OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 9, 2019

Isabel "Betty" (Rego) Perry, 88, formerly of Mitchell Dr. and Dwelly St., wife of the late John Perry, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Southpointe Nursing Home.

A garment worker for Schneierson Mfg., Arkay Pants Mfg. and Lexcraft, she was a member of UNITE and enjoyed playing Bingo.

She leaves...

Jan 5, 2019

Daughter of John And Olivia Dyer, she was the youngest of 6 children.  She grew to be the loving mother of 4, grandmother of 7, and honorary mother of the residents in her neighborhood.

It is well know that Linda battled with sickness and required treatment much of her life; however, despite this, all who took the...

Jan 2, 2019

Adelina (Moniz) Carvalho, 96, of Fall River, wife of the late Angelo Carvalho, passed away on January 2, 2019.

Born in Criação dos Fenaus da Ajuda,  St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jacinto Primo Moniz and Diamantina Medeiros Moniz. Survivors include her children, Ida Arruda, Carlos Carvalho and Laudalina Carvalho;

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Jan 1, 2019

Judith (Gifford) Mauretti, 72, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was the wife of the late Patrick E. Mauretti with whom she shared 36 years of marriage.

She worked as an administrative assistant for BMC Durfee High School for 25 years, retiring in 1998, then worked for Home Depot in Dartmouth for almost...

Jan 1, 2019

Linda S. (Gifford) Leahey, 75, of Fall River, wife of Neil Leahey, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

For many years, she was a deli clerk at the former Almacs Supermarket and also worked as a teacher's aide for the Fall River School Department. She enjoyed going to the casinos and loved animals.

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Dec 29, 2018

Florence M. “Flo” (Rocha) Rocha, 85, of Fall River, wife of the late Alfred Rocha, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

For over 40 years, Flo was a beloved “lunch lady” in the Fall River school system, first at Slade School and then at William S. Green School. After retiring, she volunteered at Holy...

Dec 28, 2018

Linda (Medeiros) Borges, 56, of North Dartmouth, wife of George M. Borges II, passed into eternal life on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Cura Healthcare, Stoughton.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the David and Judy (Gossic) Medeiros.

Besides her husband of 35 years, she leaves...

Dec 28, 2018

Alice (Harrop) LaBerge, 71, of Westport, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.  Born in Fall River, she was the wife of the late Henry J. LaBerge and the daughter of the late Lester Harrop, Sr. and Beatrice (Frappier) Harrop.

She had been employed by the former Karen Ann Manufacturing, Fall River.  Alice...

Dec 24, 2018

Thomas P. “Tommy” Arruda, 69, husband of the late Joyce (Rego) Arruda and a former co-owner of Henry’s Tire Shop, Globe Street, Fall River, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel and Dorothy (Mello) Arruda.

An Army veteran of the...

Dec 24, 2018

Stephen A. Ferry, 68, of Tiverton, husband of Catherine L. (Mazzarella) Ferry, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 24, 2018.  He was also the husband of the late Rochelle (Destremps) Ferry.

An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the VFW Post 5392, Tiverton.  He was employed as a heavy machine operator. Stephen...

Dec 23, 2018

Agnes R. “Aggie” (Desnoyers) Peterson, RN, 73, of Somerset, Massachusetts, wife of the late Tolbert “Pete” Peterson, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the

late George and Marie (Bisaillon). Before her retirement, she was the night staffing supervisor for Southcoast...

Dec 22, 2018

Barbara (Fairhurst) Guay, 83, of Fall River, entered into heaven to reunite with her late husband Donald H. Guay,  Saturday, December 22, 2018.

A beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and sister who always shared her advice and wisdom, she was a machine operator for local garment factories, and was a member of the ILGWU.

She leaves...

Dec 22, 2018

Rose Ann (Deforge) Correia, 98, of Fall River, wife of the late John Correia, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, December 22, 2018.

A saleswoman at the former Edgars Department Store, she was a member of Four -hands Round Square Dancing Club, Girl Scouts Troup #1079, and the George B. Stone Elementary...

Dec 20, 2018

Paul L. Melanson, 79, husband of the late Lorraine C. (Turgeon) Melanson, of Shawomet Ave., Somerset, passed away after a sudden illness,  Thursday, December 20, 2018.

A Graduate of Diman Regional Vocational High School.  A Veteran of the United States Navy , he was also a member of the V.F.W.  He served 26 year's with...

Dec 18, 2018

Peter R. Cordeiro, 63, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 after a long battle with colon cancer.

An employee of the City of Fall River Parks Department for over 30 years, he most recently work as a DPW employee. He was also a limo driver for Salon Salon and an avid New...

Dec 17, 2018

Michael J. Souza, 69, of Westport, husband of Roseanna (Vandal) Souza, RN, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018.  A Radiology Technician at St. Anne Hospital, he also owned and operated MJ Sound Production. Michael was a graduate of Northeastern University.  He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

Besides his wife of 20...

Dec 17, 2018

Roland J. "Ro" Beaulieu, 89, of Westport, formerly of Somerset, husband of the late Rose (Viveiros) Beaulieu passed away Monday, December 17, 2018.

An Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was the former owner and operator of Roland's Barber Shop on Rodman St., Fall River and was also employed by Dover Stamping, E A...

Dec 16, 2018

Marguerite "Margie" Gagnon, 89, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018.

A graduate of the Dominican Academy, she was an administrative assistant for Dr. Hughes' office for many years. She was also a secretary for Truesdale Hospital and the 1010 So. Main St. Medical Building. A member of Daughters of Isabella, she was...

Dec 14, 2018

Michael Viveiros, 62, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018.

He was the husband of the late Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr. A hairdresser, he owned and operated beauty salons including Haircutters Dimensions at the Harbour Mall, DJ's Hair Care on Tucker Street and Hairport Salon on Bradford Avenue.

Previously a floral designer,...

Dec 13, 2018

Ronald Fontaine, 82, formerly of the Gabriel House, 261 Oliver St. Fall River, passed away peacefully at Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Swansea on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Edmund and Rose (Chasse) Fontaine.

Ronald was employed by Lightolier for over 25 years. ...