Jennifer L. Carvalho
Nov 12, 2010
Jennifer L. Carvalho, 33, our angel, was called home too early from injuries she sustained as she was hit by a car on November 12. She was the daughter & princess of Joseph S. & Helen J. (Oliver) Carvalho of Westport; the very precious older (Little) sister of Joseph D. and his wife Jessica of Dartmouth. A very proud aunt,...
Maria Sofia Correia
Nov 10, 2010
Maria "Sofia" Correia, 85, formerly of Davis St., passed away Wednesday at Southpointe Rehab & Skilled Care Center. Widow of Joao M. Correia, she was born in Sao Roque, St. Michael, Azores. Sofia is survived by her stepchildren, Joao M. Branco, Olinda B. Silva and Lina Oliveira; 9 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Her funeral Mass was...
Emilia "Millie" Teixeira
Nov 9, 2010
Emilia "Millie" Teixeira, 89, formerly of Plain St., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 at Southpointe Nursing Center. She was the widow of Arthur A. Teixeira to whom she was married for 60 years. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jose and Maria de Jesus (Dias-Raposo) Moreira Alves. A member of the ILGWU, she worked for...
Margaret M. Skurka
Nov 7, 2010
Margaret Skurka, 83, of Fall River and formerly of Thomas St., passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2010. Widow of Matthew J. Skurka. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Gloria (Simao) Arruda. She worked for Fall River Knitting, was a parishioner of Espirito Santo and belonged to the Holy Rosary Sodality. Survivors include sons, Matthew P....
Maria L. "Mimia" Pereira
Nov 7, 2010
Maria L. "Mimia" Pereira, age 84, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010, at the Highlander Nursing and Rehab Center in Fall River, following an extended illness. She was the widow of Carlos Pereira. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel L. Pereira and the late Emilia (Medeiros) Pereira. Although a resident of Fall River for...
Edna E. Gill
Nov 4, 2010
Edna E. Gill, 78, of Swansea, passed away Thursday 11/4/10 at home. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John & Annie (Hayden) Gill, she resided in Swansea since 1988. She had worked as a secretary for a short time in a local nursing home. Edna was an avid sports fan, and a member of the Somerset United Methodist...
Jeanne Pavao
Nov 3, 2010
Jeanne M. Pavao, 81, of Somerset and formerly of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, November 4. She was the wife of Virgilio "Gene" Pavao. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Francis and Ann (Dickinson) Powers. She worked for Shelbourne Shirt and Fall River Knitting before becoming a CNA, employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital and Adam's House. Mrs....
Zulmira P. Bernardo
Nov 3, 2010
Zulmira P. Bernardo, 70, of Fall River, wife of Joseph Bernardo, died Wednesday 11/3/10 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Sao Vicente Ferreira, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel T. & Maria C. (Sousa) Pacheco, she emigrated to Fall River in 1967 and had worked in the local textile industry for many years. Besides...
Irene Paquin
Nov 3, 2010
Irene Paquin, 84, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, November 3. Widow of Leo X. Paquin. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antone P. & Teresa (Cabral) Soares. Beloved mother of Jay Joseph Paquin of Somerset and the late Gary William Paquin; sister of Alice Lindo of Fall River and the late Manuel "Spuds" Soares, William P. Soares,...
Kenneth Nowicki
Nov 2, 2010
Kenneth Nowicki, age 60, a Somerset resident for most of his life, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 2, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Joseph Nowicki and the late Mildred (Marshall) Nowicki. Although severely disabled throughout his lifetime, Ken was a well-known area advocate for individuals with disabilities....
Antone C. Oliveira
Nov 2, 2010
Antone C. Oliveira, age 87, of Hallmark Nursing Home in New Bedford, formerly of North Ogden and Hope Streets in Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Oliveira and the late Antonina (Pacheco) Oliveira. A United States Army Veteran...
Caulino Cabral Sardinha
Oct 28, 2010
Caulino Cabral Sardinha, 65, of Fall River, husband of Artemizia (Resendes) Sardinha, died Thursday 10/28/10 after a long illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, son the of the late Joaquim Cabral & Maria Sardinha, he emigrated to Fall River in 1969. He was employed as a laborer for 30 years with Century Paving, former Frisco's. Besides his wife,...
Vicente P. Correia
Oct 26, 2010
Vicente P. Correia, 53, of Fall River, husband of Francelina (Garcia) Correia, died Tuesday 10/26/10 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Sao Vicente Ferreira, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Idalina (Pereira) Correia, he emigrated to Fall River in 1988, and worked for many years as a landscaper. His hobbies included coin-collecting and model-building (miniature-sized, traditional Portuguese-style,...
Maria G. Leite
Oct 24, 2010
Maria G. Leite, 87, formerly of Globe St., passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010 after a short illness. She was the widow of Sylvester Leite and Imidio Da Silva. Born in Braga, Portugal, daughter of the late Jose and Ana Goncalves. A retired sewing machine operator, she also helped out at her family's businesses: Marcucci's Bakery, Barcellos Restaurant and Sagres...
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,...