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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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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