Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Edwin Smith "Teddy" "Huck" Reid

Edwin Smith "Teddy" "Huck" Reid

Nov 18, 2024

Edwin Smith "Teddy" "Huck" Reid, 91, of North Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024 at The Cottages of Dartmouth Village following a long illness. He was the husband of the late Anna T. (Zajac) Reid. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Robert Reid and the late Margaret (Booth) Reid.

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Margaret Almeida

Margaret Almeida

Nov 18, 2024

Margaret Almeida, 98, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at the Catholic Memorial Home following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel R. Almeida and the late Silvana (Cabral) Almeida.

Prior to her retirement she was an assembler in the local textile industry for many...

Stephen T. Gomes

Stephen T. Gomes

Nov 16, 2024

Stephen Thomas Gomes, 76, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, after an illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Emery Medeiros Gomes and the late Mary T. (Cabral) Gomes.

With a bachelor's degree from Roger Williams College, and a master's degree in education...

Maria L. Sousa

Maria L. Sousa

Nov 13, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maria L Sousa, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother who left us on November 13, 2024, at the age of 89. Lina, as she was known, was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, to the late Maria and Manuel Sousa. She emigrated to the United States in 1968 and has...

Donn L. Robidoux

Donn L. Robidoux

Nov 13, 2024

Donn L. Robidoux, 75, of Westport, husband of Margaret F. (Ribeiro) Robidoux, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Leo N. Robidoux and the late Cora L. (Deslauriers) Robidoux, he resided in Westport for the past 47 years.

Having earned an electrical engineering degree...

Pauline B. Lapre

Pauline B. Lapre

Nov 12, 2024

Pauline B. Lapre, 99, of Somerset, wife of the late Walter C. Lapre, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Gagnon and the late Florence (Sylvia) Gagnon.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a waitress in...

Patricia M. A. Martin

Patricia M. A. Martin

Nov 8, 2024

Patricia M. A. Martin, 81, formerly of Fall River, MA and East Greenwich, RI, former wife of Paul Martin, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024 at Adviniacare Newton Wellesley Nursing Center following a period of declining health. Born in St. Austell, Newquay, Cornwall, England, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Wills and the late Kathleen (Scott)...

Mary D. Sousa

Mary D. Sousa

Nov 7, 2024

Mary D. Sousa, 91, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Gabriel Souza and the late Clara (Costa) Souza.

A true foodie, Mary loved going to restaurants and eating out. At the nursing home she loved playing bingo and...

Samira E. Salibi

Samira E. Salibi

Nov 6, 2024

Samira E. Salibi, 89, of Fall River, wife of the late Emile Salibi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at St. Anne's Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Btalloun, Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Elias Salibi and the late Rachel Salibi.

She loved cooking, baking, and simply spending quality time with...

Bernadette M. Huck

Bernadette M. Huck

Nov 4, 2024

Bernadette "Bernie" M. Huck, 78, of Swansea, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family in the comforts of her childhood home following a period of declining health.

Bernadette was born on December 19, 1945, to Fannie (Medeiros) and Louis Kazen. She grew up in the Flint section of Fall River...

Joseph Leonard Dias

Joseph Leonard Dias

Nov 3, 2024

Joseph Leonard Dias, 69, of Fall River, husband of Joanne M. Bell, passed away on November 3, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. A life-long resident of Fall River, he was a son of the late Leonard Joseph Dias and the late Lorraine (Coulombe) Dias.

Joseph obtained his undergraduate degree from University of Massachusetts (formally...

Doreen M. Caine

Doreen M. Caine

Nov 2, 2024

Doreen M. Caine, 67, of Tiverton, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, RI. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John R. Santos and the late Dorothy (Teixeira) Santos.

She was employed at SAIC Defense Systems of Middletown, RI, for 35 years. A lifelong Disney fan,...

John C. Costa

John C. Costa

Nov 2, 2024

John C. Costa, 83, of Fall River, husband of Urbana (Cardoso) Costa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness.

Born in Sao Roque, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Carlos Costa and the late Evelina (Moniz) Costa. He then moved to Fontinhas, Terceira, Azores...

Alice Araujo

Alice Araujo

Nov 1, 2024

Alice Araujo formerly Costa, 63, of Fall River, wife of Jose C. Araujo, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Anibal Pacheco and the late Ermelinda (Arruda) Pacheco.

She was employed as floor supervisor lead for a number of years at the...

Eduarda M. Rodrigues

Eduarda M. Rodrigues

Nov 1, 2024

Eduarda M. Rodrigues, 95, of Somerset, widow of Eduardo L. Rodrigues, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Catholic Memorial Home after a short illness. Born in Maia, St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Francisco do Monte Raposo and the late Maria de Deus Linhares, she emigrated with her family to the United States in 1967....

Manuel V. Miranda

Manuel V. Miranda

Oct 26, 2024

Manuel V. Miranda, 89, of Fall River, husband of the late Julieta (Bertolucci) Miranda, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home following a period of declining health. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Joao Miranda and the late Maria (Raposo) Miranda.

Prior to his retirement he...

Yvette E. Abrams

Yvette E. Abrams

Oct 20, 2024

Yvette E. (Lapre) Abrams, formerly Tolley, 95, of Swansea, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Widow of Arthur T. Abrams, she was the former widow of Norman E. Tolley. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred Lapre and the late Florida (Benjamin) Lapre, she lived in Swansea...

Thomas Halpen

Thomas Halpen

Oct 12, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Halpen age 62, passed away on October 12, 2024. He leaves behind his Mom, Judy Halpen; sisters, nieces, nephews, grand-niece, grand-nephews and many other family members and friends, to reunite with his late brother for eternity in Heaven.

His Funeral arrangements were private.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing...

Antonio C. Pedro

Antonio C. Pedro

Oct 10, 2024

Antonio C. Pedro, 72, of Fall River, husband of the late Marie L. (Hubert) Pedro, passed away at home on Thursday, October 10, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Jose Pedro and the late Benvinda (Miranda) Pedro, he emigrated to Fall River at the age of 14...

Jeremiah V. Luongo

Jeremiah V. Luongo

Oct 9, 2024

Attorney Jeremiah Vincent Luongo, 89 years young, of Fall River, husband of Joan Rita (Fielding) Luongo, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Home. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Antonio Luongo and the late Elizabeth (Hughes) Luongo, he also resided on Gardner's...

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