Elizabeth M. Simas
Jan 12, 2017
Elizabeth M. Simas, 67, formerly of Winthrop St., passed away Thursday at Crawford Nursing Center. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John M. (Jr.) and Clothilde "Tillie" Simas. An elementary school teacher, Liz worked in the Fall River Public School System for many years. Beloved sister of Martin Simas (wife-Karol) and the late John M. Simas, III; loving...
Dorothea Harris
Jan 11, 2017
Dorothea Harris, age 90, previously of Tiverton, RI, has gone to live with her Lord, her beloved grandson Jeremy Nunes, and all of her cherished pets, on January 11, 2017. She leaves a sister, Olivia Gibbons, previously of Bristol, RI, three daughters; Marsha Cousineau and Nancy Robinson, both of Tiverton, RI and Carole Mann and her husband Paul, of...
Maria M. Silva
Jan 8, 2017
Maria M. Silva, 87, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, widow of Jose S. Silva, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria G. (Ferreira) de Melo, she emigrated to Fall River in 1973, and worked from 1975 to 1992 at Parkers Candy formerly of...
Marie Larner
Jan 8, 2017
Marie Larner, 83, of Swansea, widow of Raymond Larner, Sr., passed away on Sunday at Catholic Memorial Home. In 1989 Marie was one of the first 100 recipients in the world to receive a heart transplant. She enjoyed crocheting, loved playing Canasta and always enjoyed a good Scrabble game. Marie had a sincere passion for her family instilling lifetime...
Jeremias L. Botelho
Jan 7, 2017
Jeremias L. Botelho, 87, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2016 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home. He was the widower of Maria C. Botelho (Cabral) with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Jeremias was born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores and was the son of the late Jacinto and the late Belmira (Botelho) Leandro. He...
Maria Do Carmo Ventura
Jan 6, 2017
Maria do Carmo Ventura, 92, of Fall River, passed away Friday at Catholic Memorial Home. Widow of Manuel R. Ventura. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria dos Anjos (Cabral) Teves, she was a retired seamstress, having worked at the former Norman's Clothing Store for many years. Beloved mother of Manuel "Tony" Ventura (wife...
Herbert R. Fontaine
Jan 6, 2017
Herbert Raymond Fontaine, 87, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away Friday at home. Beloved husband of Patricia (Goncalo) Fontaine and the late Annette (Lizotte) Fontaine. Born in Fall River, son of the late Herbert J. and Anna (Kelman) Fontaine, he was a union truck driver out of Teamsters Local #251 before his retirement. Father of Susan Davol (husband-the late Dale)...
Irene Sousa
Jan 5, 2017
Irene (Lima Viveiros) Sousa, 96, of Fall River, passed away Thursday at Kimwell Nursing Home. Widow of Joseph deAlmeida Sousa. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose and Mariana (Martins) Lima Viveiros, she was a seamstress at the former M&G Sportswear for many years. Beloved mother of Manuel V. (wife-the late Maria I.) and Chester V....
Paul L. Normand
Jan 4, 2017
Paul L. Normand, 78 of Somerset, passed away January 4 th at St. Anne's Hospital. Husband of Marjorie (Mullen) Normand, Paul was born in Fall River, son of the late Eugene and Alice (Clemmey) Normand. An automobile mechanic, he had worked for the former Furtado's Garage and later for Dave's Tire & Auto Service. Besides his wife of 55...
Jose M. Sousa
Jan 2, 2017
Jose Maria Sousa, 74, of Fall River, husband of Ilda (Tavares) Sousa, passed away Monday January 2, 2017 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Remedios, Bretanha, St.Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose and Etalvina (Bernardo) Sousa . He was employed as a custodian for many years at Quaker Fabric until his retirement at age 62. He also served...
Genevieve (Oliveira) Laplante
Jan 1, 2017
Genevieve (Oliveira) LaPlante, 89, of Fall River, passed away Sunday at St. Anne's Hospital. Wife of Rene LaPlante. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Angela (Matthews) Oliveira, she worked at the former Louis Hand Mfg. Co. for 40 years. Genevieve loved to dance, listen to music and spend time with her family especially her great...
Mario Cabral
Jan 1, 2017
Mario Cabral, 81, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday. He was the husband of Donaldine "Deen" (Michaud) Cabral, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel and Virginia (Medeiros) Cabral. Mario worked for many years at the Newport Naval Base and was a 4th Degree Knight with...
Agnes Medeiros
Dec 31, 2016
Agnes Medeiros, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John R. & Georgelina (Pereira) Medeiros. Agnes worked for many years in the garment industry and loved playing bingo at the Maplewood Senior Center. She is survived by several nieces, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. She was...
Delores L. Ferreira
Dec 28, 2016
Delores L. Ferreira, 87, formerly of Shore Dr., Fall River, passed away December 28 th , at Somerset Ridge. Widow of Edward P. Ferreira. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Joaquina (Fragoza) Arruda, Del was the beloved mother of Barry E. Ferreira (wife-Elvira); grandmother of Robert Ferreira, Bryan and Justin Knight; great grandmother of Christian...
Silvina S. Pavao
Dec 25, 2016
Silvina S. Pavao, 85, of Fall River, widow of Manuel Pavao, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Bretanha, St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao & Mariana (Marcelino Camara) Raposo, she lived in Fall River most of her life. She had worked as a sewing machine operator in the local garment industry, at...
Rosa Sousa
Dec 24, 2016
Rosa Sousa, 91, of Somerset, widow of Antonio V. Sousa, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria (Medeiros) Amaral, she was raised in the Azores, living there for twenty of her younger years, from 1930 to 1950, returning to the...
Gabriel R. Carreiro
Dec 23, 2016
Gabriel R. Carreiro, 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Mary (Freitas) Carreiro, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016, at the Kindred Highlander Nursing Care Center. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Rosa (Mateus) Carreiro, he grew up in Ponta Delgada and in 1954 emigrated to Fall River, where...
Ronald J. "Charlie" Assad
Dec 14, 2016
Ronald Joseph "Charlie" Assad, 73, of Westport, husband of Linnea J. (Kisko) Assad, passed away Wednesday morning, December 14, 2016, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Alexander & Margaret (Azar) Assad, he worked as a mechanic for 27 years with the post office, retiring in 1992, and also owned/operated Pond...
Evaristo M. Nunes
Dec 11, 2016
Evaristo M. Nunes, 81, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Helen B. (Souza) Nunes, for 57 years. Mr. Nunes was born in St Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio & Isabel (Medeiros) Nunes, he was employed at Plymouth Rubber Co. for many years until retiring in...
Irene Medeiros
Dec 10, 2016
Irene C. (Ouellette) Medeiros, 85, of Fall River, passed away Dec. 10. Wife of the late Joseph Medeiros Jr. Mrs. Medeiros was born in Fall River to the late Oscar and the late Bertha (Proulx) Ouellette. She had been employed as a seamstress at various tailoring shops. Irene is survived by her children: Patrinella Peixoto and her late husband Jesse...