Gilbert L. Mello
Oct 22, 2010
Gilbert L. "Chitty" Mello, 48, of Walker St. passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010 after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Fall River, he was the beloved son of Gilbert C.and Marcelina (Amaral) Mello. An auto body repairman, he enjoyed antique car shows and animals. He graduated from Diman in 1980. Gilbert is survived by his 3 sisters;...
Joseph Edward Medeiros, Iii
Oct 22, 2010
Joseph Edward Medeiros III, 33, of Fall River, son of Marie (Araujo) Giguere-Doyle of Fall River and Joseph E. Medeiros Jr of Bristol, RI, died unexpectedly Friday 10/22/10 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in, and a lifelong resident of, Fall River, he was a carpenter in the local construction industry for many years. Besides his parents, he leaves: 4 children,...
Shirley A. (Medeiros) Dinucci Howe
Oct 20, 2010
Shirley A. (Medeiros) DiNucci Howe, 63, of Fall River, died unexpectedly Wednesday 10/20/10 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jose Medeiros and the late Gertrude (Mello) Medeiros Jones, she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. She was a graduate of Fisher Junior College, class of 78-79, and UMass Dartmouth, class of 2002, where...
Marvin A. Mortens
Oct 19, 2010
Marvin Alexander "Doc" Mortens, 74, of Swansea, husband of the late Shirley Ann (Marcotte) Mortens, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Detroit, MI, son of Thelma (Robinson) Mortens of Fall River and the late Hemfred Mortens, he moved to the Fall River...
Joseph A. Lemar
Oct 18, 2010
Joseph A. "Egg Man" Lemar, 89, of Westport, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 18th. He was the husband of Norma L. (Brightman) Lemar, with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage. Born in Little Compton, RI, son of the late Joseph and Delphine (Andrews) Lemar. A Westport resident for 49 years, he was a WWII Veteran...
Neil R. Gregory, Sr.
Oct 17, 2010
Neil R. Gregory, Sr., 70, of Somerset, died Sunday, October 17, 2010. Husband of the late Kathleen J. (Serodio) Gregory. Son of the late Raymond and Mary (Driscoll) Gregory. Neil was a Custodian at Chace St. School for over 25 years. Survived by children; Susan Martin & David Gregory, siblings; Raymond D. Gregory, Joan Mistier & Nancy Martin, 5 grandchildren,...
Irene C. Gergora
Oct 14, 2010
Irene C. (Silva) Gergora, 94, of Swansea, wife of David Gergora, passed away Thursday 10/14/10 at Somerset Ridge Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Manuel M. & Maria C. (Perreira) Silva. She co-owned and operated, with her husband, Delly's Shoppe formerly of Pleasant St, Fall River, for 48 years. Besides...
Irene Farias
Oct 13, 2010
Irene (Rocha) Farias, 91, of Shawomet Ave., Somerset and formerly of Fall River, passed away Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Widow of Edward S. Farias. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joao and Maria Assumpcao (Braga) Rocha. She worked as a sewing machine operator in the local garment industry. Survivors include sons, Steven M....
Gabrielle M. Mcdonald
Oct 10, 2010
Gabrielle M. (Pires) McDonald of Valentine Street, Fall River, passed away on Sunday, October 10,2010 with her family at her side after a determined fight against cancer. Born in Fall River, she is the daughter of the late John R. and Amelia (da Luz Ferreira) Pires. She will be sorely missed by her loving husband of forty-two years, J. Barry...
Maria (Roque) Cordeiro
Oct 10, 2010
Maria (Roque) Cordeiro, 73, of Fall River, wife of Antonio Cordeiro, died Sunday, October 10, 2010 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Sete Cidades, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel M. & Maria P. (DaSilva) Roque, she emigrated to Fall River in 1978. She worked in the local textile industry, retiring from Clearview. Besides her husband, she leaves:...
