Margaret A. Martin
Jul 2, 2013
Margaret A. (Dunse) Martin, 97, of Somerset, wife of the late Frank W. Martin, died Tuesday 7/2/13 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late William R. and Margaret (Loughman) Dunse, she resided in Somerset for the past 60 years, and had worked for over 10 years at the former Weintraubs until their closing. A member...
Deolinda "Dolly" Machado
Jun 29, 2013
Deolinda B. "Dolly" Machado, 97, formerly of Montaup St., passed away, June 29th in Virginia. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Fredelina (Demuth) Barboza. Mother of Robert (wife-Josephine) and Ronald (wife-Beth) Machado; stepmother of Lawrence and Roger Machado, Judith Wong, Patricia Nicolan, Sandra and Sharon Machado and the late George, Paul, Carlton and Edward Machado; grandmother...
Agnes Soares
Jun 29, 2013
Agnes Soares, 95, formerly of Fall River, passed away Saturday at Somerset Ridge. Widow of William Soares. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antonio and Antonia (Branco) Goncalo. A retired textile worker, she had worked at the former Sagamore Shirt and Shelburne Shirt Companies. Beloved mother of William Soares (wife-June) of Swansea; sister of James 'Chubby' Goncalo of...
Manuel Agostinho Docarmo
Jun 28, 2013
Manuel Agostinho DoCarmo, 59, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Husband of Judith Mello DoCarmo. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Agostinho and Diamantina DoCarmo. He worked at Swan Finishing Co. for over 35 years and was an avid Benfica fan. Beloved father...
Jennie "Nana" Batchelder
Jun 25, 2013
Jennie "Nana" Batchelder, 88, of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday. She was the widow of Richard P. Batchelder, Jr., with whom she shared 27 years of marriage. Born in Providence, RI, daughter of the late Peter & Rose (Gergora) Habib. Nana worked as a nurse's aide for the Taunton State Hospital and was a longtime member of the Swansea Grange...
Dorothy Torres
Jun 23, 2013
Dorothy Torres, 90, formerly of Kenneth Ave., Somerset, MA, passed away Sunday in Conneautville, PA. Widow of Antone Torres to whom she was married for 45 years. Born in Fall River, MA, daughter of the late Peter and Nora (Rego) Mello. Along with her son, she ran the former North Swansea Food Store before they moved to PA 15 years...
Arlene P. Amaro
Jun 22, 2013
Arlene P. Amaro, 57, of Fall River, died Saturday 6/22/13 in Charlton Memorial Hospital after an illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late James P. & Deolinda (Amaro) Amaro. She had worked for several years in the local textile industry. Sister of Margaret Aguiar of Westport, Georgina DeMatos of Taunton, and the late Clotilde Martin & Manuel Amaro....
Manuel Alves Amaral
Jun 21, 2013
Manuel Alves Amaral, 72, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria Daniela (de Sousa) Amaral, died Friday at Kimwell Nursing Home after a brief illness. Born in Ribeira Grande, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Isabel Ventura (Alves) de Amaral, he emigrated to Fall River in 1978. He worked for many years at Korber Hat formerly...
Helen M. Conrad
Jun 21, 2013
Helen M. Conrad, 90, of Fall River, died Friday 6/21/13 in Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Praszka, Poland, daughter of the late Louis & Eugenia (Pruska) Ulatowski, she resided in Fall River for the past 50 years. Immigrating from Poland at age 4, she lived in various parts of the U.S., including Michigan where she graduated...
Antonio J. Camara
Jun 21, 2013
Antonio J. Camara, 54, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21st. Born in Mosteiros, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Francisco & Mariana (Cordeiro) Camara, he emigrated to Fall River in 1972. A truck driver with SYSCO for over 25 years, he was a big NASCAR fan and truly enjoyed life. A hard worker with a...
