Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

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)...

Norberto V. Tavares

Norberto V. Tavares

Jul 23, 2025

Norberto V. Tavares, 74, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria Estrella (Resendes) Tavares, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, after an illness. Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Tavares and the late Teresa (Vieira) Tavares.

Prior to his retirement from Quaker Fabric,...

Gil S. Nogueira

Gil S. Nogueira

Jul 21, 2025

Gil S. Nogueira, 76, of Fall River, husband of Maria Fatima (Furtado) Noguiera, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025 in the comforts of his home following a brief illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Teixeira Nogueira and the late Maria da Gloria (Silva) Nogueira.

Prior...

Antone Medeiros

Antone Medeiros

Jul 21, 2025

Antone Medeiros, 92, of Westport, husband of the late Verna P. Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025 in the comforts of his home following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone Medeiros and the late Mary (Vieira) Medeiros.

Prior to his retirement he worked in the...

John Deaguiar

John Deaguiar

Jul 19, 2025

John Sebastian Viveiros DeAguiar of Swansea, MA, age 99, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday morning July 19, 2025. John was born on January 20, 1926 in Remedios da Bretanha, São Miguel, Acores. He emigrated to the United States in 1956 where he met his wife Mary (Miranda) DeAguiar and enjoyed 68 years of...

Fernanda J. Soares

Fernanda J. Soares

Jul 18, 2025

Fernanda J. Soares, 85, of Westport, wife of the late Antonio C. Soares, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Chaves, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Silvino Rodrigues and the late Maria Emelia da Eira (Costa) Rodrigues.

Prior to her retirement she...

Bertha Irene Cordeiro

Bertha Irene Cordeiro

Jul 17, 2025

Bertha Irene Cordeiro, 77, of Somerset, wife of the late Edward Antone Cordeiro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2025, at home surrounded by her granddaughter, Stacy Silvia, of Somerset and her great-grandson, Tyler Botelho, of Somerset. Born in Cranston, RI, she was the daughter of the late Everett Austin Bass and the late Ida Dora (Shaw) Bass....

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