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

Julie  Lyn Bertrand

Julie Lyn Bertrand

Aug 31, 2017

Julie Lyn Bertrand, 30, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2017 at St. Anne's Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. Julie fought a lengthy battle but ultimately succumbed to the disease of addiction. Julie was a 2006 graduate of Somerset High School. She was a kind and loving person who enjoyed...

Roland  E. Valois

Roland E. Valois

Aug 29, 2017

Roland E. Valois, 87, of Fall River, a retired Longshoreman, husband of the late Eleanor "Nora" (Bensen) Valois, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of AMVETS and the VFW. He leaves two daughters, Teresa and Jane Valois, both of Fall River; five sons, Alan (Donna),...

Lucille  M. (Purcell)  Gardner

Lucille M. (Purcell) Gardner

Aug 24, 2017

Lucille M. (Purcell) Gardner, 87, of Swansea, wife of the late George A. Gardner and daughter of the late John Purcell and M. Blanche (Gagnon) Purcell-Karon, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. She leaves five children, Janet Bornstein of Raynham and Christine Pavao and her husband Michael, Marilyn Bernier and her husband David, John Gardner and...

Judith  M. (Gee)  Searles

Judith M. (Gee) Searles

Aug 21, 2017

Judith M. (Gee) Searles, 71, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, a former employee of Aetna Life and Casualty Insurance, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. She served in the Navy and was a member of Disabled American Veterans and American Legion. She leaves daughters, Carey Souza of New Bedford and Torrie Dias of Fall River;...

Jeannette  D. (Bernier)  Levesque

Jeannette D. (Bernier) Levesque

Aug 19, 2017

Jeannette D. (Bernier) Levesque, 91, of Fall River, wife of the late Joseph O. Levesque and mother of the late Gerald "Gerry" Levesque, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017. Mrs. Levesque and her late husband operated the former Levesque Florist for many years. They were members of the International Order of Alhambra and enjoyed traveling throughout...

Donna  Marie (Smith)  Bernier

Donna Marie (Smith) Bernier

Aug 18, 2017

Donna Marie (Smith) Bernier, 65, of Fall River, wife of the late Albert R. Bernier, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. She was a former employee of many area nursing homes, factories and Dunkin' Donuts locations. She leaves two children, Colleen Bernier of Fall River and Christopher Bernier of Tiverton; four grandchildren, Brittney, Austen, Masey and...

Kathleen  A. Cabral

Kathleen A. Cabral

Aug 18, 2017

Kathleen A. (Gingras) Cabral, 70, of Fall River, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Survivors include 3 daughters, Christine Taber (husband Brian Taber), Stephanie Paesano (husband Michael Paesano) and Kimberly Douglass (husband Jason Douglass); a son, Jonathan Cabral; a sister, Judith Avilla (husband Robert) and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and.several extended family...

Clarence  "Sonny" Bettencourt

Clarence "Sonny" Bettencourt

Aug 17, 2017

Clarence "Sonny" Bettencourt, 83, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, husband of Lorraine E. (Desrosiers) Bettencourt, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. He was employed by Hoyt Manufacturing and enjoyed gardening. Besides his wife of 64 years, he leaves three children, Sandra Bouchard and her husband Wilfred of Fall River, Victor Bettencourt of Westport and Michael...

Normand  W. Pichette

Normand W. Pichette

Aug 16, 2017

Normand W. Pichette, 62, of Fall River, a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, son of the late Normand and Lillian (Bessette) Pichette, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He leaves three sisters, Muriel Pacheco, Janice Amaral and Barbara Confoey, all of Fall River; his girlfriend Noemi Cartagena and nieces and nephews. He was the...

Jeff Froment

Jeff Froment

Aug 14, 2017

Jeff Froment, 57, of Fall River, husband of Catherine "Cathy" (Cournoyer) Froment, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 following a long illness. He was employed as a painter and served in the National Guard for 15 years. Besides his wife of 38 years, he leaves his father, Henry "Babe" Froment; three children, Jeffrey D. Froment, Jr.,...