Velma (Botelho) Barboza
Jun 18, 2013
Velma (Botelho) Barboza, beloved wife of Edward Barboza, passed away peacefully after a short illness on June 18 at the age of 81. Velma and Edward Barboza were lovingly married for 61 years. Beloved mother of Debra Lynn Howarth, Gary Barboza (wife- Sandra Lee) and Rodney Barboza (fiancé-Jody Minick); loving grandmother of William Howarth III, Christopher Howarth, Gareth and Samantha...
Maria F. "Sabao" Correia
Jun 18, 2013
Maria F. "Sabao" Correia, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday. Widow of Jose Pacheco Miranda. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Carlos and Maria Segunda (Faria) Correia. Maria is survived by her children, Liberal Miranda of Fall River, Jose Miranda, Mario Miranda, Salome Miranda and Fatima Martins, all of St. Michael, Azores; and...
Alice N. Silva
Jun 17, 2013
Alice (Nery) Silva, age 85, a lifelong resident of Fall River, formerly of Lawton Street and Sixteenth Street, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Southpointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Fall River, following an extended illness. She was the widow of William M. Silva, who was also known as "Billy Brock". Born in Fall River, she...
Duarte M. Oliveira
Jun 11, 2013
Duarte M. Oliveira, age 65, of Norman Street in Fall River, passed away unexpectedly at St. Anne's Hospital on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He was the husband of Ilda (Moniz) Oliveira. Born in the village of Arrifes, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he is the son of Hilda (Felix) Oliveira of Fall River and the late...
Michael Tamborella
Jun 11, 2013
Michael Tamborella, 91, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at home. Husband of Natalie Tamborella. Born in Fall River, son of the late Ernest and Mary (Gattozzi) Tamborella. An army veteran of WWII, he participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Mike was a furniture refinisher, retiring from Newport Furniture Co. He was a member of Montaup Country...
Wayne 'Bugsy' Orton
Jun 9, 2013
Wayne 'Bugsy' Orton, 64, of Fall River, died unexpectedly on June 9. Husband of the late Deborah Orton. He worked at Joan Fabrics for 31 years. In addition to playing in several softball and baseball leagues, Bugsy enjoyed coaching. Beloved father of Kelly Orton and Kyle Coelho; brother of Muriel Frascatore and George Orton. He also leaves 4 grandsons. Following...
Duarte Oliveira
Jun 9, 2013
Duarte Oliveira, 82, of McGowan St. passed away Sunday at home. Husband of the late Ines Oliveira. Born in Joao Bom, Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Agostinho and Ana Emilia Oliveira, he worked for over 25 years at Borden Remington Co. Beloved father of Jose and Domingos Oliveira and Ana Moreira (husband-John); grandfather of Carina and Veronica...
Manuel Antonio Martins
Jun 8, 2013
Manuel Antonio Martins, 70, of Somerset, passed away Saturday unexpectedly. Husband of Etelvina Martins. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio and Maria da Lourdes Martins, he was a car salesman at Poirier Buick for many years. Manny was also the lead singer for his band "The Internacionals" and an avid Boston sports fan. Beloved father of...
Fernanda V. Raposo
Jun 7, 2013
Fernanda V. Raposo, 80, of High St., passed away Friday after a long illness. Wife of Manuel Raposo. Born in Pilar Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao and Maria Jose (Pereira) Viveiros, she worked at Quaker Fabrics for 30 years. Beloved mother of Filomena M. Arruda, John L. (wife-Connie), Edward M. and Dennis V. (wife-Sonya) Raposo; grandmother...
Teresa Ferreira
Jun 7, 2013
Teresa Ferreira, 63, of Fall River, passed away Friday after a long illness. Wife of Antonio Ferreira. Born in the Azores, daughter of Maria (Machado) Carreiro and the late Luis Dias Carreiro. Beloved mother of Sandra Levesque, Robert, Michael, Kayla and Bryan Ferreira; grandmother of Angel Ferreira; sister of Joseph Carreiro, Lucinda Oliveira and the late Luis Manuel Carreiro. She...