OBITUARY LISTINGS

Michael Viveiros

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,...

Ronald Fontaine

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. ...

Alfred Rocha

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....

Albert L. St.Amour

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...

Edward R. Affonso

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...

Elsie Ann Zimmerman

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...

John Medeiros

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,...

Joseph "Duke" Cabral

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....

Vivian A. (Provencal) Teixeira

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...

Edward G. Arsenault

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)...

Jeanne (Reinelt) Davis Ashworth

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...

Luis M. Rego

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...

Bernadette Littlefield

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...

Germaine Gauthier

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.

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William D. Boulay

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...

George H. Souza, Sr.

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...

Nancy (Litaway) Vieira

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...

Maria Lurdes (Sousa) Ferraz

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...

Russell J. Amaral

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...

Joseph Cleary

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,...