OBITUARY LISTINGS

May 24, 2019

Kenneth R. Golding, Sr., 77, of Tiverton, husband of Eileen (Wamboldt) Golding, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.

A welder at Mossberg Industries, Cumberland for 30 years, he then worked as a greeter at WalMart. He was an honorary member of the Knight of Columbus. He played in a men’s softball league out of Fall...

May 24, 2019

Rita Mary Ellen (Reagan) Gisherman, of Somerset, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019.

With the support of her family and Hospice Team, Rita was able to die at home after a short illness.

Born in Fall River to Eva (Courtemanche) and William Reagan, she was the fifth child and only...

May 23, 2019

Jeannine Y. (Levesque) Roy, 80, of Fall River, wife of the late Conrad Roy, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019.

She always had a smile on her face and loved spending time with her family.

She leaves four children, Irene Roy Paquin of Fall River, Denise Roy of Dartmouth, Robert Roy of Fall...

May 20, 2019

Alodia M. Melo, 91, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Monday, May 20, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Ilidio B. Melo.  She was a member of Conquerors For Christ Church, Dartmouth.

Born in Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jacinto Victoria and Ilda da...

May 20, 2019

Albert J. Blanchette, 62, of Swansea, husband of Karyn A. (Murphy) Blanchette, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019.

He was a server at the Muddy Rudder Restaurant in Yarmouth, Maine for 17 years. He loved animals, being outdoors, swimming, going to the beach, quahoging, and having a good time. He will be remembered for his...

May 19, 2019

Donna (Messier) Dumont, 65, of South Dartmouth, wife of Ed Moreira, passed away from Lewy Body Dementia, Sunday, May 19, 2019; She had a long career as a dental hygienist, most recently working for Dr. Robert Lorenz. She was an avid crafter who enjoyed being outdoors, playing games, and spending time with her friends and family. She was always...

May 18, 2019

Jacqueline “Jackie” McMillan, 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

She was a graduate of Dominican Academy and Southeastern Massachusetts University ( SMU).

Jackie worked  as a Vice President in Finance for Bay Bank Corporate Offices in Boston before retiring. She enjoyed spending quality time with...

May 17, 2019

Paul W. “Stretch” Dormer, 61, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.

He had been employed by Munro Electric for many years.  Paul was a motorcycle enthusiast.

He cherished time spent with family and friends.  He was the son of the late William H. and Ruth J. (Sunderland) Dormer, the fiancé of 16 years...

May 17, 2019

Claire D. (Charette) Carreiro, 64, of Fall River, wife of Edward Carreiro, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019.

Claire was a graduate of the Massachusetts School for Financial Studies. An active volunteer for the Jingle Bell Walk & Daffodil Days benefits for the American Cancer Society, and Small Business Chair for the United Way,...

May 15, 2019

Claudette R. (Lizotte) Mello, 76, of Westport, wife of Joaquim "Jack" Mello, Jr., passed away May 15, 2019.

She was the President of J.C.M. Concrete of Westport.  Claudette loved to travel, especially to her homes in Arizona and Ft.Myers Beach.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

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May 14, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Madeleine Angelina Bileau (nee Ferland), loving and devoted wife of Roland G. Bileau for over 52 years, mother to Marc Bileau (Stephanie Bileau), Susan Pope (Scott Pope) and Eric Bileau (Gina Bileau), friend to many, on May 14, 2019 in her 77th year.

She left this world...

May 12, 2019

Agnes (Souza) Dupre, 91, of Fall River passed away peacefully Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Leo J. Dupre

She worked as a seamstress at Bayside Manufacturing before she left to raise her children. She cherished being a mom and spending time with her family. She loved...

May 9, 2019

Albert Aime Sorel, 85, of The Villages, Florida passed away May 9, 2019 at The Villages Regional Hospital, The Villages, Florida. He was the husband of Laurie Sorel for 60 years.

Albert was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, a son of the late Albert and Concorde Sorel. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force. Prior...

May 6, 2019

Manuel F. Deus, Jr., 93, of No. Dartmouth, passed away May 6, 2019.

A US Navy Veteran of WWII, he was a boiler operator at Quaker Fabric and in his later years, was a security guard at Seabra. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time outdoors.

He was the father of...

May 6, 2019

Manuel Tavares, Jr., 74, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Janet A. (Nourse) Tavares for 38 years. He was the much-loved father of sons Ronald, Joshua, and Adam and daughters, Rachel Pacheco, Rebecca Rezendes and Sarah Darrow. He was the adored grandfather of Noah, Jonah, Ethan, Andrew, Olivia,...

May 4, 2019

Lori E. Ormston, 39, of New Bedford, passed into eternal life on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

She was a graduate of Somerset High School Class of 1997.She was also a graduate of the Medical Assistant program at the Salter School.

She leaves behind two children,

Michael A. Paiva of...

May 4, 2019

Felix Arthur Lafond, 92, of Tiverton, husband of Joan (Talbot) Lafond, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alberta (Lavallee) Lafond.  He attended the former Prevost High School, leaving school in 1942 to join the Navy, where he served in WWII.  A meat cutter,...

Apr 29, 2019

Joan (Taylor) Babcock, 93, of Fall River, wife of the late Charles A. Babcock, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019.

An former employee of Quaker Fabric, she was also a lunch lady for the Letourneau School. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, but most of all spending time with her family and friends....

Apr 26, 2019

Claire M. (Houle) Boudreau R.N., 82, of Fall River, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019.

A graduate of St. Anne Hospital School of Nursing, she also graduated Bristol Community College as one of two students with a 4.0 in her class. She took great pride in being a Registered Nurse. She loved her family and...

Apr 26, 2019

George N. Pinheiro, 64, of Fall River, husband of Maria N. (Reis) Pinheiro, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019.

Born in Coimbra, Portugal, he worked at Jackson Tubing for 27 years and then worked for Walco Electric in Providence for 17 years. He was an avid New England sports fan.

Besides...