Cecily P. Arruda
Apr 12, 2025
Cecily P. Arruda, 35, of Dartmouth, fiancé of Glen Gonzalez, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Clement Arruda, Jr. and Suzanne F. (Mercier) Arruda.
She worked for the City of Fall River School Department as a Paraprofessional for many years, a job...
Iria Bennivedse
Apr 8, 2025
Iria Bennivedse, 100, of Somerset, formerly of Westport, wife of the late Alfred L. Bennivedse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Somerset Ridge Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Vasconcellos and the late Justina (Diogo) Vasconcellos.
Prior to her retirement she worked...
John R. Mello
Apr 6, 2025
John R. Mello, a lifelong resident of Fall River, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was the beloved son of the late Palmira (Lima) and the late John Mello. He is also preceded in death by his beloved brother Richard Mello and...
Karen A. Gariepy
Apr 6, 2025
Karen A. Gariepy, age 67, of Swansea, wife of Paul R. Gariepy, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Robert Millerick and the late Maureen (Dalton) Millerick.
After earning an associate's degree from Bristol Community College, Karen was...
Donna M. Farias
Apr 5, 2025
Donna M. Farias, 76, of Tiverton, RI, wife of Anthony J. Farias, Jr., passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Mary Mosteiro.
Prior to her retirement, Donna was employed for over 50 years as a bookkeeper for various local area businesses,...
Eileen Bastille
Apr 5, 2025
Eileen Bastille, 76, of Rural Retreat, VA, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Maurice J. Bastille, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in the comforts of her home following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Quintal and the late Mary (Santos) Quintal.
Prior to...
Maria Eugenia Da Camara Costa
Apr 5, 2025
Maria Eugenia Da Camara Costa, 100, of Fall River, widow of Manuel Teves Ferreira, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Clifton Rehabilitative Nursing Center, Somerset. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Jose Da Costa and the late Maria Rosa Da Camara, she emigrated to Fall River in 1987.
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Paul K. Pacheco
Apr 4, 2025
Paul K. Pacheco, 79, of Fall River, husband of Joyce K. (LePage) Pacheco, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Tufts Medical Center, Boston. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Pacheco and the late Hilda (Costa) Pacheco.
A truck driver for most of his adult life, and owner of JJJ...
Lucia P. Nogueira
Apr 4, 2025
Lucia Paiva Nogueira, 74, of Fall River, wife of Norberto S. Nogueira, passed away at home on Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Ribeirinha, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Mariano Raposo Paiva and the late Belmira Oliveira Alves, she emigrated to Fall River in 1971.
She worked in the local textile...
Carmina P. Carvalho
Apr 4, 2025
Carmina P. Carvalho, 91, of Fall River, widow of Luiz Rego Carvalho, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, April 4, 2025. Born in Calhetas, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Dias Pereira and the late Virginia Calisto, she emigrated to Fall River in 1953.
After working in the local garment industry...
Joanne E. Noyes-Carey
Apr 2, 2025
Joanne E, Noyes-Carey, 86, of Fall River, formerly of Mohawk Rd, Somerset, wife of John T. Carey, passed away on April 2, 2025, at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fall River. Born in Newburyport, MA, she was a daughter of the late Charles Noyes and the late Estelle (Burfitt) Noyes.
Prior to her retirement in 2004, Joanne was...
Constance M. Reis
Apr 1, 2025
Constance M. Reis, 91, of Fall River, wife of the late Joseph P. Reis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the Fall River Jewish Home following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John F. Pedro and the late Delphina (Domingos) Pedro.
Prior to her retirement she...
Antone F. Correia
Mar 28, 2025
Antone F. Correia, of Fall River, husband of Sandra (Cabral) Correia, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28th. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Antone and Rosaline Correia. Tony was a proud veteran, having served his country during the Vietnam War.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, April 2nd, at St....
Georgina Santos
Mar 27, 2025
Georgina Santos, 91, of Fall River, wife of the late Joao Dos Santos, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence, Rhode Island, following a brief illness. Born in Santa Barbara, St, Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel de Viveiros Vultao and the late Georgina da Conceicao (Maia) Vultao....
Annmarie Grota
Mar 26, 2025
AnnMarie Grota, 91, of North Scituate, RI, widow of Edward A. Grota, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Harris Health Care Center North, Central Falls, RI. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Lionel A. Cardoza and the late Rose (Francis) Moniz and adopted daughter of the late Joseph Moniz, she lived her younger years in...
Elza C. Demelo
Mar 22, 2025
Elza C. DeMelo, 90, of Fall River, widow of Manuel P. DeMelo, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Felipe Couto and the Maria Mauricio de Melo, she emigrated to Fall River in 1971.
Prior to her retirement in 1999, she was...
Lorraine Duclos
Mar 18, 2025
Lorraine Duclos, 79, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Southpointe Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Duclos and the late Mary (Oliveira) Duclos.
An avid walker, Lorraine enjoyed her daily walks throughout her neighborhood. Â She also loved crossword puzzles...
Pamela J. Lapham
Mar 14, 2025
Pamela J. Lapham, 60, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Margaret Butler.
Prior to her illness she worked for People's Incorporated as a manager in one of their group homes for many years....
Kathryn G. Burns
Mar 12, 2025
Kathryn Garrity Burns, 66, of Swansea, wife of Paul F. Burns, Sr., passed away, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John Francis Garrity and the late Evelyn (Brum) Garrity.
After many years...
Robert W "Bob" Desmarais
Mar 9, 2025
Robert W. "Bob" Desmarais, 73, of Fall River, husband of the late Betty (Turner) Desmarais, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Edmond Desmarais and the late Pauline (Alexander) Daugherty.
Prior to his retirement he worked for the City of Fall River Water...