Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Teresa Dejesus Silva

Teresa Dejesus Silva

Aug 31, 2025

Teresa J. Silva, 73, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 20, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Vieira Melo and Deolinda Melo.

Teresa is survived by: her children, Theresa Cabral and her husband Christopher, Antonio DaSilva and his wife Amy, and Marta Mercer; as well...

Joao Cabral Braga

Joao Cabral Braga

Aug 27, 2025

João Braga, husband of the late Leonilde Braga, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 27, 2025, at the age of 89. João was born in Capelas, São Miguel, Açores and was the son of the late Jose and Ermelinda (Cabral) Braga. João came to the United States in 1974 with his wife and children to begin a...

Jose G. Raposo

Jose G. Raposo

Aug 27, 2025

Jose G. Raposo, age 67, of Daytona Beach, Florida, husband of the late Connie Viola Worrell, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Raposo and the late Maria (Rebelo) Raposo.

Prior to his retirement, he worked as a maintenance technician in...

Rose M. Pacheco

Rose M. Pacheco

Aug 27, 2025

Rose M. Pacheco, 55, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel M. Raposa and the late Nair M. (Goulart) Raposa.

She was employed with Teufelburger Fiber Rope Corp. for 21 years. Rose loved to travel, especially to...

Franklin A. Fernandes

Franklin A. Fernandes

Aug 25, 2025

Franklin A. Fernandes, 70, of Fall River, fiancé of Christina Maria Pontagarca and former husband of Rosa (Lobo) Fernandes, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025 in the comforts of his home following his battle with cancer. Born in Froufe, Entre Ambos os Rios, Ponte da Barca, Portugal, he was a son of the late Antonio Fernandes and...

Ann Marie Burns

Ann Marie Burns

Aug 21, 2025

Ann Marie Burns, 80, of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025 in the comforts of her home following a long illness. She was the widow of John Marshall Burns, and former spouse of the late Manuel B Salvador. Born in Covoada, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Idalina (Fernandes) Pedro....

Manuel Costa, Jr.

Manuel Costa, Jr.

Aug 20, 2025

Manuel Costa, Jr., 79, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Costa and the late Mary (Costa) Costa.

He was a graduate of Diman Vocational High School (Diman RVTHS). During his time at Diman he was a 3-sport athlete, playing baseball, soccer,...

Robert Pacheco

Robert Pacheco

Aug 20, 2025

Robert Pacheco, 91, of Fall River, husband of Evelyn (Costa) Pacheco, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Frank Pacheco and the late Lucy (Medeiros) O'Connell.

Employed in the construction industry as a member of Laborers Local 610 for 40 years, Robert retired in...

Darleen Camara

Darleen Camara

Aug 16, 2025

Darleen Camara, 66, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late James Camara and the late Catherine (Cordeiro) Camara.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a Career Specialist for many years. After retiring from that position, she worked in the cafeteria...

Carolyn M. Nolin

Carolyn M. Nolin

Aug 15, 2025

Carolyn M. Nolin, 84, of Fall River, wife of the late Raymond Nolin, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025 in the comforts of her home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Ferreira and the late Mary (Broadhurst) Smith.

Prior to her retirement she worked as...

Adam S. Bisson

Adam S. Bisson

Aug 7, 2025

Adam S. Bisson, 38, of New Bedford, passed away at home unexpectedly on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Susan (Lowney) Stanton, of New Bedford, and the late Donald R. Bisson.

He worked in hospitality and restaurant service at various locations for about fifteen years, including Chili's of Somerset. A...

Jesuina Conroy

Jesuina Conroy

Aug 7, 2025

Jesuina Conroy, 94, of Portsmouth, RI, widow of Francis M. Conroy, former widow of Joseph Cabral, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Arruda and the late Mariana (Souza) Arruda.

Prior to her retirement, Jesuina was employed as a seamstress...

Paul Francis Burns

Paul Francis Burns

Aug 5, 2025

Paul F. Burns, 69, of Swansea, husband of the late Kathryn (Garrity) Burns, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2025, at Boston Medical Center. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Joseph E. Burns and the late Doris (Sylvia) Burns, he resided in Swansea for the past thirty years.

He worked as a laborer at...

Manuel J.G. De Medeiros

Manuel J.G. De Medeiros

Aug 4, 2025

Manuel J. G. de Medeiros. 88, of Fall River, husband of Liliana M. (Moniz) Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025 following a brief illness. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel De Medeiros and the late Maria da Luz (Ricardo) Medeiros. He emigrated to Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1960....

Marie Jordan

Marie Jordan

Jul 30, 2025

Marie Jordan, 87, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Crestwood Nursing and Rehabilitation of Warren, RI. Born in Cranston, RI, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale DeFusco and the late Lucy (DePlacito) DeFusco.

Owner of K & D Jewelry throughout most of her life, Marie always enjoyed getting to know...

Regina Braz

Regina Braz

Jul 29, 2025

Regina Braz, 99, of Fall River, wife of the late William Braz, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Catholic Memorial Home following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Ouellette and the late Odile (Brunault) Ouellette.

Prior to her retirement she worked in the local textile...

Beverly D. Pereira

Beverly D. Pereira

Jul 25, 2025

Beverly Dorothy (Costa) Pereira, 88, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 25, 2025, after a long and fruitful life. Born in Fall River, she was the only child of the late Antone Fonseca Costa and the late Dorothy (Andrade) Costa.

With a master's in education from Bridgewater State College, Beverly was employed...

Mary Lamothe

Mary Lamothe

Jul 25, 2025

Mary (Medeiros) Lamothe, 94, of Tiverton, RI, wife of Maurice Lamothe, passed away at home on Friday, July 25, 2025, after an illness. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Jose A. Medeiros and the late Ernestina Maria De Rego Oliveira Medeiros, she lived in Fall River most of her life. In 1993, Mary and her husband...

Zulmira Silva

Zulmira Silva

Jul 25, 2025

Zulmira Silva, an incredible 104 years old, of Fall River, passed away at home after a short illness, surrounded by family. She was proud to be born in Fenais da Luz, St. Michael, Azores. A daughter of the late Joao Ferreira Silva and the late Maria (Oliveira) Silva, she emigrated to Fall River in 1961.

Prior to...

Francisco M. Coelho

Francisco M. Coelho

Jul 23, 2025

Francisco M. "Chico" Coelho, 68, of Westport, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2025. Born on the island of Terceira in the Azores, Portugal, Francisco emigrated to the United States in 1970's in search of new opportunities and a better life. Francisco was the only child of the late Francisco P. Coelho and Maria de Lordes (DaCosta)...

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