Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Scott P. Schmidt

Scott P. Schmidt

Feb 13, 2025

Scott P. Schmidt, 49, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Born and raised in Fall River, he was the son of George R. Schmidt and Laurie (Rodrigues) Schmidt.

Scott worked as a baker for White Rose Bakery for many years and was passionate about his job. A very hard-worker, he...

Verna A. Medeiros

Verna A. Medeiros

Feb 11, 2025

Verna A. Medeiros, 88, of Westport, wife of Antone Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Julius T. Perry and the late Aldina (Perry) Perry.

Prior to her retirement she worked for Anderson Little as a...

Maria Lurdes Correia

Maria Lurdes Correia

Feb 9, 2025

Maria Lurdes Correia, 81, widow of Jose Sousa Correia, passed away on Sunday February 9, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Rabo de Peixe, Sao Miguel Açores, a daughter of the late Jose Ferreira Tavares and the late Teresa (Vieira) Tavares, she emigrated to Fall River in 1987.

As passionate as she was...

Delfina Borges

Delfina Borges

Feb 7, 2025

Delfina Borges, 94, widow of Joao Borges, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born in Remedios da Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores, she resided in Fall River for most of her life.

Prior to her retirement, Delfina was employed for many years in the local textile industry, at Shelburne Shirt for 24...

Irene Grace Dillon

Irene Grace Dillon

Feb 6, 2025

Irene Grace Dillon, 98, of Westport, passed away at home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Joseph Lemar and the late Delphine (Andrews) Lemar, she resided in Westport most of her life.

Prior to her retirement, she had worked for a number of years in the local garment industry,...

Daniel S. Lima

Daniel S. Lima

Feb 6, 2025

Loving Father, Grandfather and cherished member of the community, Daniel S. Lima, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 06, 2025, at St Anne's Hospital in Fall River at the age of 78. Born in Lomba da Fazenda, Nordeste, Sao Miguel, Azores, a son of the late Humberto da Costa Lima and the late Armenia Raposo Sousa Lima, he emigrated...

Annette M. Mello

Annette M. Mello

Feb 3, 2025

Annette M. Mello, 87, wife of the late Jose F. Mello, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Alphonse Laliberte and the late Rose (Noiseux) Laliberte.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a sewing machine operator...

Jose R. Antunes

Jose R. Antunes

Feb 1, 2025

Jose R. Antunes, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria (Sousa) Antunes, passed away peacefully in his 100th year on Saturday, February 1, 2025 following a long illness. Born on the island of Madeira, he was a son of the late Joaquim Antunes and the late Joaquina Freitas.

Prior to his retirement he worked as maintenance...

Cecilia M. Coroa

Cecilia M. Coroa

Jan 29, 2025

Cecilia M. Coroa, 97, of Somerset, wife of the late Atty. Gilbert M. Coroa, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John "Canadinha" Medeiros and the late Maria (Souza) Medeiros, she was a 1945 BMC Durfee High School graduate.

In her younger years Cecilia worked...

Angela C. Medeiros

Angela C. Medeiros

Jan 27, 2025

Angela C. Medeiros, 90, of Fall River, beloved wife of the late Manuel C. Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025 in the comforts of her home following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel C. Medeiros, Sr. and the late Mary Constance (Sardinha) Medeiros.

Prior to...

Edward Araujo

Edward Araujo

Jan 25, 2025

Edward Araujo, 90, of Fall River, husband of the late Mary (Martin) Araujo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Catholic Memorial Home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel de Araujo and the late Antonia da Conceicao (Medeiros) Araujo.

A United States Army Veteran,...

Aidan Michael Ennis

Aidan Michael Ennis

Jan 24, 2025

Aidan Michael Ennis, 27, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Tiverton, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025, due to complications of epilepsy.

Aidan's sense of humor and loyalty made an impact on all who knew him. He was a cherished son, brother, nephew and friend. Aidan is predeceased by both his grandmothers, Maryalice Ennis of...

Antonio Melo

Antonio Melo

Jan 24, 2025

Antonio Melo, 83, of Fall River, life partner (for 48 years) of Marianna Da Cunha, passed away at home on Friday, January 24, 2025. Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, he emigrated to East Providence in July of 1969 where he lived for several years then moved to Fall River where he resided most of his life.

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Dyson J. Novomiranda

Dyson J. Novomiranda

Jan 23, 2025

Dyson J. NovoMiranda, 24, of North Dighton, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after an illness. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Joseph Miranda and Donna Novo.

He was employed for several years as a field technician with Crown Equipment Corporation. Honorably serving his country in the...

Lolita A. Fernandes

Lolita A. Fernandes

Jan 23, 2025

Lolita A. Fernandes, 64, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, she was a daughter of Alvira (Rondina) Fernandes and the late Diniz J. Fernandes.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a costing manager for a local jewelry company...

Antonio E. Resendes

Antonio E. Resendes

Jan 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. António Eduardo Resendes on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the age of 78, in Fall River, MA, USA. António left this world surrounded by the love and warmth of his cherished family, leaving behind a legacy filled with adventure, passion, and love. Antonio was born in 1946 in the...

Luis F. Oliveira

Luis F. Oliveira

Jan 22, 2025

Luis "Braz" Fortuna Oliveira, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his son by his side after being hospitalized on January 8, 2025. A loving husband and father, he is survived by: his son, Luis F. Oliveira of Fall River; his grandchildren, Alessandra and Louis; his sister, Margaret Lima of Middletown, RI;...

Joshua Ponte

Joshua Ponte

Jan 21, 2025

Joshua Ponte, 37, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the result of an automobile accident on I-195 in Seekonk. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Agostinho Ponte and Maria (Cordeira) Braga, both of Fall River.

CEO, founder, and co-owner of Modern Ponte's Bakery on Rodman Street in Fall River, Joshua...

Michael R. Araujo

Michael R. Araujo

Jan 19, 2025

Michael R. "Bartch" Araujo, 76, of Fall River, husband of Mary Ann (Souza) Araujo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in the comfort of his home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Daniel J. Araujo and the late Laura (Amaral) Araujo.

Prior to his retirement he...

Julieta Santos

Julieta Santos

Jan 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Julieta Santos who left us peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Julieta lived a life of deep faith, grace, and unwavering devotion to her Catholic beliefs. Her love for God guided her every action and was...

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