Thomas  E Proyous

Thomas E Proyous

Aug 7, 2017

Thomas E. Proyous, 70, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, husband of Melissa (Boulanger) Proyous, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Monday, August 7, 2017. He was employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital. Besides his wife of 49 years, he leaves two daughters, Kim Medeiros of Fall River and Kristen Proyous (fiancé Jason Boissonneault) of Swansea,...

Jean-Louis Clapin

Jean-Louis Clapin

Aug 3, 2017

Jean-Louis Clapin, 86, of Westport, husband of the late Pauline L. (Beaupré) Clapin, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School and member of the Prevost Alumni Association, he earned his Master's Degree in Education from Fitchburg State College. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, he operated, with his family,...

Clifford  J. Bonalewicz

Clifford J. Bonalewicz

Aug 3, 2017

Clifford J. Bonalewicz, 57, of Fall River, beloved husband of Tammy (Cabral) Bonalewicz, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. A Stationary Engineer, he was presently employed by Brown University and was a former employee of Montaup Electric. He was an avid fan of the New England Sports Teams and enjoyed playing golf. Besides his wife of...

Michelle  V. Coe

Michelle V. Coe

Aug 1, 2017

Michelle V. (Lamontagne) Coe, R.N., 53, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Fall River, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Before moving to Florida in 2002 she was employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital in the maternity unit. In Florida, she was employed as a director of nursing. Her career path came natural as she was...

Placida Rosita Martinez) (Alonso)  Faggioli

Placida Rosita Martinez) (Alonso) Faggioli

Aug 1, 2017

Placida Rosita (Alonso Martinez) Desrosiers Faggioli, 87 of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 and went to rest in Heaven with the Holy-Father. She was the wife of Dominick Faggioli, Jr. and the former wife of Richard Desrosiers. Placida was born in Madrid, Spain, she was such beautiful newborn that her grandmother felt she...

Lorraine (Banville)  Heroux

Lorraine (Banville) Heroux

Aug 1, 2017

Lorraine (Banville) Heroux, 94, of Dighton, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Albert J. Heroux, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017. A retired St. Anne's Credit Union Branch Manager, she was previously employed by Har-Lee Manufacturing and Advance Frocks. She was Saint Anne's Hospital and American Cancer Society volunteer. She leaves two children, Richard...

Jean Bosse

Jean Bosse

Jul 31, 2017

Jean Bosse, 72, of Fall River, husband of Jeanne (Lepage) Bosse, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was a coach for Maplewood Baseball League and Milliken Basketball League for many years. Besides his wife of 53 years, he leaves two children, John Bosse and April Thurston, five grandchildren, Christopher Bosse, Erin Bosse, Brooke Thurston,...

Thomas Perry

Thomas Perry

Jul 26, 2017

Thomas Perry, 80, of Fall River, a retired Trina employee, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Survivors include three siblings, Frederick Perry of Bridgeport, CT, Ronald Perry of New Milford, PA and Arlene Turgeon of Fall River, nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Robert Perry, Dorothy Satmary and Joseph Mailloux; the son...

Lucille Cinquini

Lucille Cinquini

Jul 21, 2017

Lucille (Marchessault) Cinquini, 77, of Somerset, wife of the late Robert A. Cinquini, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017. She loved to sing and was an active member and choir member of the Somerset Baptist Church. She leaves a son, Ronald J. Cinquini and his wife Rosanne and two grandsons, Ronald J. Cinquini, Jr. and Robert...

Dorothy (Depin)  Barboza

Dorothy (Depin) Barboza

Jul 20, 2017

Dorothy (Depin) Barboza, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017. She had been employed by Stella Ann Frocks. A professional wrestling fan, she especially loved John Cena. She treasured time spent with family. Survivors include three children, Joseph E. Barboza, Shirley A. Arruda and Jo-Ann Marshall and her wife Jessica Sylvia, and...

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