Manuel R. Oliveira
Oct 10, 2010
Manuel R. "Pawtucket" Oliveira, 86, of Fall River, husband of Nohemi "Norma" (Pereira) Oliveira, died Sunday, October 10, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, son of the late Antone & Florence (Rego) Oliveira, he lived for a short time during his childhood in Pawtucket, RI, and resided in Fall River most of his life. He served in...
Mary Bettencourt
Oct 6, 2010
Mary (Furtado) Bettencourt, 87, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 unexpectedly. Widow of Manuel N. Bettencourt. Born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Tavares) Furtado. She was a retired sewing machine operator. She was a former member of the Women's Guild at St. Anthony of Padua Church. She was...
Joao Raposo
Oct 5, 2010
Joao Raposo, 76, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Husband of Alda Raposo. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jacinto and Maria Raposo. He was the beloved father of Dinarte, Joao Luis, Emanuel, Maria & Luisa Raposo, Zelia Pereira, Paula Alves, Patricia Pacheco, Natercia Burgos, Lucia Rebelo and the late...
Maria Jose De Oliveira Aguiar
Oct 4, 2010
Maria Jose De Oliveira Aguiar, age 86, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away at home on Monday, October 4, 2010. She was the widow of Jose De Oliveira. Born in the village of Santo Antonio, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Viveiros and the late Maria Dos Anjos Viveiros. After...
Joan (Perry) Levesque Cropper
Oct 4, 2010
Joan (Perry) Levesque Cropper, 68, widow of David W. Cropper, died Monday, 10/4/10 at Highlander Nursing Home. Survivors include: son, Michael Levesque of Fall River; sister-in-law and legal guardian, Sheila St. Pierre of Fall River. Final arrangements with Silva-Faria Funeral Homes are private. Omit flowers.
Ronald W. Bernier
Oct 3, 2010
Ronald W. Bernier, 51, of Somerset passed away on October 3, 2010 unexpectedly. Born in Fall River, son of Madeline (Tavares) Bernier of Somerset and Ronald Bernier of Westport. Ron coached for over 15 years in the Maplewood Babe Ruth League. During his tenure, he served as vice president and in 1984 led the 13 year old division to their...
Dorothy A. Quental
Oct 1, 2010
Dorothy A. Quental, 84, of Fall River and formerly of Somerset, passed away on Friday, October 1st, at the Catholic Memorial Home. Wife of the late Arthur Quental. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Alfred and Isabelle (Silvia) Vasconcellos. Dorothy was a graduate of Durfee High School, Class of 1944. She worked as a librarian at UMass Dartmouth...
Valtero M. Cabral
Sep 27, 2010
Valtero M. Cabral, 68, of Fall River, husband of Adelina (Rodrigues) Cabral, died Sunday 9/26/10 at home. Born in the Azores, son of the late Jose M. & Luisa (Sousa) Cabral, he emigrated to Fall River in 1973. Besides his wife of 47 years, he leaves 2 sons, Walter & Paul Cabral, both of Fall River; 6 grandchildren; and 6...
Antone Costa
Sep 27, 2010
Antone Costa, 97, of Fall River, passed away on Monday at the Kimwell Nursing Home. For 65 years, he was husband of the late Mary V. Costa. Born in Fall River, son of the late Joseph and Maria Jesus (Fontes) Costa. He was a retired foreman of the former American BiltRite Rubber Co. in Stoughton. Antone enjoyed pigeon racing and...
Cecilia Medeiros
Sep 25, 2010
Cecilia Medeiros, 85, Somerset, passed away Saturday after a short illness. Widow of Joseph Medeiros. Born in Fall River, daughter of Augusta (Medeiros) Silvia. Beloved mother of Theresa A. Dube of Swansea, Paul P. Medeiros (wife-Cathleen) of Dartmouth and Thomas J. Medeiros of Orlando, Florida: grandmother of Rebecca, Thomas, Alec and Ryan Medeiros and Jacob Dube. She also leaves 3...