Alexandrina Perreira
Nov 21, 2011
Alexandrina "Sandra" Perreira, 84, of Dighton, wife of Henry Perreira, died Monday 11/21/11 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Arthur & Francelina (Raposa) Campos, she worked at the former Lexcraft until her retirement, and was a member of the I.L.G.W.U. (now UNITE). She was a Daughter of Isabella and a member of the St....
Artemisia Sousa
Nov 20, 2011
Artemisia Sousa, 90, of Warwick, RI, widow of Humbert "Herbie" Sousa, passed away Sunday 11/20/11 at Orchard View Nursing Home, East Providence, RI. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel T. & Maria Alzira (Torres) Nogueira. A Katherine Gibbs graduate, she was a nursing unit secretary at R.I. Hospital from 1946 to 1956, and then...
Georgina O. Dias
Nov 19, 2011
Georgina O. Dias, 90, of New Boston Rd., passed away Saturday after a long illness. Widow of Jose Dias. Born in Porto Santo, Madeira, she was the daughter of the late Semiao and Amelia Oliveira. Beloved mother of Maria Camara, Arlete Cotta, Rosa Resendes, Jose C., Joao R., Rogerio O. and Jose J. Dias and the late Manuel V. Dias;...
William J. Ferreira
Nov 17, 2011
William J. Ferreira, 48, formerly of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday in Florida. A disabled Army veteran, he served with the 101st Airborne Division. Survivors include: his mother and stepfather, Doris J. Dias and James W. Dias; sisters, Pamela D. Lindsey, Donna M. Partlow and Michelle "Shelly" Franco; stepbrother, James W. Dias, II; stepsister, Lori Reis and a...
Lourdes A. Pinto
Nov 15, 2011
Lourdes A. Pinto, 92, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday. She was the wife of Antonio T. Pinto, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Santiago de Cassurraes, Portugal, daughter of the late Jose do Amaral and Maria Anunciacao (Pinto) Amaral. Besides her husband, Lourdes is survived by several nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Service, officiated...
Octavio F. Medeiros
Nov 14, 2011
Octavio F. Medeiros, 63, of Fall River, passed away Monday after a short illness. Husband of Georgina Medeiros. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose Medeiros and Mariana Furtado Almeida. He was a foreman at Capeway Roofing where he was known as "MacGyver". Besides his wife of 38 years, he was the beloved father of Bobby...
Estelle M. Pelletier
Nov 13, 2011
Estelle M. Pelletier, 86, of Swansea, wife of Rene E. Pelletier, died Sunday 11/13/11 at Country Gardens Nursing & Rehab. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Louis & Sarah Agnes (McGreavy) Gagnon, she lived in Swansea most of her life. A teacher for over 40 years until retiring in 1988, she taught in Little Compton for 9 years...
Daniel Torres
Nov 11, 2011
Daniel Torres, age 87, passed away in Somerset on Friday, November 11, 2011, following an extended illness. He was the husband of the late Annamai Doris (Hunt) Torres. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antonio Torres and the late Mary (Carvalho) Torres. Residing in Swansea since 1979, he was employed for many years with United...
Florinda "Florence" Figueira
Nov 9, 2011
Florinda "Florence" Figueira, 93, of Fall River, widow of Armand Figueira, died Wednesday 11/9/11 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Francisco & Catherine (Branco) Cabral, she was employed with the former Shelburne Shirt for 46 years, retiring in 1980. She leaves: 1 sister, Aldina Pavao of Fall River; several nieces & nephews; and 3...
Eleanor M. Melcher
Nov 8, 2011
Eleanor M. (Hall) Melcher, RN, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at the Country Gardens Skilled Nursing Center in Swansea, Massachusetts. She was the widow of George S. Melcher. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late William W. Hall, and the late Gertrude (Murphy) Hall. After her husband's retirement from the United...
Benjamin R. Banks
Nov 6, 2011
Benjamin Roger Banks, age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts, following an illness. A Fall River resident for most of his life, he was the loving companion of Linda Medeiros. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Mary Rose Murray. Mr. Banks was employed for...
Lorraine A. Forand
Nov 6, 2011
Lorraine A. Forand, 91, formerly of Metacomet Ave, Swansea, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Country Gardens Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Widow of Joseph L. Forand. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Thomas and Amanda Lavoie. A cafeteria worker, mostly at the Luther School in Swansea, she retired in 1985. Member of American Legion Post...
Ildeberto Medeiros
Nov 4, 2011
Ildeberto Medeiros, 60, of Fall River, died Friday after a short illness at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in S. Pedro, Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel, Açores, son of the late Virginio & Alexandrina (Costa) Medeiros, he emigrated to Fall River in 1985 and worked for several years at the former Wakefield Engineering Co. He leaves: a daughter, Veronica Medeiros of California;...
Juliette "Julia" Ganem
Nov 3, 2011
Juliette "Julia" Ganem, 93, formerly of Brayton Point Rd., Somerset, passed away Thursday. Widow of John F. Ganem. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Malek and Senura (Francis) Corey. She worked at the former Anderson Little Co. for many years and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Beloved mother of Joseph J. Ganem (wife-Deborah); devoted grandmother...
Howard Hayden
Nov 2, 2011
Howard L. (Howie) Hayden, 62, of Warren, RI, formerly of Dighton, MA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. He is the husband of Sharon L. (Smith) Hayden, with whom he shared 40 years. He was born in Taunton, son of the late Julian and Frances (Constantine) Hayden. A Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army, 101st...
Jose Papoula
Oct 27, 2011
Jose Papoula, age 82, passed away in Fall River on Thursday, October 27, 2011, following an extended illness. He was the husband of Jesuina (Almeida) Papoula of Fall River. Born in the village of Agua Retorta, on the island of St. Michael in the Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Papoula and the late Maria Pereira. After...
Patricia Cordeiro
Oct 27, 2011
Patricia F. Cordeiro, 67, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. She was the wife of David Cordeiro, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John and Mary (Couto) Freitas. She was a group leader at Sarama Lighting and also worked for Lightolier and Rothschild. She enjoyed arts and crafts,...
Rita M. Costa
Oct 27, 2011
Rita M. Costa, 51, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday. Wife of Joseph C. Costa, with whom she shared 29 years of marriage. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Ernest and Maria dos Anjos (Pereira) Melo. She worked at Sherle Wagner for 10 years. Survivors include a brother, Jose M. Melo of Fall River; a brother...
Mary Lou Andrade
Oct 23, 2011
Mary Lou Andrade, 86, of Fall River, passed away Sunday after a long illness. Wife of August Andrade, Sr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Nickolus and Mary Joseph (Ramos) Teixeira. A retired textile worker, she last worked at the former Essex Mfg. Co. and was a member and former treasurer of the local Amalgamated Clothing Worker's Union....
Paul E. Machado
Oct 20, 2011
Paul E. Machado, Sr., age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late George Machado and the late Herminha (Cambra) Machado. A lifelong resident of Fall River, he was employed for many years as an automobile mechanic and auto...