Kelly L. Cornwall
Oct 20, 2015
Kelly Cornwall, 36, of Cranston, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday. Born in New Bedford, loving daughter of James and Elaine Hyson of North Port, FL. She was the devoted mother of Elizabeth Hyson, Victoria Cornwall and Catherine Furtado, all of Rhode Island; sister of Kathy Doyle (husband- Chris) of Brockton, James Hyson of Alexandria, VA and Joseph Hyson...
Juwuan "Jojo" M. Hills
Oct 18, 2015
Juwuan "Jojo" M. Hills, 19, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday following a car accident in Rhode Island. Born in Orlando, FL, he was the son of Maribel Cardona and Leon Hills. Jojo was currently attending the Rob Roy Academy Barbering Program in Fall River. Through the hair that he touched, he was known as the best barber in...
Eduardo Lima
Oct 16, 2015
Eduardo Lima, 67, of Fall River, passed away Friday after a long illness. Husband of Maria Helena (Ferreira) Lima, to whom he was married for 45 years. Born in Lomba Da Maia, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel and Diamantina De Lima. A retired textile worker, Eduardo was an avid Benfica fan and enjoyed fishing and making wine....
"Lee" Idalina Machado
Oct 16, 2015
"Lee" Idalina Machado, of Fall River, passed away Friday after a short illness. Widow of Arthur D. Machado. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antone and Emily (Araujo) Pacheco. A retired sewing machine operator, she lived in Westport for several years where she was an active member of the Holy Ghost Club. Lee enjoyed dancing, bingo, travelling and...
Eduarda "Edie" M. Travassos
Oct 12, 2015
Eduarda "Edie" M. Travassos, 47, of Fall River, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, following a courageous battle with a rare illness, Pulmonary Hypertension/HHT. She was the wife of Carlos M. Travassos, with whom she shared 29 years of marriage. Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel P. and Ilda (Viveiros) Botelho....
Olivia "Olive" Abdow
Oct 12, 2015
Olivia Abdow, 87, of Fall River, passed away Monday at Catholic Memorial Home. Widow of Dolor "Duke" Abdow. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Terceira. A retired textile worker, Olive was a member of the Blessed Mother's Guild at St. Anthony of the Desert Church and the Lebanon-American Ladies Auxiliary. Beloved mother of Steven (wife-Sandi)...
Maria L. Moniz
Oct 11, 2015
Maria Leonilde Moniz, age 99, passed away in Fall River on Sunday, October 11, 2015, following an extended illness. She was the widow of José Moniz. Born in Ponta Delgada, on the island of St. Michael in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Leocadia Soares. A resident of Fall River since 1971, she was employed...
John P Aguiar, Jr.
Oct 11, 2015
John P. Aguiar, Jr., 88, of Tiverton, passed away Sunday unexpectedly. Husband of Edeline (Rodrigues) Aguiar. Born in Fall River, son of the late Joao and Maria Aguiar. A Navy veteran, John served in both WW II and Korea. He was a retired construction worker and a long-time member of the Liberal Club, where he bartended for several years. Besides...
Maria F. Coelho
Oct 5, 2015
Maria F. Coelho, 63, of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015. After several years of battling cancer, her life ended, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Francisco Coelho for 38 years and beloved Mother of Grace Marie Coelho, both of whom reside in Westport. She was the daughter of Rita...
Patricia A. Sousa
Oct 3, 2015
Patricia A. Sousa, 74, of Fall River, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by her family at the Somerset Ridge Center. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Frank B. and Herminia A. (Medeiros) Sousa. Patricia graduated from Salve Regina College and Boston University School of Social Work. For many years, she worked as a...
Lydia Mello
Oct 2, 2015
Lydia Mello, 87 of Fall River, widow of Alfred Mello, died Friday 10/2/15 at St Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Silvana (Cabral) Almeida, she worked in the local textile industry for many years retiring in the late 80's. Mother of Christine, Thomas (wife-Carol) and John (wife-Charlotte) Mello. Sister of Margaret and Cecilia Almeida,...
Celeste Fernandes
Sep 21, 2015
Celeste I. Fernandes, 88, of Fall River, passed away Monday at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Quinta Grande, Madeira, daughter of the late Antonio and Luisa Fernandes. In Madeira, she was a long time and valued employee of the Reid's Palace Hotel. She is survived by a half-sister, Maria Abreu, a sister-in-law, Edalete Fernandes, and many nieces, nephews and cousins...
Arthur M. Andrade
Sep 20, 2015
Arthur M. Andrade, 55, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday. He was the husband of Goretti (Furtado) Andrade, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage. Born in Rosario, Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio & Maria Isabel (Galego) Andrade. Arthur emigrated to Fall River in 1977, Graduated from...
Carmine J. Dicarlo
Sep 16, 2015
Carmine DiCarlo, 86, formerly of Tiverton, passed away Wednesday after a short illness. Husband of the late Hilda DiCarlo. Born in Fall River, son of the late Nicola and Josephine DiCarlo. An army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he worked at the Newport Naval Base for many years. Brother of Joanna Wrightington and the late James (his twin) and Dominic...
Thomas E. Swire
Sep 13, 2015
Thomas E. Swire, age 71, of Fairhaven, passed away on September 13, 2015 at home. He is survived by his brothers, Brian Swire of Fairhaven and Russell Swire of New Bedford. He was the brother of the late Wayne Swire, Isabel Rawcliff, Roger Swire and Bruce Swire all of New Bedford and Don Swire of Falmouth. Thomas was the son...
Belmira Costa
Sep 13, 2015
Belmira (Amaral) Costa, age 89, passed away in Fall River, Sunday, September 13, 2015, following an extended illness. She was the widow of Cyril F. Talbot and Manuel R. Costa. Born in Portsmouth, RI, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Vincente) Amaral. A Fall River resident for most her life, she was employed as a floor...
Albertina Farias
Sep 13, 2015
Albertina Farias, 90, of Plain St., passed Sunday at Southpoint Nursing Home. Widow of James S. Farias, Sr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Mello. Beloved mother of Gerry Ireland (husband-Dave) of Florida and James S. Farias, Jr. (wife-Lisa) of Fall River; grandmother of Wayne, Rich, Dennis and Scott Charron and Jessica Horsman. She also...
Rose Masciarelli
Sep 8, 2015
Rose (Natale) Masciarelli, 101, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Clifton Rehabilitative Nursing Center, Somerset, MA after a brief period of declining health. Prior to moving to Somerset twelve years ago, she resided in Fall River, MA. Born in Grazzanise, Italy in 1913, she was the wife of the late Dominic Masciarelli, daughter of the late Francesco and Giuseppina (Florio)...
Robert J. De Soto
Sep 6, 2015
Robert J. De Soto, 84, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away on Sunday. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Materia) De Soto, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Born in Tiverton, RI, son of the late John and Maria (Perry) De Souto. For many years, he was the owner of the former Ocean State Pro Roofing...
Robert W. Heaberlin
Sep 4, 2015
Robert W. Heaberlin, 59, of Fall River, passed away on Friday. Born in Fall River, son of the late Paul Heaberlin and the late Irene (Carpenter) Heaberlin. Father of Robert Heaberlin, Jr. of Fall River, Heather McGarvey of New Bedford, and Darlene Heaberlin of New Bedford. Brother of Jeffrey Heaberlin of Fall River, George Lavoie of N. Smithfield, RI, Richard...