Olivia "Massey" Arruda
Dec 12, 2013
Olivia "Massey" (Pereira) Arruda, 99, formerly of Donnelly St., passed away Thursday after a brief illness. Widow of Manuel "Babe" Arruda. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel L. and Maria (Gaspar) Pereira. A member of ILGWU, she retired from Louis Hand and enjoyed her trips with both the Retirees and Melody Clubs. Beloved mother of Manuel Arruda,...
Natalia T. Lindo
Dec 9, 2013
Natalia T. Lindo, 82, of Fall River, widow of Luis C. Lindo, died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Michael Azores, daughter of the late Julio & Margarida (Viveiros) Tavares, she emigrated to Fall River in 1966, worked in the local textile industry for many years, and was a member of ACTWU (now UNITE). She...
Maria C. Santos
Dec 8, 2013
Maria C. Santos, 82, of Fall River, passed away Sunday at her home. Wife of Vitorino R. Santos. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao Tomas and Maria do Rosario Pereira. Beloved mother of Merces Brum (husband-Robert), John (wife-Carol), Victor (wife-Mary) Abel, Joseph (wife-Marlene) and the late Humberto Santos; grandmother of Philip, Nathan, Amanda, Danielle and Hannah...
John Terceira
Dec 5, 2013
John Terceira, 60, of Fall River, died Thursday 12/5/13 at Crawford Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Fall River where he resided most of his life, he was the son of the late John R. & Adeline N. (Cordeiro) Terceira. A real estate appraiser in the local area for many years, he had also worked as a paramedic...
Eric Larrivee
Dec 3, 2013
Eric Larrivee, 50, of Westport, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday. He was the husband of Rose (Correia) Larrivee, with whom he shared 16 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of Joan (Arruda) Larrivee of Fall River and the late Albert Larrivee, Jr. Eric proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a Captain with the U.S. Army Reserves....
Janice M. Kirkman
Nov 27, 2013
Janice M. Kirkman, 86, of Swansea, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness. Widow of Joseph F. Kirkman. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Duffy. She retired from the former Algonquin Gas Co. An avid gardener and shopper, Jan also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Beloved mother of Jeffrey (wife-Barbara), Michael (fiancée-Allison) and Marybeth...
David Branco Silva
Nov 27, 2013
David Branco Silva, 38, of Fall River, passed away November 27th, at his home in Los Angeles, after a long battle with brain cancer. Beloved husband of Jennifer Green, he was born in Fall River, son of Claudio and Phyllis (Branco) Silva. Dave graduated from Bishop Connolly High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Paula A. Tavares
Nov 20, 2013
Paula A. Tavares, 45, of Fall River, passed away on November 20, 2013.
Robert Levesque
Nov 18, 2013
Robert Levesque, 77, of Swansea, passed away Monday at Tufts Medical Center. Husband of Judith (Clark) Levesque, to whom he was married for 56 years. Born in Fall River, son of the late Aldeus and Mary (Almeida) Levesque. He graduated from Coyle High School, Class of 1954. A dyer by trade, over the years, he worked for Newport Finishing, Capri...
Constance "Connie" Raposa
Nov 18, 2013
Constance "Connie" Raposa, of North Providence, passed away on Monday. Widow of Thomas Raposa. Born in Fall River, daughter of Theresa (Walsh) Almeida of Fall River and the late Frank Almeida. Survivors include her daughters, Jamie Kalil and Theresa Lee Raposa; a sister, Judy Rossi; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was also mother of...
Maria De Araujo
Nov 15, 2013
Maria De Araujo formerly Macedo, 88, formerly of Pine St., passed away Friday at Highlander Nursing Center. Born in Fenaes Da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose S. Almeida and Claudina Sousa Melo. Beloved mother of Sandra Thomas, Edwin, Edward, Adelino, Michael, Humberto and Judy Macedo; sister of Germana Tavares. She was also the widow of Adelino...
Alcindo Medeiros
Nov 15, 2013
Alcindo Medeiros, 79, of Fall River, passed away Friday after a long illness. Husband of Olga Medeiros. Born in Santa Clara, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel D. and Alzira Medeiros. He worked for Biszko Construction for many years and was a member of the Academica Club. Beloved father of Ronald, Thelma, Elizabeth and Louie Medeiros (wife –...
Gail A. Petrillo
Nov 9, 2013
Gail A. Petrillo, 68, of Westport, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Widow of Robert S. Petrillo. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Romeo G. & Antonette (Alfonso) Cipolini. She absolutely loved being at the beach and boating. Survivors include her sisters, Carol Casmiro of Fall River and Jo Anne Martin of Westport; 15 beloved nieces and...
Oliver Mose Charron
Nov 5, 2013
Oliver Mose Charron passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents at Boston Children's Hospital on November 5. Oliver was born on October 10, 2013. During his few weeks here on earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Oliver was the son of Samuel and Tia Charron, of Dedham, MA. His paternal grandparents...
Leontina "Tina" Silva
Nov 5, 2013
Leontina "Tina" Silva, 47, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, surrounded by her family. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of Maria Conceicao (Branco) Duarte of Fall River and the late Herminio P. Duarte. Tina worked as a CNA at Somerset Ridge Nursing Center and loved shopping, camping, cooking and spending time with her family...
John Santos
Nov 4, 2013
John Santos Sr, 91, of Tiverton, husband of Alice (Silva) Santos, passed away on 11/4/13 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fall River, son of the late Francisco & Mary (Simoes) Santos, he worked for Raytheon in Portsmouth, RI, for about 20 years – retiring in 1982. An avid Red Sox fan, he enjoyed fishing,...
Mary Quintal
Nov 4, 2013
Mary Quintal, 86, formerly of Kennedy St., passed away Monday after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Widow of Arthur M. Quintal, Sr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Francisco and Mary (Simoes) Santos. An avid bingo player, she also enjoyed the Red Sox, gambling and spending time with her family. Beloved mother of Maryann Roberts, Snapper...
Eduarda Sousa
Oct 31, 2013
Eduarda Sousa, 72 of Fall River, died Thursday, 10/31/13. Born in Rabo de Peixe, Sao Miguel, Acores, daughter of the late Jose & Maria (Sousa) Faria. Beloved wife of Heitor Sousa, also survived by: 2 daughters, Nelia Oliveira (husband Agostinho) & Elsa Amaral (husband Rui); 3 granddaughters, Cassandra & Vanessa Oliveira and Tanisha Amaral; 4 siblings, Lurdes Correia, Antero, Manuel...
Hilda Denmead
Oct 31, 2013
Hilda Denmead, 92, of Fall River, died Thursday at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Jovina Souza. A lifelong resident, she labored in the garment trade of this city for many years. Mother of Carolyn Silvia of Swansea, Linda Desnoyers of Somerset, and the late Robert & Paul Denmead, grandmother of Charles...
William Brouillard
Oct 28, 2013
William R. "Billy King" Brouillard, 91, of Fall River, formerly of Bank St, died Monday 10/28/13 at Fall River Jewish Home. Born in Fall River, son of the late Arthur & Mary Emma (Fobert) Brouillard, he had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the early 1940s, was a co-owner of Hub Billiards, and a longtime member of St John's...