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...
Carlos M. Tavares
Sep 18, 2010
Carlos M. Tavares, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the husband of Oriana M. (Amaral) Tavares of Fall River. Born in the village of Achadinha Nordeste, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio Machado and the...
Adeline N. Terceira
Sep 16, 2010
Adeline N. Terceira, 91, of Fall River, widow of John R. Terceira, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria (Silva) Cordeiro, she had worked in the local garment industry for many years. Always an active lady, she enjoyed bingo and traveling. She leaves: a son, John Terceira...
Fernanda J. Lopes
Sep 16, 2010
Fernanda J. Lopes, 86, of Fall River, widow of Altino Lopes, died Thursday 9/16/10 at home. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio & Emilia (Santos) Botelho, she emigrated to Fall River in 1975. She was employed in the local textile industry, retiring in 1990. Survivors include: children, Antonio & Marta Lopes, Auxiliadora Lima & Lucia Achou...
Joseph Costa
Sep 11, 2010
Joseph Costa of Fall River passed away on September 11th at St. Luke's Hospital. A retired construction laborer, he enjoyed fishing. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Arrangements were private.
Mary C. Silva
Sep 11, 2010
Mary C. Silva, age 86, of Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Somerset Ridge Nursing Center. She was the wife of the Honorable Milton R. Silva and has resided in Swansea, Massachusetts, since 1968. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the only daughter of the late Henry Silvia Gaspar and the late Mary (Rocha)...
Beatrice Ministeri
Sep 7, 2010
Beatrice (Costa) Ministeri, 80, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Charles A. Ministeri. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Philomena (Dias) Costa. A retired seamstress, she was a member of the ILGWU. Beloved mother of Robyn Ministeri; grandmother of Brook Gauthier and Alan Trecida, Jr.; sister of Dorothy Tavares and...
Justin Paul Santos
Sep 3, 2010
Justin Paul Santos, age 30, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, September 3, 2010. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Beverly (Rego) Santos of Fall River. A lifelong resident of Fall River, he was employed in the shipping & receiving department at the former Quaker Fabric Company until its closing. In addition to...
Jose Inacio Oliveira
Sep 1, 2010
Jose Inacio Oliveira, 72, of Berkley, husband of Maria (Arruda) Oliveira, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010. at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a very brief illness. Born in Sao Vicente Ferreira, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Rosa (Faria) Oliveira, he emigrated to Fall River in 1953. Original owner of Oliveira's Bakery of Alden St in the 1960s,...
Felizardo T. Brazil
Sep 1, 2010
Felizardo T. Brazil, 85, of Somerset, passed away on September 1, 2010. He was husband of the late Cecilia (Raposo) Brazil. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Felizardo S. & Maria de Lurdes (Silveira) Brazil. Survivors include a brother, Eduardo B. Silveira of Canada; a sister, Maria Arruda of Canada; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral...
Lori Casavant
Aug 31, 2010
Lori Casavant, age 47, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away at St. Luke's hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Born in April of 1963 at the St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Mary G. (Lacombe) Casavant and the late Arnold E. Casavant. Although born in Fall River, Lori was...
Maria Sousa
Aug 30, 2010
Maria (dos Santos) Sousa, 83, formerly of Bristol, RI, passed away on August 30, 2010 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home. Widow of Frank R. Sousa, Jr. Born in Terceira, daughter of the late Maria dos Anjos dos Santos. Survivors include her son, Paulo Santos; grandchildren, Susan Strollo and Sandra Boucher; and 4 great grandchildren. Her funeral mass was celebrated in...
Mariana (Cordeiro) Camara
Aug 28, 2010
Mariana C. Camara, 86, formerly of Montaup St., passed away on August 28, 2010. Widow of Francisco D. Camara. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Cordeiro. A retired textile worker, she was the loving mother of Venilde Faria, Ilda Ledo and Antonio Camara; loving grandmother of Mario, Ruben, Natercia and Delila Faria, Diana...
Marie Therese Fischer
Aug 27, 2010
Marie Therese Fischer, 88, formerly of Shawomet Gardens, Somerset, passed away On August 27, 2010 after a brief illness. Widow of Carl A. Fischer. Born in Belgium, daughter of the late Valentin and Marie Remacle. Loving mother of Kenneth V. Fischer (wife-Beverly), Raymond W. Fischer (wife-Ann Marie), Therese M. Souza (husband-Charles) and Denise M. Bernardo (husband-Richard); sister of Germaine Lussier,...