OBITUARY LISTINGS

Apr 25, 2019

Eileen (Malloy) Gallagher, 90, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Fall River, MA and West Roxbury, MA passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Eileen retired from the Boston Public School system where she was a teacher, specialist and administrator for many years. She earned advanced degrees in Education from the University of Massachusetts. After leaving...

Apr 20, 2019

Sherri A. Melia, 42, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 20, 2019.

A former deli clerk at Shaw's, she enjoyed helping the elderly and cooking.

She was the daughter of Susan M. (Charette) and the late Michael J. "Mike" Melia; the longtime companion of Robert S. "Bob" Clemo; the...

Apr 19, 2019

Gertrude (Dumont) Degagne, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late Bertrand R. Degagne, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019.

A graduate of Dominican Academy, she was employed by Aetna Insurance Co. and was a former Cub Scout, Pack 50 Den Mother and a Marie's Place and St. Anne Parish Bingo Volunteer.

She leaves five...

Apr 16, 2019

April (Cabral) Bourgeois, 38, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was born In Modesto, California and relocated to Massachusetts as a child. She is a graduate of Tiverton High School and worked many years in the dental field. She eventually married and gave birth to two wonderful boys, who she loved with all of her...

Apr 16, 2019

Ramona McGovern, 54, of Shove St., Fall River, daughter of Patricia (Lincourt) McGovern of Fall River and the late Paul K. McGovern, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Ramona and her family own and operate McGovern's Family Restaurant. She was a member of the Irish Heritage Association and a benefactor of the Fall River Soup...

Apr 13, 2019

Ernest H. Boudreau, 94, of Fall River, husband of 59 years to the late Agnes (Melancon) Boudreau, passed away peacefully April 13, 2019.

A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, he was a US Army Veteran of WWII, where he spent three years and retired as a Technical Sergeant. He worked for 45 years at...

Apr 11, 2019

Roger D. Cote, 73, of Tiverton, husband of Muriel P. (Benoit) Cote, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019.

​A US Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was employed by Allied Floor Covering for 55 years. A lifetime member of the Tiverton Rod and Gun Club, he was an avid reader and enjoyed gambling, traveling...

Apr 10, 2019

Noemia “Norma” (Izidoro) Matton, 90, of Fall River, wife of the late Alfred S. Matton, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019.

Norma worked at the former Ann-Dale Products, Fall River. A Patriots and Yankees fan, she enjoyed reading, singing, and spending time with her family. She was a former member of the Confectionary Bakers Union...

Apr 9, 2019

Jeannette (Valcourt) Fournier, 88, of Fall River, wife of Roland Fournier, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

She enjoyed puzzles, music, but most of all, spending time with her family.

Besides her husband of 50 years, she leaves seven children, Denise Amaral of Fall River, Mark Fournier and his wife Wendy...

Apr 6, 2019

William V. Graham, Jr., 88, of Palmer St. Fall River, passed away April 6, 2019.

An Army Veteran of the Korean War, he earned the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the Merit Unit Emblem, Korean Service Medal and many other awards and ribbons.

He worked for many years at Elbe File & Binder and...

Apr 6, 2019

Laura (Lauriano) Routhier, 87, wife of the late Leo Routhier, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019.

An employee of Chace Curtain for many years, she enjoyed going to the casino faithfully every Wednesday with her sister.

She leaves a daughter, Laurie Machado of Fall River; three grandchildren, Bryan and Lindsay Machado...

Apr 6, 2019

Sir Robert E. Forcier, 94, of Fall River, husband of Doris C. (Paquette) Forcier, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019.  An Army veteran of WWII, he served in the Invasion of Normandy, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart and many other medals.

In 2009, the French government awarded him the Legion of Honour degree...

Apr 5, 2019

Maria Sara (Bernardo) Faria, 82, formerly of Barnaby St., wife of the late Jose M. Faria,  passed away, Saturday, April 5, 2019.

She leaves her children, Jose M. Faria and his daughter, Angela Beveridge; Maria DeSilva (Anthony) and their children, Eric Cabral, Brian Cabral and Anthony DeSilva; Analia Matos (Manuel) and their son, Kenny Matos;...

Apr 5, 2019

John Everett Reis, 89, of Westport, husband of the late Dolores "Del" (Levasseur) Reis, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019.

A truck driver, he was a member of the Teamsters Union former Local 526 and Local 251 Providence.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the...

Apr 4, 2019

Jacinto M. Aguiar, 82, of Fall River, husband of Maria A. (Cabeceiras) Aguiar, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019.

A veteran of the Portuguese Army and 25 year employee of Nabisco Products, he enjoyed Home Improvement programs.

Besides his wife of 53 years, he leaves a daughter, Maria Alves and her...

Apr 2, 2019

Helen Sanders, 64, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital onTuesday, April 2, 2019.

She was a Certified Nursing Assistant for Fall River Nursing Home.

She leaves a son Shawn Sanders; three grandchildren, Shawn Michael Sanders,

Shawn Patrick Sanders, Jr., and Shyla Prisein Sanders;

...

Apr 2, 2019

Mary A. (Chouinard) Ferreira, 89, of St. Elizabeth Manor, Bristol, RI, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Edward C. Ferreira, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

She was employed by Schnierson Manufacturing and was a member of ILGWU-UNITE and the former St. Anne Senior Citizens Club.

She leaves two...

Mar 31, 2019

Rita (Bourgeois) Viveiros, 71, of Fall River, wife of Rick "Lefty" Viveiros, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Besides her husband of 25 years, she leaves a daughter,

Lori Jendzejec (husband Ted); two grandchildren, Hannah and Tayla,

a sister, Jeannette Cookson, nieces and nephews.

She was the daughter of the...

Mar 31, 2019

Dolores M. (Dube) Arruda, 78, of Borden Place East,  Fall River, wife of Herman S. "Armand" Arruda, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 31, 2019.

A home healthcare aide, she was also the former Activity Director at Swansea Rest Home.

Besides her husband of 36 years, she leaves behind her daugher, Donna M. Funk...

Mar 29, 2019

Luis DaSilva, 84, of Fall River, husband of Laura R. (Rego) DaSilva, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019.

He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed watching soccer.

Besides his wife of 61 years, he leaves six children, Luis Silva and his wife Azelia of Dartmouth, Filomena Boudria and her...