OBITUARY LISTINGS

Feb 15, 2019

Cornelius (Neil) Vincent Leahey, 81, of Somerset, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019.

He was an insurance adjuster for many years, beginning with General Adjustment Bureau (GAB) as a branch manager in Fall River, MA and in Springfield, MA prior to starting his own business in Swansea, MA in 1975 as Neil Leahey Claims...

Feb 15, 2019

Pauline (Pelletier) DeGagne, 77, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, wife of Henry DeGagne, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019.

She was employed by the Diocese of Fall River Catholic Social Services for 30 years.

Besides her husband of 58 years, she leaves eight children, Madeleine Lill, Jeanne Geary (husband...

Feb 14, 2019

Michelle Estrella, 39, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 after a courageous battle with Kidney Disease.

A residential supervisor at People Inc. for 16 years, she enjoyed music, cars and loved her animals.

She is survived by her parents, Joao Da Estrela and Fatima (Moniz) Estrela; two siblings,...

Feb 12, 2019

Jil C. Silva, 80, of Fall River, husband of Natalie (Costa) Silva, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

Born in Fenas De Luz, St. Michael, Azores, he was a Veteran of the US Army, 101st Airborne. A member of Local Union 610, he was a laborer for various construction companies.

He was a...

Feb 7, 2019

Christine C. Poisson, 49, of Westport, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late Gerald J. and Claire (Dussault) Poisson.

Christine enjoyed watching movies, coloring and writing.

She was the sister of Nicole Poisson (companion Minerva Waldron) of Cranston and the late Albert Poisson;

the aunt of...

Feb 5, 2019

Laura (Perry) Eaton, 88, of Fall River, widow of Edgar Eaton, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Augustino Perry and Maria Almeida.

She was employed in the garment industry as a sewing machine operator and enjoyed bingo,...

Feb 5, 2019

Armand A. Mullins, 98, of Fall River, husband of the late Lorraine (Ouellette) Mullins, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, February 5th, 2019.

He was a graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School in Fall River.   Armand was extremely fond of automobiles and driving and had been self-employed as an auto mechanic for many years.  He later worked...

Jan 31, 2019

Honorina (Fernandes) Dias, 99, of Fall River, wife of the late Jose Dias, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was a seamstress for Shelburne Shirt Mfg. and a parishioner of Santo Christo Church. She enjoyed singing, playing cards, drawing, cooking, but most of all spending time with her...

Jan 29, 2019

Cheryl A. (Johnson) Roy, 69, of Swansea, wife of Leo F. Roy, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

A secretary at Sunshine Oil in Bristol and Swansea Oil for many years, she was an avid New England sports fan.

Besides her husband of 49 years, she leaves a daughter, Kelly Roy-Sale...

Jan 28, 2019

Manuel P. Faria, 55, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.

He leaves his mother, Maria S. (Bernardo) Faria; three children, Manuel Faria, Jr., Timothy Faria and Linda Pereira all of Fall River; five grandchildren, Christian Faria, Nyasia Silva and Cohen, Logan and Jordan Pereira; five siblings, Jose Faria, Maria F. Desilva and...

Jan 28, 2019

Anthony G. Deltoro, 50, of Tiverton, husband of Rhonda (Rioux) Deltoro, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019. A diesel mechanic for First Student Bus Company for 18 years, he loved to work in his garage on cars and build hot rods. He also loved spending time with his family and friends outside by the fire.

Besides his...

Jan 27, 2019

Karen (Baldwin) Jeffries, 65, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019.

An administrative assistant at Philip's Lightolier, Karen's passion was helping other women at numerous Women's Resource Center for battered women.  She enjoyed reading, cooking, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

She leaves her companion, Paul...

Jan 27, 2019

Violet Theresa (Tensa Ozug)Anctil, 89, lifelong resident of Fall River and widow of Roger Anctil, passed on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital from a brief illness surrounded by family.

Violet was born on August 7, 1929 in East Stroudsburg, PA as the youngest of three siblings.  Her parents, Maciej and Anna (Ozug) Tensa, were...

Jan 24, 2019

Joseph R. Rocha, 71, of Tiverton, husband of Mary (Wheelock) Rocha, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Besides his wife of 44 years, he leaves seven children, Elizabeth, Bethany, Joshua, Benjamin, Daniel, Matthew, and Julie Rocha all of Tiverton; 11 grandchildren and a brother, David Rocha of Fall River. He was the son of the...

Jan 24, 2019

Ellsworth W. Pettey, 81, of Fall River, husband of Patricia Ann (Fallon) Pettey, passed-away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Mr. Pettey was a proud member of The BMC Durfee class of 54’.  After graduating, Ellsworth began working for The Fall River Trust Company, where he would become their Vice President specializing in trusts. When not working, he loved; nature...

Jan 23, 2019

Stephen Eric Pobzeznik, 56, of Tiverton, RI, passed away Wednesday at St. Anne’s Hospital after a lengthy illness.

A son of Dr. Thomas W. and Barbara M. (Smith) Pobzeznik, he was the youngest of their four children.

He died peacefully in the intensive care unit with his sisters by his side.

A 1981...

Jan 23, 2019

Barbara A. (Clemmey) Ward, 90, of Fall River, wife of the late William Ward, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Sarah (Parkinson) Clemmey. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School class of 1946, she was an office assistant at Charlton Memorial Hospital...

Jan 22, 2019

Saul P. Kraft of Chatham, formerly of Malden, husband of the late May Kraft, passed away on Tuesday January 22, 2019, at age 94.  In 1968, Attorney Kraft founded the law firm of Kraft and Hall, in Chelsea, Massachusetts, where he practiced law for almost fifty years. He was a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and past president...

Jan 22, 2019

Theresa G. (Bergeron) Frances 73 of Fall River wife of Raymond E. Frances Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 22, 2019

She was a seamstress for James Company, Sporting Debs, Dollars and Centavos, Griffin Manufacturing, and Walmart. She loved the Red Sox and bingo. She enjoyed gambling, drinking coffee, long rides, and...

Jan 22, 2019

Carlos A. Vitorino, 74, of Fall River, husband of Maria C. (Oliveira) Vitorino, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

Born in Varzea-Ginetes, St. Michael, Azores, he was a foreman for Foxboro Transport for 30 years.

Besides his wife of 49 years, he leaves four daughters, Sue Catarina (the late Nevio) of...