OBITUARY LISTINGS

Dec 31, 2019

George H. Biltcliffe, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.  George’s work history was lengthy. We will start with Durfee Trust Co, Columbus National and Columbus Credit Union, all as Vice President of Operations.  Then he worked as an ATM  service supervisor for Loomis Fargo and spent his semi-retired years working at Auclair Funeral Home....

Dec 31, 2019

Theresa E. "Terry" (Medeiros) Richards, 68, of Fall River, wife of Patrick A. "Pat" Richards, passed away in the arms of her loving husband, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Employed by the City of Fall River City Clerk’s Office, she was a past President, Vice President, and Secretary of AFSCME, Council 93 Local 1118, and...

Dec 30, 2019

Joyce A. (Leblanc) Joseph, 73, formerly of Jencks St., Fall River, wife of the late Norman J. Joseph, passed away at Southpointe Nursing Home, Monday, December 30, 2019.

She is survived by five children, Claudette Vieira, Sherry Duarte, Norman Joseph, Jr., (wife the late Lisa Cox), Jeanne Joseph and Kimberly Joseph; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a sister,...

Dec 29, 2019

Alice C. (Mello) Rancourt, 88, of Tiverton, wife of the late Robert Rancourt, passed away December 29, 2019.

She loved to write poetry.

She is survived by her four children, Neal Rancourt and Lynn Aguiar both of Tiverton, Dawn Camara (husband Edward) of Little Compton and Jill Emond (husband Eugene) of...

Dec 27, 2019

Denis L. "Denny" Cardinal, 83, of Assonet, husband of Wendy (Wheeler) Cardinal, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 after a very courageous battle with cancer.

He managed a family trucking business and then later became a system analyst for Unisys. He was a founding, longtime member and past president for Kiwanis of Somerset. A quiet...

Dec 25, 2019

Linda T. (Taraska) Amidon, 71, of Somerset, wife of the late James Amidon, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

A former employee of Magic Mirror in Brattleboro, VT, she enjoyed bowling and gardening.

She leaves two children, Kristie Lee Vieira (husband Justin) of Somerset and Timothy James Amidon (wife Simone) of...

Dec 25, 2019

Lorraine (Camara) Urso, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.  She was the wife of the late John P. "Chick" Urso. She spent several years enjoying her time as a beloved employee of the Fall River Public Library.

Survivors include a daughter, Sandra J. Bernier and her husband Paul,

two granddaughters:...

Dec 24, 2019

Raymond R. Verrette, 64, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the husband of 45 years to Kathleen (Griffin) Verrette  and the son of Ulric R.M. “Pete” Verrette of Fall River and the late Pauline J. (Quintin) Verrette.

An auto mechanic, he was employed by Sears...

Dec 22, 2019

Reverend John E. “Father Jack” Watterson, 82, died Sunday, December 22,

2019. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late Chief John E. Watterson, Newport FD and

Edith M. (Rafferty) Watterson, he attended St. Mary School and De La Salle

Academy, both in Newport. In preparation for the priesthood,

he studied...

Dec 22, 2019

Doris “Dot” (Gagnon) Pacheco, 76, wife of the late Lt. John Pacheco Jr.,FRFD, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019.She and her husband owned and operated Pacheco's Distribution.  She was employed by Citizens Union Savings Bank, Elbe File and Binder, St.Anne's School and Citizens For Citizens.  Doris was a Den Mother for Boy...

Dec 20, 2019

Lorraine (St. Laurent) Souza, 84, of Fall River, wife of the late Robert C. Souza, Sr., passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.

She was a talented seamstress who owned & managed The Yardstick Fabric Boutique for several years.

She leaves a child, Robert C. Souza, Jr. and his wife Tracy of...

Dec 19, 2019

Dawn N. (Norway) Doucet, 43, of Somerset, wife of Gregory C. Doucet, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019.

A member of the Rolling Thunder MA Chapter 2, she enjoyed shopping, volunteering and her work as an esthetician.

Besides her husband of four years, she leaves a daughter, Allyssa Wright of Unadilla,...

Dec 17, 2019

Annette (Madore) Morrell, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Maurice J. Morrell.

She had been employed by Louis Hand and Anderson Little.  Annette enjoyed Bingo, reading, puzzles, knitting and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Red Chair Club of St....

Dec 17, 2019

Gabriel S. Cordeiro, 73, of Fall River, husband of the late Joana B. Cordeiro, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.

Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a fisherman in Portugal for many years. He worked for Tilston & Pearson in Fall River, Blue View Farm Landscaping and Pediatrics Assn. for 21 years as...

Dec 16, 2019

John Michael Cordeiro left this world on December 16, 2019.

John’s interests were vast and varied: he loved the landscape and expanse of the Dakotas but remained in Fall River to be near family. He was passionate about wolves, a devotee of history, especially military, and the TV series The Big Bang Theory – the cancellation of...

Dec 13, 2019

Doris (Parent) Souza, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. She was the wife of the late Donald Souza and the daughter of the late Oliver “Toots” and Antoinette (Charest) Parent.

She leaves two sons, Donald L. Souza and Glenn F. Souza (wife Barbara); five grandchildren, Darcy M. Souza, Denise R. Souza, Megan...

Dec 13, 2019

Denise B. (Robidoux) Cloutier, 61, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Lucien Robidoux and Eleanor (Dastou) Bacon.

Denise enjoyed spending time with her family. Christmas was her favorite time of year, she spent many years sledding around Swansea, Somerset, and Fall River delivering gifts...

Dec 12, 2019

Jeannette M. (LeBlanc) Foster Haskell, 84, of Fall River, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 12, 2019, with her family by her side.

She was a devoted homemaker, loving mother of five girls and found enjoyment working at Stufco pocketbook factory in her hometown of Fall River.

Jeannette enjoyed going to Newport Jai alai,...

Dec 11, 2019

Adelino Xavier, 95, of Fall River, husband of the late Odete (Barbosa) Xavier, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

Born in Salga, São Miguel, Azores, he was a farmer when he lived there and served in the Portuguese Army. When he moved to the United States, he worked as a washer for a silverware company....

Dec 6, 2019

Doris E. Cote, 87, of Fall River, wife of the late Edward Cote, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019.

A lifelong Fall River resident, she worked at Lamport Co. for many years. She enjoyed cooking and hooking rugs.

She leaves five children, Richard Cote (wife Karen) of Tiverton, Denise Garant (husband...