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,...
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...