OBITUARY LISTINGS

Apr 26, 2024

Mary “Connie” Arruda, 90, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born is Capalas, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel D. and Anna T. (Oliveira) Arruda.

She was employed as a sewing machine operator in the garment industry. Connie, as...

Apr 25, 2024

Michael R. Robidoux passed away in Florida on April 25, 2024.

He leaves his wife, Winona and her children, Jimmy and his wife Alea and her daughter Rachele Diltz; his faithful dog, Connor; a sister, Carol and her husband Donald Brickel and their son, Jonathan; a brother Jeffrey and his wife Ivy, their daughter Iris and son...

Apr 24, 2024

Annette R. (Bazinet) Collura, 84, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

She was the wife of the late Edward H. Collura. She was employed by United Merchants, and was a member of the former Notre Dame Parish.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Annete was...

Apr 20, 2024

Charlotte (Taylor) Costa, 70, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was the wife of Robert V. Costa, Jr.

Charlotte worked as a secretary in the Vice Narcotics Unit for the Collier County Sheriff's Office, located in Florida. Charlotte enjoyed vacationing on cruises.

Besides her husband, Charlotte...

Apr 20, 2024

Paul J. Roy, 81, of Fall River, passed away Saturday April 20, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Madeleine C. (Pascoal) Roy.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Paul was the son of the late Raymond N. and Lena (Brisebois) Roy.

Paul was an avid fisherman who loved to fish...

Apr 19, 2024

Maria (Rodrigues) Antunes, 84, of Fall River, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, April 19, 2024, after a long illness.

She was the wife of Fernando A. Antunes. They shared 52 years of marriage.

Born in Valdreu Vila Verde, Portugal, she was the daughter of Jose and Maria...

Apr 18, 2024

Mary F. (Pacheco) Botelho, 97, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

She was employed by Frito-Lay, Trina and Olympus Nursing Home.  After retiring, she volunteered as a Foster Grandmother at the Silvia School and at St.Anne’s Hospital.

She is survived by her two daughters, Judith McDonald, and Donna...

Apr 18, 2024

Robert L. Paré, 62, of Tiverton, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 after a brief illness.  He was the loving husband of Natalie (Massa) Paré of 30 years. He was affectionately called “Puppy Bob” by his grandchildren.

He enjoyed watching the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and Boston Red Sox play. Robert was an avid dart...

Apr 15, 2024

Vivian (Richard) Dion, 94, of Fall River, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Roger A. “Al” Dion.

She was a communicant of Notre Dame Parish and was a lunch lady at Notre Dame School for many years.  She enjoyed playing Bingo with her sisters and friends. Mom also...

Apr 15, 2024

Phyllis J. (Ashworth) Mercier, 84, of Swansea, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. She was the wife of Albert R. Mercier.

Phyllis worked at Lamport Manufacturing, GTE Sylvania, and Raytheon. She was a well rounded mother and was very family oriented. She loved cleaning, gardening, sewing and making quilts.

Besides her...

Apr 13, 2024

Nola Mae (Hawkins) Coleman, 80, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Born in Shaw, Mississippi, she was the eldest daughter of the late Andrew Hawkins, Sr. and Mary Louise (Givens) Hawkins.  She was an advocate for learning and became the Director/Founder of the Head Start Program in Shaw, Mississippi. Nola attended the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to study...

Apr 12, 2024

Shirley M. Martin, 88, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Friday, April 12, 2024. She was the lifetime companion of the late Germaine R. “Mems” Poulin for 30 years.

Shirley was employed at the Y.M.C.A. Fall River for 25 years, retiring in 2000. She enjoyed walks, animals, reading, traveling, shopping and dinner with friends.  Shirley adored...

Apr 11, 2024

Laurie Ann (Smith) Paquette, 55, of Tiverton RI, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 11, 2024.

She was the wife of Roger M. Paquette. Together, they shared 34 years of marriage.

Born in Pawtucket, RI she was the daughter of Robert Smith of Ocala, Florida and the late Marjorie Anne Smith.

Laurie liked to...

Apr 9, 2024

Major Paul R. Couturier, US Army, Ret., 61, formerly of Fall River and N.Attleboro, passed away on Tuesday, April, 9, 2024.

Paul was raised in Fall River and was a graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School and Southern Massachusetts University, Class of 1987, earning a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology.

He served in...

Apr 8, 2024

Maria C. (Medeiros Branco) Cabral, 67, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was the wife of Fernando Cabral for 48 years.

Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Farias Branco and Maria (Conceicao) Medeiros Branco.

Maria was a kind-hearted person. She loved her...

Apr 5, 2024

Gregory R. “Greg” Belisle, 85, of Tiverton, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Almeida) Belisle.

Gregory graduated from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, served in the U.S. Army, and owned Greg’s Shoe Repair in Fall River.  He was an avid cyclist and member of the Narragansett Bay...

Apr 5, 2024

Omer A. Thibault, 88, of Somerset, husband of the late Cecile (Bienvenue) Thibault for 60 years, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024.

He was a commercial fisherman, a distributor for Arnold Bread, and employed by Horner Millwork.

Omer was an avid bowler, loved to travel and was a member of St. Anne Fraternity.

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Apr 2, 2024

Joanne (Simonetti) Potvin, 91, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Henry P. Potvin.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Joanne was the daughter of Alfred and Evelyn (Casey) Simonetti.

Joanne (grandma Jo) worked in the office at Lightolier in Fall River for...

Apr 2, 2024

Joan Waterman Black, 66, of Fall River, passed Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Boston.

A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she leaves behind daughters, Haley-Jean McManus (husband, Dr. Neil P. McManus) and Meghan Black; four grandchildren, Teagan, Pearl, Liam, and Rock; her fiancé, Atty. John P. Francoeur; sister, Maryann Burns and two nephews, Paul Forcina and...

Mar 31, 2024

Helen L. (Silvia) Flannery, 87, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Fayette Hawk.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Helen was the daughter of the late John L. and Olive L. (Ferry) Silvia.

Helen worked at Paul A. Dever Taunton...