OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.

Suzana  M. Branco

Suzana M. Branco

Jan 11, 2018

Suzana M. "Suzie-Q" (Pereira) Branco, of Dartmouth, wife of Gaudino C. "Dino" Branco, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Born in Santa Clara, St. Michael, Azores, she moved to Fall River in 1969. Her passion in life was volunteering for over 40 years where she dedicated over 70 plus hours a month, teaching people the...

Christopher  J. Addison

Christopher J. Addison

Jan 10, 2018

Christopher Addison, beloved husband of Kathleen (McKenna), passed away on January 10, 2018, after a brief illness. He was born on March 10, 1949 in Fall River, and graduated from Durfee High School in 1967. He earned an associate's degree from San Diego State. He served in the US Navy, on a patrol boat in Viet...

Bruce  E. Manuel,  Jr.

Bruce E. Manuel, Jr.

Jan 10, 2018

Bruce E. Manuel, Jr., 47, of Tiverton, husband of Sandra (Lowery) Manuel, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. He owned an operated All In Construction Co., Tiverton. Bruce enjoyed riding his Harley and snowmobile. Years ago, he raced cars at Seekonk Speedway. He was a graduate of Tiverton High...

Cynthia  K. Leavitt

Cynthia K. Leavitt

Jan 7, 2018

Cynthia K. (Boles) Leavitt, 56, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, January 7th, 2018, at Saint Anne's Hospital, following an illness. She was employed by Case Assembly Solutions Inc, South Easton. Cynthia was a fun-loving person who liked to laugh and dance. She was known for her big heart and great sense of humor. She...

Rita  A. Gagnon

Rita A. Gagnon

Jan 7, 2018

Rita A. (Chagnon) Gagnon, 92, of Fall River, wife of the late Carlton Gagnon, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018. She leaves two children, Nancy Gagnon of Berkley, CA and Carlton G. Gagnon (wife Donna) of Las Vegas, NV; 2 grandsons, Kyle P. Gagnon and Joshua T. Gagnon, two nieces, Geri and Lisa Schieri, a...

Melissa  Ann Brown

Melissa Ann Brown

Jan 4, 2018

Melissa Ann (Schade) Brown, 63, of Fall River, wife of the late Everett James Brown, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed crafts. She had a love for animals. She was the daughter of Pauline Chandler (husband Joseph Chandler) of Fall River and the late Palmer William...

Jason  W. Moniz

Jason W. Moniz

Jan 3, 2018

Jason W. Moniz, 35, of Assonet, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. An outdoorsman, he loved fishing and hunting. He was a skilled carpenter and liked working with his hands. He was the son of Sharon (DesRoches) Pelletier (husband Gary) of Dartmouth and Daniel D. Moniz (wife Claire) of Berkley; father of Felisha E. and Samantha...

Robert  T. Pelletier

Robert T. Pelletier

Jan 2, 2018

Robert T. Pelletier, 75, of Wakefield, RI, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Irene (Wisz) Pelletier, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018; An electrical engineer, he was employed by General Electric. He was a former member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers. He was the father of Cheryl A. Pelletier (husband Jack Schwartzwald)...

Mark  Thomas Pobzeznik

Mark Thomas Pobzeznik

Jan 1, 2018

Mark Thomas Pobzeznik, 60, of Fall River, died peacefully Monday after a long illness. Born in Davenport, Iowa, he was a son of Dr. Thomas W. and Barbara M. (Smith) Pobzeznik of Tiverton. A 1975 graduate of Tiverton High School, he later attended the Rhode Island School of Electronics. He was a service technician for Brisay,...

Vivian (Cateon)  Cambra

Vivian (Cateon) Cambra

Dec 30, 2017

Vivian (Cateon) Cambra, 70, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday December 30th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband David, her children, Sherri Correia and her fiance (Jeff Autote), Christine Cambra, Judith York and her husband (Joshua), Jason Cambra and Shane Cambra; grandchildren Dennis Correia and his wife (Kelly), Vanessa...

