OBITUARY LISTINGS

Mar 9, 2019

Eugene R. Branco, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

He was employed by General Dynamics.  Eugene served in the Navy Seabees during WWII. He was a member of St. John’s Club.  An avid golfer, he was a member of Windmill Hill Golf Course and Pocasset and Touisset Country Clubs.

He...

Mar 9, 2019

Jeannette E. (Frenette) Gagnon, 90, of Tiverton, widow of Henry L. Gagnon, Jr. passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

She was employed as a seamstress in the Fall River mills industry. She enjoyed reading, walking, watching TV and spending time with family.

She leaves three children, Roger Gagnon (wife Mary), Raymond Gagnon...

Mar 8, 2019

Douglas Flores, 57, of Fall River, devoted husband of 33 years to Cherie (Oliveira) Flores, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019, after a 32 year long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was formerly employed by ABC Disposal. Doug enjoyed using his computer and was a muscle car enthusiast.

He was the loving father of Jennifer and...

Mar 6, 2019

Alice Ouellette, 72, of Fall River, MA, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Alice was the third of fifteen children born to Dorothy (Desroisers) and Alfred Ouellette.  She was also the sister and matriarch to her siblings Dorothy Ouellette, Alfred Ouellette, Raymond Ouellette, Betty Ouellette, Norman...

Mar 6, 2019

Patrick Hiram Micken, 76, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2002. Nevertheless he persisted … for 17 years.

He will be fondly remembered for his caustic wit and his delight in puns and word play.

His lifelong love (sorry, Kathy) was the Pittsburgh Pirates—even in their losing seasons. He dedicated many...

Mar 4, 2019

David Hyland, 61, of Tiverton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 4, 2019.

An employee at Brayton Point Power Plant as a security guard for 15 years, he was a kind and generous man. He loved spending time with his niece and two nephews.

He leaves his parents, William and Margaret E....

Mar 4, 2019

Therese J. (Saucier) Duarte, 86, of Warren, RI, formerly of Fall River, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019.

A clerical worker for Philip's Lightolier for many years, she enjoyed playing scrabble and making crafts, especially Christmas ornaments. She proudly raised five children by herself and was an avid ballroom dancer.

She...

Mar 4, 2019

Irene L. (Frazier) Lavoie, of Bristol, formerly of Tiverton, wife of the late Raymond A. Lavoie, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019.

A garment worker for many years, she was also employed as a home health aide. She volunteered for many years at St. Vincent de Paul.

She leaves three children, Alan D. Lavoie (wife...

Feb 28, 2019

Rita H. (Hebert) LePage, 97, of Tiverton, wife of the late Raymond LePage, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.

She always put family first and always believed in doing the right thing.  She was talented in sewing, crocheting, cooking, gardening and house maintenance. She also sang at Holy Ghost Church.

She...

Feb 27, 2019

Leo R. Lanouette, 82, of Westport, husband of the late Muriel A. (Coulombe) Lanouette, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

A US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, he worked as an electrical engineer for the Newport Naval Undersea Warfare Center. He was a graduate of Bradford Durfee College of Technology. He was a...

Feb 27, 2019

Lillian A. (Korzeniewski) Martins, 91, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was employed by Pleasant Drug.

Lillian was the mother of Lee Ann Compertore (husband David) of Penfield, NY and the late Edward A. Martins (wife Denise of Westport) and Paul E. Martins (wife Kathy) of Fall River;

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Feb 26, 2019

Esmeralda (Garcia Da Ponte) Tavares, 80, of Fall River, wife of Manuel F. Tavares, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Born in Lomba da Maia, São Miguel, Acores, she was a bilingual teacher for many years. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and scrapbooking. Esmeralda was also a founder and longtime member of Ateneu Luso Americano in...

Feb 25, 2019

Saundra M. Anderson, 80, of Fall River, formerly of Newport, RI, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019.

A former employee of American Power Conversion, General Electric and Stop and Shop, she enjoyed spending time with family, dancing, playing music, playing cards, cooking, baking, crossword puzzles, bingo and watching soap operas. She was a proud mother,...

Feb 22, 2019

John M. Tompkins, 59, of Fall River passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was employed by Alliance Business Products for 30 years. John was a member of Narcotics Anonymous, clean and grateful for the past 14 years. A graduate of Bishop Connolly High School, he earned an Associate Degree from B.C.C....

Feb 21, 2019

Elston F. Smith, 91, of New Bedford, husband of Rev. Patricia A. (Wood) Smith, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019.

Owner and operator of Elston Smith Floor Covering, he was a lifelong Episcopalian and a member of the Spirit of Christ Church.

Besides his wife of 68 years, he is survived...

Feb 21, 2019

Rene L. Banville, 87, of Somerset, husband of the late Therese (Banville) Banville, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019.

He was employed by Fall River Gas Company for 32 years, retiring in 1993.  A graduate of Monsignor Prevost High School, Class of 1950, he was especially proud of being inducted into its Basketball Hall of Fame.  ...

Feb 18, 2019

Richard Teixeira, 80, of New Bedford, husband of the late Vivian A. (Provencal) Teixeira, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019.

Born on September 7, 1938 to parents Adeline and Jordan Teixeira, he lived all his life in New Bedford.

He is survived by a son, Jeffrey R. Texeira of New Bedford;...

Feb 16, 2019

Susan M. (Silva) Couto, R.N. age 47, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019.  She had worked at St. Anne’s Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital.

She was the daughter of Abel M. and Adriana M. (Ferreira) Silva, the mother of Samantha and Mya Couto, the former wife of Paul M. Couto II, the sister...

Feb 16, 2019

Margaret “Peg” Munroe Dion, 90, of Fall River, died Saturday at Catholic Memorial Home, from complications of Alzheimer's disease.

Born in Swansea, and raised in Tiverton, she was the daughter of the late Kendall and Grace (Connors) Munroe.

She was the wife of the late Eugene Dion, and sister of the late Jean Wood and...

Feb 16, 2019

Lottie F. (Lobello) Crafts, 90, of Swansea, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019.

A Real Estate Appraiser and CPA, she will be remembered as a great mom, cook, artist and piano player and for being a devout Catholic.

She leaves three children, Linda Crafts of FL, Cynthia Crafts and Stanley Crafts,...