Jose 'Chico" Teves
Dec 21, 2014
Jose F. "Chico" Teves, 61, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. He was the husband of Laura (Vasconcelos) Teves, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Santa Clara, São Miguel, Açores, son of the late Jose and Eliza (Morais) Teves. An active parishioner of Santo Christo Church and a proud Benfiquista, he was known for...
Antonio Farias Branco
Dec 21, 2014
Antonio Farias Branco, a/k/a "Balao", age 91, formerly of Jencks Street, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 21, 2014, at the Crawford Nursing Home in Fall River. He was the husband of the late Margarida (Ferreira) Branco. Born in Mosteiros, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Farias Branco and the late Francisca...
Francisco M. Lopes
Dec 18, 2014
Francisco M. Lopes, 71, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Coroa) Lopes, died Thursday 12/18/14 at home after a long illness. Born in Ribeira Grande, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Angelina (Gonsalves) Lopes, he emigrated to Fall River in 1973 and worked for many years in the local textile industry. An avid soccer fan, he was...
Manuel B. Farias
Dec 13, 2014
Manuel B. Farias, 51, of Westport, passed away Saturday unexpectedly at home. Husband of Elaine Farias. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel and Maria Farias. He was a union carpenter for 15 years. Beloved father of Amy Desrosiers, Angela Correiro, Ashley, Manuel (Jr.) and Michael Farias; grandfather of Makenzi, Khloe and Blake; brother of Tina and...
Jeanette "Massey" Pereira
Dec 11, 2014
Jeanette "Massey" Pereira, 73, of Fall River, passed away Thursday after a long illness. Wife of Lawrence L. Pereira, to whom she was married for 53 years. Born in East Providence, daughter of the late Manuel Francis and Dorothy Blackledge. She was a teacher's aide for the Fall River School Department for many years. Beloved mother of Larry Pereira (wife-Norma)...
Jeanne Couture
Dec 10, 2014
Jeanne Couture, 86, formerly of So. Dartmouth, passed away Wednesday at home. Widow of Roger N. Couture. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late William and Yvonne (Bernier) Fernandes. She retired as vice president of the mortgage department at Citizens-Union Savings Bank. Beloved mother of Michelle Drum (husband – William), Normand Couture (wife – Norma), Suzanne Oliveira (husband –...
Maria I. Simoes
Dec 10, 2014
Maria I. Simoes, 82, of Westport, passed away December 10th, at home. Widow of Andre Simoes, born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jose and Gloria Silva. A secretary, she retired from the Fall River School Department. Beloved mother of Mark A. Simoes (wife-Nancy); grandmother of Mitchell and Joshua Simoes. Her funeral was private. In lieu of flowers, please...
Alfred C. Blanchette
Dec 10, 2014
Alfred C. Blanchette, 83, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday at Somerset Ridge. Husband of the late Catherine (Saheed) Blanchette. An Army Veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the American Legion in Westport. Following his retirement from Texas Instruments in Attleboro, he worked at LaCava & Sowersby Auto Parts until his illness. Beloved father of Frederick...
Ermelinda "Emily" Perry
Dec 9, 2014
Ermelinda "Emily" (Nunes) Perry, age 93, passed away on December 9, 2014 at Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford. Born and raised in Fall River, Emily was a resident of North Dartmouth for over 60 years. She retired after 40 years from the former Elbe File and Binder Co. Emily was known for her compassion and wonderful sense of humor...
Dorothy J. Mccann
Dec 8, 2014
Dorothy J. (Bolger) McCann, beloved wife of the late Raymond T. McCann, passed away at the Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River on Monday, December 8, 2014, at the age of 93. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah Bolger and the late Elizabeth (Shaw) Bolger. Devoted mother of Barbara Page and William McCann, wife...
Jeannette M. King
Dec 3, 2014
Jeannette M. King, 63, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday unexpectedly. Wife of Erwin J. King. Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Jeannette Francis, she grew up in Connecticut and moved to Somerset 20 years ago. Jean worked at Electric Boat for many years. Beloved mother of Joette Frey and Ann Lavin; grandmother of Nicolette Cover, Joshua...
Maria C. Machado
Dec 3, 2014
Maria C. Machado, 85, of Fall River, widow of Manuel Cabral Silva, died Wednesday, December 3, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Agua Retorta, St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Silverio Machado and Maria Rosario Cabral, she emigrated to Fall River in 1978, and was employed in the local textile industry, retiring from Whaling Mfg. She leaves: 4 children,...
Eva Maria Frometa
Dec 2, 2014
Eva Maria (Americano) Frometa, age 61, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of Carlos A. Frometa. Born in Brazil, she was the daughter of the late Serafim Americano and the late Ruth (Viana) Americano. A naturalized citizen of the United States, she was...
Robert D. Pavao
Nov 29, 2014
Robert D. Pavao, 43, of Fall River passed away on Saturday. Born in Fall River, Son of Richard M. Pavao of Tiverton, RI and the late Sandra (Mello) Pavao. For many years he worked at Stop & Shop Distribution Center in Assonet. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved the San Francisco 49ers. Besides his father, Robert is...
Frank Sardinha
Nov 29, 2014
Frank Sardinha, 87, of Portsmouth, passed away Saturday after a long illness. Husband of Mary (Rapoza) Sardinha with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel and Margaret (Costa) Sardinha. A Navy Veteran of WW II, Frank worked as a custodian for the Portsmouth School Dep't. for many years. Beloved father of...
Mary Irene (Furtado) Barboza
Nov 29, 2014
Mary Irene (Furtado) Barboza, 90, formerly of the Flint, passed away Saturday after a short illness. Beloved wife of George "Bob" Barboza with whom she shared 61 years of married bliss. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph R. and Mary (Guimar) Furtado, she enjoyed traveling and ballroom dancing with her husband. Sister of Dolores Pavao and the...
Robert "Camanche" R. Silvia
Nov 27, 2014
Robert R. "Camanche" Silvia, 68, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday. He was the husband of Nan M. (Keilty) Silvia, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of the late Alfred and Rose (Moniz) Silvia. His childhood days were spent with his friends, "The Lafayette Boys" where he was bestowed with his nickname....
Jose M. Vale
Nov 26, 2014
Jose M. Vale, 79, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday unexpectedly. Husband of Ascencao Vale. Born in Sao Vicente, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel Martins Vale and Maria Medeiros. He retired from the Foxboro Co. Beloved brother of Maria C. Tavares and the late Maria Luzia, Deolinda, Rosa and Belmira Martins, Manuel, Joao and Antonio Vale. He...
Angela (Marcelino) Coimbra
Nov 26, 2014
Angela (Marcelino) Coimbra, 88, formerly of 16th St., passed away Wednesday at her current residence in No. Dartmouth. Widow of Narciso Coimbra. Born in Sao Pedro, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao and Maria Marcelino. She was an associate member of the Ateneu-Luso American Club. Beloved mother of Gil R. Coimbra (wife – Felicia), Adriana Marcelino (husband –...
Adeline Travers
Nov 25, 2014
Adeline Travers formerly Arruda, 91, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday after a short illness. Widow of Joseph Travers and Peter Arruda. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jose Maria and Angelina Gaspar. A retired seamstress, she worked at the former Center Garment Co. for many years. Beloved sister of Mary Souza, Joseph Gaspar and the late Edelino...