OBITUARY LISTINGS

David R. Lacroix

Dec 4, 2019

David "Beaver" R. Lacroix, 47, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

David was a lifelong resident of Fall River and attended B.M.C. Durfee High School.  Prior to his lengthy illness, he was employed by Republic Services where he obtained his CDL.  David enjoyed spending time with his children, watching sports and wrestling,...

Charlotte Patricia (Costa) Mccoy

Dec 1, 2019

Charlotte Patricia "Pat" (Costa) McCoy, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Pat was the beloved wife of Albert J. McCoy for 53 years.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Hannibal F. Costa, Sr., and Adeline and Louis Ferreira.

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Jeffrey Martel

Nov 29, 2019

Jeffrey Martel, 59, of Fall River, passed away November 29, 2019.

He enjoyed spending time with family, loved to work out and to play softball in his younger years.

He leaves his mother, Valerie (Fernandes) Martel of Fall River; four siblings, Kevin Martel, Lisa Beaudry (Kenneth), Alan Martel (Kim) and Kerry...

Ruth A. (Almeida) Mccormack

Nov 29, 2019

Ruth A.  (Almeida) McCormack, 75, of Fall River, beloved wife of Paul J. McCormack, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019.

She enjoyed going to Newport Grand Jai alai.

Besides her husband of  54 years, she leaves two daughters, Paula Michaud (husband David) and Lisa McCormack (husband Michael Mota),

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Barbara J. Correia

Nov 26, 2019

Barbara was the second child of the late John and Margaret Correia, the sister of Margaret Drewniak, Carol Correia, Deborah Correia, John Correia, wife Patricia and Scott Correia, wife Genie.and the late Nancy Correia.

After school, she worked at Lightolier/Phillips for 40 years and served as Shop Steward for IBEW Local 1499.

Upon...

Nancy A. (Neronha) Hakeem

Nov 26, 2019

Nancy Hakeem, 82, of Tiverton, wife of Louis Hakeem,was born to eternal life surrounded by her family on November 26, 2019.

A woman of great faith, she attended St. Christopher’s Parish, Tiverton, all of her lifetime. Nancy served in many areas of Faith Formation for over 40 years, ministering to hundreds of youth.  She also held leadership...

Eleanor S. Sprague

Nov 25, 2019

Eleanor S. Sprague, 54, also known as “Ellie”of Fall River, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 25, 2019. Ellie was the first woman employee to work for the Department of Public Works picking up trash for the city of Fall River. She was a great baseball and softball player, she played on different...

Claire M. (Faucher) Hanify

Nov 24, 2019

Claire (Faucher) Hanify,  97, of  Fall River, wife of the late Attorney Joseph E. Hanify Jr., passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family.

The daughter of the late Henry and Diana (Beauregard) Faucher, she resided in Fall River most of her life.  From her early years in Manchester, New Hampshire,...

Robert W. Harrington

Nov 22, 2019

Robert William Harrington, 90, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Virginia H. (Hanley) Harrington, passed away peacefully in Rhode Island Friday, November 22, 2019.

A graduate of Durfee High School, Robert served in the Army in Texas during the Korean War. He spent several years as data processing manager at St....

Claudette Y. Desilets

Nov 22, 2019

Claudette Y. Desilets, 81, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019.

An English teacher for the Fall River public school system for 39 years, she loved to read, was an avid supporter of the arts and was especially fond of classical music composed by J.S. Bach.  She was a 1960 Graduate of Bridgewater State...

Susan E. (Tansey) Desrosiers

Nov 22, 2019

Susan E. (Tansey) Desrosiers, 62, of Swansea, wife of Richard L. Desrosiers, passed away on November 22, 2019.  She was the daughter of Flora (Rose) Tansey and the late Francis Tansey.

A licenced social worker, and the director for the past 24 years of the Salvation Army’s Gentle Arms of Jesus program, Susan held a...

Beatrice J. (Leduc) Dufour

Nov 21, 2019

Beatrice J. (Leduc) Dufour, 92, of Fall River, wife of the late Gerard R. Dufour, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019.  She was employed as a sales clerk for the former Ker Mill for many years and also worked at several garment shops. Beatrice was also a homemaker who enjoyed knitting and word search puzzles.  She was an...

Mary Jane (Newbury) Comeau

Nov 18, 2019

Mary Jane (Newbury) Comeau, 68, of Tiverton, wife of Donald E. Comeau, was born to eternal life on Monday, November 18, 2019.

A woman of great faith, she attended Saint Theresa Parish, Tiverton, where she was a Eucharistic Minister and taught CCD for many years.

Mary Jane ministered to many people over the years, seeing...

Norbert Robidoux, Jr.

Nov 14, 2019

Norbert "Buddy" "Stu" Robidoux, Jr., 83, of Fall River, husband of Leona (Joseph) Robidoux, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019.

A US Army Veteran, he worked at United Merchants for 24 years and worked at the Water Dept. Reservation Resource for 20 years. He was a member of AMVETS Post 60 and a Quarter Master...

Frederick A. Louro

Nov 10, 2019

Frederick A. Louro, 85, of Somerset, husband of Nancy L. (Berthiaume) Louro, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019.

A US Marine Veteran of the Korean War, he was a dairy manager for Stop and Shop for 32 years. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul society and loved woodworking and visiting Florida...

Rita D. (Rondeau) Goulet

Nov 10, 2019

Rita D. (Rondeau) Goulet, 91, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019.

A longtime office clerk for the former Edgar's and more recently, Aetna Insurance, she enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles and was an avid reader.

She leaves a son, Paul Goulet (husband Rick Smith) of Providence, RI; three siblings,...

Nancy R. (Murray) Finn

Nov 6, 2019

Nancy R. (Murray) Finn, 84, of Fall River, formerly of Medford MA and Newport RI, wife of the late Richard M. Finn, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

Nancy graduated from Medford High School in 1953 and worked for New England Tel & Tel. after graduation. She eventually retired as a tax preparation professional after...

Paul E. Vidal

Nov 4, 2019

Paul E. Vidal, 74, of Westport, husband of Carol A. (Gamache) Vidal, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019.

Paul was a professor at Community College of Rhode Island, having earned his master's degree at Bridgewater State College. He was an Army Veteran. In his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife Carol to many far-flung places...

Richard A. Correia

Nov 4, 2019

Richard A. Correia, 77, of Fall River, husband of Rita (Langlais) Correia, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019.

An assembler for American Dryer for many years, he loved his family dearly.

Besides his wife of 50 years, he was the father of Richard J. Correia (wife the late Jennifer) of Fall...

A.J. Arthur M. Bonanca, Jr.

Nov 2, 2019

“A.J.” Arthur M. Bonanca, Jr., 27, of Tiverton, passed into eternal rest on November 2, 2019.  He was the son of Arthur C. and Nadine M. (Moniz) Bonanca; the brother of Nicholas E. Bonanca and Bradley R. Bonanca; the maternal grandson of the late Manuel Rego Moniz and Elvira (Sousa) Moniz; the paternal grandson of Maria Bonanca and the...