OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jul 9, 2019

Henry J. "Red" Partridge, 79, of Fall River, husband of the late Claudia A. (Hajder) Partridge, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

He was a US Air Force Veteran. He served as a radio operator in Chicksands Air Force Base in Bedfordshire, England. He was a laborer for Grande Brothers Construction Co. and Folan Waterproofing....

Jul 8, 2019

Kathryn G. (Rostron) Boulay, 86, of Tiverton, wife of Joseph J. Boulay, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019.

A graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s Academy, she worked at Woolworth, Elbe File, Westport Drive-in, and A.H. Leeming & Sons.  She was a Sultana of the Order of Alhambra and a Lifetime Auxiliary member of the...

Jul 8, 2019

Albert J. Vaillancourt, 73, of Fall River, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019.

A teacher in the Catholic School System for 42 years, he was awarded the Catholic Teacher of the Year in Washington, D.C. and the Marian Medal. He was an official for CYO basketball, an umpire for baseball and was an avid baseball...

Jul 7, 2019

Eloise Christine Powers (nee Thomas), was born to the late, Adelbert Francis Thomas, and Elizabeth Louise Thomas (Betty) in Providence, Rhode Island on November 11, 1929. Eloise was a beautiful child born into a family with 8 siblings; Elizabeth Thomas, Joshua Thomas, Allen Thomas, Raymond Thomas, Andrew Thomas, Norman Thomas, Ronald Thomas and Eleanor Thomas.

Eloise studied...

Jul 4, 2019

Howard Leslie Freeman, III of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Somerset Ridge Nursing Home. Born on August 31, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts to Howard Leslie Freeman, Jr. and Gladys (Schonback) Freeman, he lived most of his life in the New England area.

Howard was a passionate man...

Jul 3, 2019

Kelley Jane Walsh passed peacefully of a chronic illness on July 3, 2019. She was attended by her immediate family: her daughter Callie Marie Mathews, son Mitchell Mathews and fiancé Donald R. Levesque.  She is survived by her sister Kathleen (Walsh) Lewis, brother Kevin Michael Walsh and sister-in-law Lynda Walsh, along with her father Richard K Walsh and his...

Jun 30, 2019

Jose Alberto Almeida, 59, of Fall River, formerly of Mosteiros, São Miguel, Azores, husband of Grace (Oliveira) Almeida, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

He was employed by Duro Finishing. He enjoyed fishing and was an FC Porto fan.

Besides his wife of 41 years, he leaves three daughters, Kimberly Casto (husband Scott) of...

Jun 28, 2019

Barbara (Babineau) Przybyla, 59, of Rehoboth, formerly of Westport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

She was the wife of the late John Przybyla, the daughter of the late Henry and Lorraine (Nadeau) Babineau and the sister of the late Henry, Richard and Donald Babineau. She leaves behind two nieces,...

Jun 27, 2019

Sheila A. (Murphy) Michaud, 74, of Fall River, wife of Richard G. Michaud, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

A nature lover, she enjoyed watching The Animal Channel.

Besides her husband of 52 years, she leaves a brother, Patrick Murphy of Somerset; two sisters, Theresa Peixinho of Tiverton...

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....