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

Richard Chaunt

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Deidra  M. Provenzano

Deidra M. Provenzano

Feb 5, 2018

Deidra Provenzano, 47, of Warwick, RI, passed away on February 5th, 2018. Throughout her life, she struggled with chronic illness, ultimately losing her battle with this disease. Born June 4,1970 in Maywood, Illinois, at a young age Deidra moved with her family to Walpole, Massachusetts. From there she resided in Somerset, Swansea, and Barrington, RI. Deidra...

Nancy Cosme

Nancy Cosme

Feb 5, 2018

Nancy (Cordeiro) Cosme, 48, of Fall River, wife of David Cosme, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. She had been employed as a CNA and a MRI technician by Charlton Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed going to the casino and making holiday baskets. Nancy was known as a loving, caring person. Besides her husband, she leaves...

Cecile  R. Trial

Cecile R. Trial

Jan 29, 2018

Cecile R. (Francoeur) Trial, 90, of Westport, wife of the late Raymond A. Trial, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. She was a devoted catholic who watched mass on T.V. everyday. A piano teacher, she loved music and playing the piano. She was a great cook who was best known for her soup and fudge....

Edmond  "Mitch" Machado

Edmond "Mitch" Machado

Jan 28, 2018

Edmond "Mitch" Machado, 85, of Fall River, passed away on January 28, 2018 following a courageous battle against a period of declining health. He is peacefully reunited with his beloved wife of 50 years, Claire M. (Martin) Machado. Born and raised in Fall River, he was the son of the late Louis and Maria Nascment (Correia)...

Irene  I. (Beaulieu)  Joncas

Irene I. (Beaulieu) Joncas

Jan 28, 2018

Irene (Beaulieu) Joncas, 103, of Fall River, wife of the late William Joncas, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018. She leaves a son, William R. Joncas and his wife Lorraine (Kalil) Joncas of Westport; three grandsons, Dr. Christopher S. Joncas and his wife Julia of Tiverton, David W. Joncas and his wife Lauren Peters-Joncas of Wellesley...

Alton  "Al" Reynolds

Alton "Al" Reynolds

Jan 28, 2018

Alton A. "Al" Reynolds, age 87, passed away, Sunday, January 28th, 2018 at Newport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Muriel (Bouchard) Reynolds to whom he had been married for 62 years. Born in Fairhaven MA, Alton grew up in New Bedford MA and was the son of the late Joseph E. Reynolds and Aileen...

Claire Landry

Claire Landry

Jan 28, 2018

Claire (Morrissette) Landry, 100, of Fall River, widow of Edgar L. Landry, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was employed by Arlan's Dept. Store and Fall River Nursing Home. She was a member of Notre Dame Parish. In her retirement she enjoyed traveling, dancing and walking. She leaves three children,...

Louise Valentino

Louise Valentino

Jan 27, 2018

Louise (Oliveira) Valentino, 98, formerly of Tiverton, wife of the late Manuel Valentino, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. She leaves two children, Joan Berube (husband Richard) of Tiverton, Linda DeMello (husband Joseph) of New Bedford; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Barbara Farias and the daughter...

Carol  A. Noiseux

Carol A. Noiseux

Jan 27, 2018

Carol A. (Cote) Noiseux, 79, formerly of Somerset and Swansea, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was the wife of the late Arthur U. Noiseux and the late Manuel Almeida. She was employed by the Fall River Knitting Mills. She and her husband traveled yearly to the USS Bunker Hill reunions throughout the country. Survivors...

Manuel  "Blue" Miranda

Manuel "Blue" Miranda

Jan 19, 2018

Manuel "Blue" Miranda, 79, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. He was the husband of the late Helen Marie (Courville) Miranda and the late Rose Marie (Branco) Miranda. He owned an operated Manny's New and Used Furniture and Manny's Antiques, Fall River. Previously, he was employed by Colonial Casket Co. and Pilgrim...

Dennis  F. Rebello

Dennis F. Rebello

Jan 18, 2018

Dennis F. Rebello, 68 of Birch St. Fall River, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was employed by the National Security Agency in England. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. A pool player, he traveled the world shooting pool. He leaves three children, Christopher and Kara Rebello, both of Florida...

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