Leonardo C. Furtado
Jan 24, 2017
Leonardo C. Furtado passed away peacefully at Catholic Memorial Home on January 24, 2017 at the age of 89.
He was the son of the late Joao & Maria do Carmo (Teixeira) Furtado. He was predeceased by his brother, John, and his sisters, Mary F. Pacheco and Lucy Medeiros.
He led a simple life and...
Elaine Medeiros
Jan 22, 2017
Elaine (Oliveira) Medeiros of Tiverton, RI died on Jan. 22, 2017 at the Life Care Center Nursing Home in Boise, Idaho. She had been living there since June 2015 as it was close to family. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and late Helen Oliveira and was a graduate of Dominican Academy...
Kenneth J. Levesque
Jan 21, 2017
Kenneth J. Levesque, 70, of Fall River, passed away Saturday  January 21, 2017 at his residence. Ken was born in Fall River, and was a son of the late Joseph and the late Irene Levesque. Mr. Levesque was a dye finisher at Duro Textiles for many years, and also was a bartender at St. John's Club for over 20...
Nadyr G. Pimentel
Jan 18, 2017
Nadyr G. Pimentel, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, daughter of the late Manoel and Emilia (Pacheco) Nascimento. She is survived by her children: Connie Aparecida Floriano and her husband Firmo, of Fall River and Francisco N. Pimentel; her siblings: Jandira Kultschizky of New York, Nilce Soares, Norma Simone,...
Maria A. Jacome
Jan 17, 2017
Maria A. Jacome, 91, of Fall River, widow of Fernando Jacome, passed away peacefully on Tuesday. Maria enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking and taking her daily neighborhood walk. Her strong faith showed in the way she lived her life, visiting the sick and elderly in nursing homes and hospitals. Very involved with her church, she was a member of the Holy...
Alice "Ferreiras" Viveiros
Jan 13, 2017
Alice "Ferreiras" Viveiros, 96, of Fall River, widow of Manuel P. Viveiros, passed away peacefully at Catholic Memorial Home on Friday. A very talented seamstress, Alice's greatest joy was spending time with her close-knit family, especially cooking for them at her home. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel Jose and Maria Teresa (Martins) DeArruda....
Irene M. Gillet
Jan 12, 2017
Irene M. Gillet, 81, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, widow of Raymond F. Gillet, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Alfred & Gloria (Paiva) Damas, she had also lived in Somerset for many years.
Formerly of Stafford Rd, Fall River, she had been a...
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...