OBITUARY LISTINGS

Nov 4, 2018

Kathleen M. (Ryan) Frazer, 53, of Fall River, wife of Stuart Frazer, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018. Previously employed by STARR, she enjoyed cooking and was an avid New England sports fan. Besides her husband of 8 years, she leaves a daughter, Amanda Lee Devens of Woonsocket, RI; a grandson, Dakota Lee LeMoine of Maine...

Oct 27, 2018

William J. Hanson, Sr., 75, of Fall River, husband of Geraldine (Coppinger) Hanson, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. A member of Teamster's Union, Local 526, he was employed by the former Cook Borden Lumber Yard and Building Materials. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and gambling. Besides his wife of 54 years, he leaves three children, Deborah Scholes and her husband...

Oct 27, 2018

William J. Hanson, Sr., 75, of Fall River, husband of Geraldine (Coppinger) Hanson, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. A member of Teamster's Union, Local 526, he was employed by the former Cook Borden Lumber Yard and Building Materials. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and gambling. Besides his wife of 54 years, he leaves three children, Deborah...

Oct 21, 2018

Barbara Jean Pelletier, 83, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, on October 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at home. Born and raised in Fall River, she attended public schools including Durfee High School. Employed by various nursing facilities, including Fall River Jewish Home and Adam’s House, she worked as a CNA until retirement. She also worked private...

Oct 21, 2018

Barbara Jean Pelletier, 83, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, on October 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at home. Born and raised in Fall River, she attended public schools including Durfee High School. Employed by various nursing facilities, including Fall River Jewish Home and Adam's House, she worked as a CNA until retirement....

Oct 21, 2018

Timothy R. Manchester, 42, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.  He was the son of the late Vernon R. Manchester and Jeanne (Martel) Robidoux (husband Dennis) of East Freetown.

An avid New England sports fan, he was a wrestling enthusiast enjoyed playing video...

Oct 20, 2018

Lorraine (Vaz) Holland, 91, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. She was the wife of the late John L. Holland. She was employed by Dominican Academy and enjoyed Bingo, western movies and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include four children, Susan Gagne (husband Gerard) of Fall River, Marlene Souza (husband Bruce) and Lorraine Freitas (husband...

Oct 20, 2018

Lorraine (Vaz) Holland, 91, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. She was the wife of the late John L. Holland. She was employed by Dominican Academy and enjoyed Bingo, western movies and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include four children, Susan Gagne (husband Gerard) of Fall River, Marlene Souza (husband Bruce)...

Oct 18, 2018

Carlos A. Pereira, 66, of Fall River, husband of Patricia (Tavares) Pereira, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. Born in St. Michael, Azores, an Army Veteran of the Vietnam war, he was a fisherman and worked for Gold Medal Bakery. Besides his wife of 45 years, he leaves two daughters Tammy Pereira and Shannon Pereira; three grandchildren, Shana Pereira, Ciara...

Oct 18, 2018

Carlos A. Pereira, 66, of Fall River, husband of Patricia (Tavares) Pereira, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. Born in St. Michael, Azores, an Army Veteran of the Vietnam war, he was a fisherman and worked for Gold Medal Bakery. Besides his wife of 45 years, he leaves two daughters Tammy Pereira and Shannon Pereira; three...

Oct 11, 2018

Gilbert P. Lemaire, 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Theresa M. (LeComte) Lemaire, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. A member of the BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1942 and an Army veteran of WW II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, he was a longtime employee of the Fall River Herald News and...

Oct 9, 2018

Arthur S. Flores, 80,of Fall River and Hobe Sound, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He owned and operated the former A Towing for many years and was previously employed by the Registry of Motor Vehicles Marine Division, and as a Correctional Officer at MCI-Norfolk. Arthur served on the board of directors for the...

Oct 8, 2018

Joseph D. Gonsalves, 54, of Fall River, husband of Valarie (McCune) Gonsalves, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. He was the son of the late Albert Gonsalves and Amanda (Paquin) Barboza-Paquin. His funeral services were private.

Oct 8, 2018

Joseph D. Gonsalves, 54, of Fall River, husband of Valarie (McCune) Gonsalves, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. He was the son of the late Albert Gonsalves and Amanda (Paquin) Barboza-Paquin. His funeral services were private.

Oct 5, 2018

Jose "Pestana" S. Medeiros, 75, of Fall River, husband of Maria Grace (Vieira) Medeiros, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Relva, Sao Miguel, Azores, a son of the late Jose de Araujo Medeiros and Maria da Conceicao de Sousa, he resided in Westport and Fall...

Oct 4, 2018

Walter A. Ellis, 86, of Tiverton, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Michaeleen (Lepow) Ellis. Born in Fairfield, Maine,he was a graduate of the University of Maine. Walter moved to Tiverton, RI in 1966 and had also lived in Newport. He and his wife wintered in...

Sep 29, 2018

Betsey D. Warren, 71, of Tiverton, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was the companion of the late John G. "Jack" Cordiera. She graduated from Dominican Academy Class of 1965 and attended nursing school. After graduation, she was employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital and Urology Inc. Betsey was an animal lover. Survivors include a...

Sep 28, 2018

Dawn L. (Bandara) Lomas, 45, of Fall River, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. She is survived by her mother, Mary Bandara of Fall River; two sisters, Michele Goulart and her husband Steve of Fairhaven and Darlene Larrivee of RI; and her grandmother Elizabeth Bandara of Fall River. She was the daughter of the late Ernest...

Sep 27, 2018

Thomas "Tom" Scholes, 80, of Fall River, husband of Joyce (Estrella) Scholes, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. He was a coach bus driver for Bonanza Bus Lines, Viking Tours and Fisher Bus Company. He had a passion for food and loved to bowl, golf, make wood crafts and working in his yard. Besides his wife...

Sep 25, 2018

Beatrice A. "Bea" (Joy) Rogers, 79, of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Born in Fall River on August 21, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Merton and Dorothy (Lemieux) Joy. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John "Bob" Rogers; her daughter,...