OBITUARY LISTINGS

Dec 13, 2018

Alfred Rocha, 90, of Fall River, husband of Florence M. (Rocha) Rocha, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

He was a Navy veteran and employed by Pilgrim Curtain and retired from Rex-Cut Abrasives.

A man of unquestionable faith with a contagious smile, Al’s interests revolved around his proudest and most cherished possession: his family....

Dec 11, 2018

Albert Leo "Gus" St. Amour, 93, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018. He was the husband of Claire (Doucet) St. Amour. The son of the late Ulric and Flora (Moreau) St. Amour, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River.

Gus worked as an electrician and was a 70 year member...

Dec 9, 2018

Edward R. Affonso, 51, of Fall River, dear companion of Erin Furtado, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018.

He was a  United States Marine Corps Veteran  Edward he had many passions and hobbies.  A favorite passion was singing, especially karaoke. He also played soft ball at Father Kelly Field.  Ed was closely involved with running...

Dec 9, 2018

Elsie A. (Alexander) Zimmerman 79 of Fall River

passed away on Sunday December 9, 2018.

She was the daughter of the late Edmund C. and Georgianna Alexander;

Mother of Joseph P. Zimmerman, Lisa (Zimmerman) Wrightington-Tucker, (Husband) John Tucker all of

Fall River along with (Godsons) David Gonsalves & William J. Alexander...

Dec 7, 2018

John Medeiros, 61, of No. Attleboro, formerly of Fall River, longtime companion of Joyce Cronin, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018.

Employed by SLT Construction of Carver, he enjoyed fitness, spending time with his grandchildren, being outdoors and was an avid New England sports fan.

Besides his longtime companion,...

Dec 2, 2018

Joseph "Duke" Cabral, 80, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018, at home.  He was the beloved friend and companion of Jean (Camara) Melia and the husband of the late Jeannette (Robillard) Cabral.

A graduate of B.M.C Durfee High School, class of 1956, he served in the Navy Reserve from 1956-1968....

Dec 1, 2018

Vivian A. (Provencal) Teixeira, 78, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 after a brief illness.

Born on January 31, 1940 to Ovila and Yvonne Provencal, she is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Richard Teixeira, a loving son, Jeffrey R. Teixeira, of New Bedford; a brother, Armand Provencal of...

Dec 1, 2018

Edward G. Arsenault, 65, of Tiverton, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018, after a period of declining health. A graduate of Tiverton High School, he attended Hall Drafting Institute. Survivors include five siblings, Gloriette Janick (husband Jack) of No. Attleboro, Victor Arsenault (wife Kathleen) of Canandaigua, NY, Jeanne Rego (husband Ronald) of Tiverton, Alan Arsenault (late wife Jane)...

Nov 29, 2018

Jeanne (Reinelt) Davis Ashworth, 79, of Swansea, wife of Walter J. Ashworth, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018.

She graduated from Bristol Community College with an Associate Degree in bookkeeping and worked for Harvey Probber Furniture and Bay Sailing Equipment.

Besides her husband, she leaves three children, Brian Davis and his...

Nov 28, 2018

Luis M. Rego, 65, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Born in Nordeste, Santo Antonio, St. Michael, Azores, he was an employee at Parks Corporation in Somerset and TPI in Rhode Island. He served in Angola in the Portuguese Army, was a member of the St. Anthony Band Club, a former member...

Nov 28, 2018

Bernadette (Chretien) Littlefield, 97, of Hartsville, SC, formerly of Westport and Fall River, wife of the late Edward Littlefield, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

During WWII, she worked at the Newport Naval Torpedo Station. Then, she was employed by the Fall River YMCA and UMass Dartmouth, retiring in 1983. An avid Red Sox and...

Nov 27, 2018

Germaine Gauthier, 88, formerly of 704 South Main St. Fall River, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School.  A garment worker, she was a member of UNITE. She was a volunteer at St. Anne's Parish.

Survivors included nieces and nephews.

Nov 26, 2018

William D. Boulay, 74, of Dartmouth, MA and Naples, FL, husband of Claire M. (LeBlanc) Boulay, entered into his heavenly home on November 26, 2018. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Arthur and Gloria (Levesque) Boulay.

He graduated from Diman Vocational Technical High School in the top ten of his class. Upon...

Nov 22, 2018

George H. Souza Sr., 79, of Fall River, husband of the late Jeannette (Desrosiers) Souza, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018.

A department manager for Sarama Lighting, he enjoyed walking and was an avid sports fan.

He leaves three children, Linda Santos and her husband Kevin of Fall River, Michael Souza...

Nov 21, 2018

Nancy (Litaway) Vieira, 74, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

She leaves a son, Charles Vieira and his wife Michele of Fall River; two grandchildren, Nisa and Chad Vieira, four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lana Texeira of Fall River and Sandra Litaway of Somerset; a step-grandchild and 14 step great-grandchildren. She was the...

Nov 21, 2018

Maria Lurdes (Sousa) Ferraz, 72, of Somerset, wife of Jose P. Ferraz, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, she was a machine operator for Beacon Garment.

Besides her husband of 47 years, she leaves two siblings, Eugenia Vasconcellos and Joseph M. Sousa both...

Nov 14, 2018

Russell J. Amaral, 59, of Fall River, husband of Denise (Levesque) Amaral, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

He was employed by Taco Comfort Solutions for 35 years. A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, he was a member of St. Anne’s Fraternity and the Italian Progressive Club. An avid hunter, he traveled to...

Nov 13, 2018

Joseph Cleary, 69, of Fall River, husband of Cindy (Costa) Cleary, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.  He owned and operated the former Nashua Cafe for 20 years and was an iron worker.

Besides his wife of 38 years, he leaves two children, Jennifer Martins (husband Marco) and Joseph Cleary (wife January) all of Fall River,...

Nov 10, 2018

Ronald C. Santos, 69, of Fall River, former husband of Patricia LaHaie, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018.

He was an Oil Burner Technician for Demers Oil Co., Charlie's Oil and Humphrey's Oil. He enjoyed antique cars, NASCAR and old western movies.

Beside his former wife of 26 years, he leaves two daughters, Stacy Farrell...

Nov 9, 2018

Lance Correia, 39, of Fall River, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.

A tattoo artist, he was previously employed by Joan Fabrics and JJ Laundry. He was an avid New England sports fan.

He is survived by a son, Lyrik Anthony Couto; his mother, Nancy Correia of Fall River...