Nancy N. Drabble
Feb 6, 2010
Nancy N. (Grimsley) Drabble, 63, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 6th. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Holland W. and Norma D. (Villandre) Grimsley. She was the former wife of the late Richard J. Drabble. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she worked for GTE Sylvania, Deknatel and St. Anne's Hospital. She...
Charles Joseph Hodkinson Sr.
Feb 6, 2010
Charles Joseph Hodkinson Sr. (Charlie) of Fall River entered into eternal life surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was the husband of Mary Mitchell Hodkinson. He was born in Fall River the son of Delia (Warrener)& Harold J. Hodkinson Sr. Charles was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and received his bachelors degree from St....
Christina Lima
Feb 3, 2010
Christina Lima, 91, of Somerset, passed away on February 3, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Joseph Lima, Sr. Born in Somerset, daughter of the late Manuel and Mariana (Lima) DeCosta. She is survived by her beloved sons, Steven Paul with whom she resided and David (wife-Norma Jean) Lima of Dighton; daughter-in-law, Norma Marie Lima of Somerset; 7 grandchildren,...
Louis Rapoza
Feb 1, 2010
Louis Rapoza, 87, of Fall River, husband of Aldina (Nicolau) Rapoza, died on February 1, 2010 at home after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel & Angelina (Moniz) Rapoza, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River and was also known as "Cisco" in his younger days. A retired state and city department of...
Angelina M. Ferreira
Jan 29, 2010
Angelina M. Ferreira, 90, of Fall River & Westport, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter surrounded by her loving family on January 29, 2010. She was the wife of the late Jose Moso Ferreira. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria do Carmo (Medeiros) Coroa, she emigrated to Fall River in 1966....
Marie E. Charette
Jan 26, 2010
Marie E. Charette, of Colfax St., entered into heaven at home beside her children. She ascended to her meeting place to join the angels and her husband, Francis "Butch" Charette and her parents, Serafim and Mary Furtado. She was mother of Karen M. and Michael P. Charette; grandmother of Kristy Lee and Michael Francis Charette; sister of Sarah Nogueira (husband-Frank)...
Jose M. Sousa
Jan 26, 2010
Jose M. Sousa, 82, formerly of Jencks St., passed away on January 26, 2010 after a long illness. Husband of Evelina (Oliveira) Sousa. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose and Sarah (Medeiros) Sousa. He was a retired construction laborer. He was father of Norman (wife-Ana) and Larry (wife-Anna) Sousa, Margarida (husband-Paul) Carreiro, Octavia (husband-Paul) Bernardo...
Mary Estrella
Jan 25, 2010
Mary (Rezendes) Estrella, 96, of Fall River, widow of Arthur J. Estrella, died on January 25, 2010 at Highlander Rehab & Nursing Ctr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph & Franicia (Duarte) Rezendes, she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Employed in the local textile industry, she retired from Center Garment in 1975 after working there...
Leo "Chip" C. Murphy, Iii
Jan 23, 2010
MURPHY III, Leo C. "Chip", 58, of Warwick, died January 23, 2010, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marianita C. (Maynard) Murphy. He was born in Hanover, NH, son of Madeline (Silva) Murphy of Wickford and the late Leo C. Murphy, Jr. He will be remembered as a loving father who adored his children: Patrick Ian...
Humberto Da Silva
Jan 23, 2010
Humberto Da Silva, age 95, passed away unexpectedly at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River on Saturday, January 23, 2010. He was the husband of the late Gloria (Medeiros) Da Silva. Born on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was the son of the late Francisco Da Silva and the late Maria Da Silva. A retired carpenter,...
Albert 'Porky' Paquette
Jan 22, 2010
Albert A. "Porky" Paquette, age 76, passed away on January 22, 2010, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Rosalina (Botelho) Paquette of Taunton, MA. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Antone Paquette and the late Agnes (Pacheco) Lamarr, formerly Paquette. A resident of Fall...
Shane Andrew Thatcher
Jan 22, 2010
Shane Andrew Thatcher, age 3, passed away after a long fight with Neuroblastoma on Friday, January 22, 2010, at the Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. He was the son of Arielle Sabra and Andrew Thatcher, beloved grandson of Sheri and Dennis McIntyre, Louise and Steve Thatcher, and Blake Sabra, many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He loved life and...
Ernest "Russ" Hague
Jan 20, 2010
Ernest "Russ" Hague, 83, of Fall River, husband of Palmeda (Carvalho) Hague, died on January 20, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Walter & Nancy (Coats) Hague, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. A World War II US Navy veteran, he owned and operated T & R...
Jesse R. Martin
Jan 18, 2010
Jesse R. Martin, age 78, of Fall River, passed away on January 18, 2010. He was the son of the late Jesse & Maria (Taveira) Martin. Jesse graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School in 1950 and attended Bradford Durfee Technical Institute. He worked for his uncle, John Taveira, who owned Taveira Beef & Provisions. When Mr. Taveira retired, Jesse, along...
Mary L. Medeiros
Jan 18, 2010
Mary L. Medeiros, 93, of Beattie St., passed away on January 18, 2010. Widow of Manuel DeMedeiros. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose & Maria Candida (Dias) Ricardo. She moved to Fall River in 1960 and was employed by Stafford Garments and Cherry Dress Co. Mary was known for her kindness, generosity and sense of...
Mary J. Bastek
Jan 17, 2010
Mary J. Bastek, 92, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday. Widow of Stanley F. Bastek. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Pavao) Rapoza. Survivors include a son, Ronald Sleeper; daughters, Patti Sleeper and Yvonne Alves; a sister, Delia Bettencourt; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Mother of the late Raymond Sleeper, sister...
Daguimar Raposo
Jan 16, 2010
Daguimar Raposo, 91, of New Bedford, formerly of Fall River, passed away on January 16, 2010. She was the widow of Manuel P. Raposo. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria (Silva) Cordeiro. Survivors include a sister, Adeline Terceira, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was also sister of the late Mary Simoes,...
Guilherme S. Varao
Jan 14, 2010
Guilherme S. Varao, 73, of Fall River, husband of Julieta (Rego) Varao, died 1/14/2010 at St. Anne's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose & Maria Lucia (Galego) Varao, he emigrated to Fall River in 1969. Prior to his retirement he was employed in the local textile industry for many years....
Thomas R Medeiros
Jan 13, 2010
Thomas R. Medeiros, age 61, born July, 6 1948 , passed away in Fall River on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010. Born in Portugal, on the island of Sao Miguel, he arrived in the United States at the age of fourteen, worked in the masonry trades for many years and operated a landscaping business. He also owned and operated a bar/pub....
Dorothy Albernaz
Jan 7, 2010
Dorothy Albernaz, 75, of Fall River, died Thursday 1/7/10 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center. Daughter of the late Joseph & Helen (Moreira) Albernaz, she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Employed as a claims representative with Aetna for 25 years until her retirement, she had also worked for Custard Ins. and MRC. She was a parishioner of Espirito...