OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jun 4, 2019

Doris Theresa (Beauparlant) Gagnon, 90, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was the youngest child of the late Aime Beauparlant and Marie (Canuel) Beauparlant Gagnon. She was the sister of the late Homer Beauparlant, Romeo Beauparlant, Cecile (Beauparlant) Doige, Leona (Beauparlant) Gancarski, Anita (Beauparlant) Raposa, and Suzanne (Beauparlant) Fitzgerald. She is survived by step sisters...

Jun 4, 2019

Elizabeth Anne "Missy" Martin, 60, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019.

She was a participant in the Massachusetts Special Olympics and loved to bowl.

She is survived by her mother, Claudette (Piette) Martin of Swansea; four brothers, her twin, Brian Martin and his wife Carol of Seekonk, Gregory...

Jun 3, 2019

Gerald W. Boutin, 65, of Fall River, husband of Donna (Freitas) Boutin, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019.

A longtime maintenance supervisor for Claremont Management for many years, he also worked at Newport Finishing and Capri Textile. He was an avid New England Sports fan and loved watching football with his family on Sundays. He...

May 31, 2019

Robert R. Charest, 89, of Fall River, formerly of Elmwood CT, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. Robert was born in Fall River on August 14, 1929, a son of the late Aurel J. and Ida (Michaud) Charest. After serving as a Corporal in the National Guard, Robert worked in the shipping department of Pratt & Whitney in...

May 30, 2019

Robin (Santerre) Petronelli, 59, of Tiverton, wife of the late Steven Petronelli, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

Robin was employed by Buddy’s Restaurant and Ponta Delgada,Tiverton.   She enjoyed being with her good friends. If there was a party, she was there.

She was the daughter of late...

May 29, 2019

Rita A. (Letourneau) LaCroix, 91, of Taunton, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Andre R. LaCroix, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Rita and Andre are now reunited to celebrate what would be their 70th wedding anniversary. She was employed by St. Anne Shrine, Gingras Insurance Co and Oliveira Insurance Co.

An altar server and Eucharistic...

May 27, 2019

Marie (Madej) Pszonka, 81, of Fall River, wife of the late Eugene Pszonka, passed away Monday May 27, 2019.

She was a packager at Shelburne Shirt Co. for many years.

She leaves a brother-in-law Henry Kisiel, a niece Donna Robinson, her husband John Robinson, a grand-niece Stephanie Robinson, and a grand-nephew...

May 26, 2019

Gilbert “Gil” Corte, 89, of Fall River passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2019.

He is survived by his son, Curt Allan of Portland, Oregon, daughter, Carol Stark of Paradise, California, his longtime companion, Geri Cavanaugh, her daughter, MaryKate, and her two grandchildren, Lucy and Jack, as well as his former wife, Elizabeth Allan...

May 25, 2019

Cynthia A. (Buckley) Viana, 83, of Somerset, wife of the late Robert D. Viana, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019.

She leaves four children, Pamela Davidson and her husband Michael of Somerset, Patricia Ormerod and her husband Kenneth of Fall River, John Viana and his wife Alison of Somerset, and Anne Matton and her husband...

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...