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Richard J. Bourgeois
Mar 6, 2018
Richard J. Bourgeois, 75, of Rochester, formerly of Fall River and Swansea, beloved husband of Pauline (Silvia) Bourgeois, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Born in Fall River, Richard was a 1961 graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School, where he starred for the varsity basketball team. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Roger...
Arthur Normand Picard
Mar 4, 2018
Arthur Normand Picard, 95, of Fall River, husband of the late Martha C. (Houde) Picard, passed away March 4, 2018. A proud Army Veteran, he served in the Philippines and New Guinea. He worked for many years as a baker at Terminal Bakery and eventually owned the bakery. He also opened up his own bakery, Picard...
Esther R. Picard, R.N.
Mar 4, 2018
Esther R. (Williamson) Picard, RN, 82, of Fall River, wife of Attorney Raymond V. Picard, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. A graduate of the former Mount St. Mary Academy and St. Anne's Hospital School of Nursing, she was employed by the former Union Hospital and several area nursing homes. Besides her husband of 54 years,...
Madeline Mello
Mar 4, 2018
Madeline (Pereira) Mello, 92, wife of the late John Mello and the late Charles M. Mello, of Fall River, passed away on March 4th 2018. Madeline was a sewing machine operator for Darwood Manufacturing for many years. She loved to cook, bake, and garden. She also enjoyed meeting with her friends every morning at McDonald's for...
Benoit H. Beaudoin
Mar 2, 2018
Benoit H, "Benny" Beaudoin, 85 of Tiverton R.I. born in Fall River, the seventh son of late Lionel & Florida (Jusseaume) Beaudoin was a loving father and hard working provider for his wife and six children. During his long professional career as a highly skilled stone mason, Ben also was a successful contractor, landlord, developer and...
Marie Theresa Beliveau
Mar 2, 2018
Marie Theresa "Terry" (Garneau) Beliveau 93, of Fall River, wife of the late Arthur J. Beliveau , passed away Friday, March 2, 2018. Terry was a garment worker for many years. She leaves two sisters, Marguerite Bednarz and Anne Marie Lemay and nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Gerard A. "Jerry" Beliveau;...
Henry C. Aguiar
Mar 1, 2018
Henry C. Aguiar, 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Hilda (Amarello), passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. He worked for many years for the Pile Drivers Local 56. He had a hard work ethic. He loved to travel and dance with his wife in his early years....
Allen G Wichmann
Feb 27, 2018
Allen G. Wichmann, 70, of Fall River, entered into eternal rest on February 27th 2018. Allen was born on October 23rd, 1947 in Wisconsin where he was raised and eventually moved to Fall River to be with the love of his life, Jo-Ann. He was an avid freshwater fisherman and loved to take his daughter Tara...
Theresa Dufault
Feb 26, 2018
Theresa (Landry) Dufault, 89, wife of the late Leo J. Dufault, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. She was a resident at Clifton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Somerset, and was formerly of Swansea. She was employed by Stella Anne Frocks for more than 30 years. She leaves a daughter, Elaine Vaillancourt and her husband Paul of...
Edward T. Silva
Feb 26, 2018
Edward T. Silva, Sr. of Somerset, MA passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018. Edward was born, raised and a longtime resident of Fall River. He proudly served in the United States Army and was trained in advanced artillery. He worked for many years for J.J. Taylor Distributing as a Teamster. He also worked for many...
Normand Toupin
Feb 25, 2018
After many years of struggling with multiple health issues Normand R. Toupin, of Fall River passed way on February 25th, 2018. Normand was born and raised in Fall River. He worked for many years as a finish carpenter in the marine industry for various companies. He enjoyed spending time grilling outdoors with friends and family and...
Richard Chaunt
Feb 23, 2018
Richard Chaunt, 73, of Westport, husband of Annette M. (Gillet) Chaunt, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018. He was employed in the oil industry for more than 25 years and was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He cherished time spent with his family. Besides his wife of 49 years, he leaves two children,...
Joseph Falvey
Feb 21, 2018
Joseph Falvey, 88, of Fall River, passed away at Catholic Memorial Home on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. A graduate of Providence College, he later attended St. John's Seminary. Survivors include a sister, Dolores McGreavy of Tiverton, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends including Joan Hynes. A memorial service will be held...
Constance B. Caron
Feb 20, 2018
Constance B. (Fay) Caron, 86, of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was employed by Visiting Nurses Association of Fall River, retiring in 1997. She enjoyed golf, bingo and travel. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Pillay of West Greenwich, RI, Kathleen Caron of Tiverton and Christine Lamothe of Fall River; a daughter-in-law, Irene...
Barbara Marques
Feb 17, 2018
Barbara Marques passed away on Saturday February 17, peacefully after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary disease. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Borden and Cora (St. Jean) Borden; the former wife of the late Joseph "Moxie" Marques and the mother of the late Arthur Marques. Barbara leaves behind three beloved daughters, Patricia...
Billie Chance Lyons, Jr.
Feb 16, 2018
Billie C. Lyons Jr. age 60 of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully Friday February 16, 2018 with his loved ones by his side. He was born August 25, 1957 in Pensacola, Florida. Billie served in the Army in Fort Braggs, North Carolina with an honorable discharge. In his civilian life Billie was a very talented Artist...
Bruce F. Martin
Feb 11, 2018
Bruce F. Martin, 60, of Fall River, husband of Dorothy E. (Shaw) Martin, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018. He had served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Besides his wife of 41 years, he leaves 3 daughters Alisha M. Martin, Dawn L. Martin and Julie A. Martin, 7 grandchildren, Austin and Jared Crepeau,...
James M. Bolger
Feb 9, 2018
James "Jim" M. Bolger, 74, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2018. He was the husband of the late Judith (Arruda) Bolger. Employed by Goodyear Tire, he was a member of the United Steel Workers Union and later for the Fall River Herald News. He was a compassionate animal lover. He leaves...
Jeanne (Willard) Boraks
Feb 8, 2018
Jeanne Boraks of Tiverton, RI, formerly of Mission Hill, died on February 8, 2018. She was lovingly referred to as first wife and Prime Mate by her husband of 53 years, the late Gordon Boraks. Jeanne enjoyed a career as a respiratory therapist at Mt. Auburn Hospital. She is survived by her children Laura (Boraks) Bianchi,...
George Bettez
Feb 7, 2018
George Bettez, 84, of Fall River, formerly of West Warwick, husband of the late Theresa M. (Skurka) Bettez, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. George was employed by Bettez Brothers Market, West Warwick and Kent County Hospital. He enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and playing pool and poker with his friends. He leaves four children, George...
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