Robert  "Bobby" Laforest

Robert "Bobby" Laforest

Dec 30, 2017

Robert "Bobby" LaForest, 66, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Saint Anne's Hospital. A lifelong resident of Fall River, he was the son of the late John B. and Joan (Cisek) LaForest. Robert leaves his siblings, Ann Allard, Lorraine Machado, Donna Mae, Ronald "Rocky" LaForest, Chester LaForest and Eugene "Whitey" LaForest...

Kathleen Rezendes

Kathleen Rezendes

Dec 29, 2017

Kathleen (Flanagan) Rezendes, 54, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2017. She was employed as a social worker with the State of Massachusetts. She was the wife of 33 years to Lawrence Rezendes, the daughter of Beverly A. (Astle) Flanagan of Fall River and the late James Flanagan; mother of Lynn-Anne Pineau (husband...

Jose  E. Barbosa

Jose E. Barbosa

Dec 28, 2017

Jose E. Barbosa, 76, of Fall River, husband of Trindade D. (Travassos) Barbosa, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. He served in the Portuguese Army and was employed by Balfour Jewelry, Attleboro. He was an avid Benfica fan and enjoyed tending to his grapevines, wine making and fishing. Besides his wife of 51 years, he leaves...

Raymond  J. Martin

Raymond J. Martin

Dec 27, 2017

Raymond J. Martin, 75, of Somerset, husband of Patricia M. (Shevela) Martin, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. He served in the Air Force and was a retired Texas Instruments, Attleboro, supervisor. He was a New England Sports Fan and a member of the Somerset Bocce League and the East Taunton Bocce Club. He enjoyed watching...

Rickey L. "Rick" Owens

Rickey L. "Rick" Owens

Dec 27, 2017

Rickey L. "Rick" Owens, 63, of Somerset, husband of Cynthia M. (Sampson) Owens, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Saint Anne's Hospital after an illness. He was employed as a truck driver and construction worker. Rick enjoyed hunting and motorcycles. Besides his wife of 31 years, he leaves two children and several grandchildren. He...

Bertha  C. (Madore)  Morrissette

Bertha C. (Madore) Morrissette

Dec 25, 2017

Bertha C. (Madore) Morrissette, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late Normand W. Morrissette, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017. She was employed by Our Lady's Religious Store and the Priest's Hostel and was a member of the Citizens for Citizens Board of Directors and St. Anne Fellowship. She was also a Eucharistic Minister and...

Robert E. "Mickey" Parent

Robert E. "Mickey" Parent

Dec 24, 2017

Robert E. "Mickey" Parent, 92, formerly of Fulton St., Fall River, husband of the late Antoinette M. (Boisclair) Parent, passed away comfortably in his sleep on Sunday, December 24, 2017. A former employee of Riveredge Print, his hobbies included woodworking and making puzzles and he enjoyed spending time at the Niagara Senior Center. Survivors included a...

Rudolph  R. Ouellette

Rudolph R. Ouellette

Dec 21, 2017

Rudolph R. "Rudy" Ouellette, 89, of Fall River, husband of 68 years of Helen F. (Butler) Ouellette, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. A machinist, he was employed by Firestone Co., Bates Machine and Consolidated Thread Mills. He served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and was an active member and collector of the former Blessed...

Maria  D. Vieira

Maria D. Vieira

Dec 21, 2017

Maria D. (Bizarrao) Vieira, 84, wife of the late Tobias Vieira, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Rabo de Peixe, Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Escolastica Bizarrao. A textile worker, she loved sewing, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren....

Henry  S. Gillet

Henry S. Gillet

Dec 21, 2017

Henry S. Gillet, 73, of Fall River, and former resident of Westport, husband of Susan (Levesque) Gillet, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. A current Legislative Counsel, he was a former Special Assistant to Mayor Wilfred Driscoll, a State Representative in the Eighth Bristol District, and a Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School Job Placement Coordinator....

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