OBITUARY LISTINGS

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...

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...