillancourt, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.

​She was the daughter of the late Lucien E. Hue and Emilienne P. Fouque of Le Havre, France. She leaves behind many loved ones and friends.

​            Private funeral arrangements entrusted to the Auclair...

Jun 23, 2019

Nancy A. Correia, 60, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.

She enjoyed being with her family and spending time near the water.

She is survived by her six siblings, Margaret Drewniak, Barbara Correia, Carol Correia, Deborah Correia, John Correia and his wife Patricia, and Scott Correia...

Jun 22, 2019

Steven Patnaude, 42, of Westport, MA passed away June 22, 2019 at St. Anne’s hospital of cardiac arrest.

An enormously talented tattoo artist, he enjoyed a prolific career spanning 22 years. Steve worked with his friends at Darkstar Tattoo in Westport since it’s opening in 2005. The art he created forever gracing the bodies of...

Jun 19, 2019

Jeffrey M. Paquette, 62, of Fall River, passed away June 19, 2019.

He enjoyed sailing, cooking and flying kites.

He is survived by his two sons, Justin Leo of Taunton, Jeffrey M. Paquette, Jr. of Fall River; four siblings, Michael Paquette and his wife Deborah of Somerset, Denis Paquette and his...

Jun 18, 2019

Maria Rosa, 92, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel Camara, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

Born in St. Michael, Azores,  the daughter of the late Mariona and Helena Conceição Amaral, she enjoyed cooking, sewing and praying.

She leaves four children, Eduardo Camara and his...

Jun 16, 2019

Lt. Marc J. Gamache, FRFD, Ret., 68, of Fall River, husband of Gayle (Lacourse) Gamache, passed away, Sunday, June 16, 2019.

A 27 year member of the Fall River Fire Department, he was also a supervisor at Horseneck Beach. He was an avid golfer, reader and loved spending time with his grandson.

Jun 12, 2019

Helen I. (Garon) Viveiros, RN, 85, of Fall River, MA, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her home where she was under hospice care. She was the wife of the late Manuel J. Viveiros and the daughter of the late Edward and Winnifrede (Bentley) Garon.

Helen was born on January 18, 1934 in the Borough...

Jun 10, 2019

Stephen P. Dzialo, 66, of Swansea, husband of Julia A. (Weber) Dzialo, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. He retired as Housemaster for New Bedford High School.  Previously, he was the Asst. Principal at D.L. Beckwith Middle School, Rehoboth.

At Rhode Island College, he earned a Master’s Degree in Education and was also a graduate of...

Jun 8, 2019

Kimberly H. Branco, 53, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019.

A laborer for many years, she was a member of Local 610. Prior to that she was a daycare teacher at the John E. Boyd Center for 16 years. She loved her cats, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, and dancing, especially to Stevie Nicks....

Jun 4, 2019

Doris Theresa (Beauparlant) Gagnon, 90, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was the youngest child of the late Aime Beauparlant and Marie (Canuel) Beauparlant Gagnon. She was the sister of the late Homer Beauparlant, Romeo Beauparlant, Cecile (Beauparlant) Doige, Leona (Beauparlant) Gancarski, Anita (Beauparlant) Raposa, and Suzanne (Beauparlant) Fitzgerald. She is survived by step sisters...

Jun 4, 2019

Elizabeth Anne "Missy" Martin, 60, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

She was a participant in the Massachusetts Special Olympics and loved to bowl.

She is survived by her mother, Claudette (Piette) Martin of Swansea; four brothers, her twin, Brian Martin and his wife Carol of Seekonk, Gregory...

Jun 3, 2019

Gerald W. Boutin, 65, of Fall River, husband of Donna (Freitas) Boutin, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019.

A longtime maintenance supervisor for Claremont Management for many years, he also worked at Newport Finishing and Capri Textile. He was an avid New England Sports fan and loved watching football with his family on Sundays. He...

May 31, 2019

Robert R. Charest, 89, of Fall River, formerly of Elmwood CT, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. Robert was born in Fall River on August 14, 1929, a son of the late Aurel J. and Ida (Michaud) Charest. After serving as a Corporal in the National Guard, Robert worked in the shipping department of Pratt & Whitney in...

May 30, 2019

Robin (Santerre) Petronelli, 59, of Tiverton, wife of the late Steven Petronelli, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

Robin was employed by Buddy’s Restaurant and Ponta Delgada,Tiverton.   She enjoyed being with her good friends. If there was a party, she was there.

She was the daughter of late...

May 29, 2019

Rita A. (Letourneau) LaCroix, 91, of Taunton, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Andre R. LaCroix, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Rita and Andre are now reunited to celebrate what would be their 70th wedding anniversary. She was employed by St. Anne Shrine, Gingras Insurance Co and Oliveira Insurance Co.

An altar server and Eucharistic...

May 27, 2019

Marie (Madej) Pszonka, 81, of Fall River, wife of the late Eugene Pszonka, passed away Monday May 27, 2019.

She was a packager at Shelburne Shirt Co. for many years.

She leaves a brother-in-law Henry Kisiel, a niece Donna Robinson, her husband John Robinson, a grand-niece Stephanie Robinson, and a grand-nephew...

May 26, 2019

Gilbert “Gil” Corte, 89, of Fall River passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2019.

He is survived by his son, Curt Allan of Portland, Oregon, daughter, Carol Stark of Paradise, California, his longtime companion, Geri Cavanaugh, her daughter, MaryKate, and her two grandchildren, Lucy and Jack, as well as his former wife, Elizabeth Allan...

May 25, 2019

Cynthia A. (Buckley) Viana, 83, of Somerset, wife of the late Robert D. Viana, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019.

She leaves four children, Pamela Davidson and her husband Michael of Somerset, Patricia Ormerod and her husband Kenneth of Fall River, John Viana and his wife Alison of Somerset, and Anne Matton and her husband...