Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Maria C. Medeiros

Maria C. Medeiros

Jul 22, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Maria DoCarmo (Rego) Medeiros on Monday, July 22nd, 2024. She passed peacefully and surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Sebastiao DeMedeiros, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Ajuda da Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Luis DoRego...

Fernando J. Amaral

Fernando J. Amaral

Jul 19, 2024

Fernando Jorge Amaral, 65, of Fall River, longtime companion of Maria Hargraves, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Jose De Amaral and the late Maria Gloria (Pereira) Amaral, he emigrated to Fall River in 1973.

He was employed...

Joseph P. Silva

Joseph P. Silva

Jul 15, 2024

Joseph P. Silva, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, Joe was the loving husband of Laurinda (Lopes) Silva for fifty-four years.

Joe emigrated to the United States in 1967 and established routes in Fall River for several years...

Roger L. Baird

Roger L. Baird

Jul 15, 2024

Roger L. Baird, 73, of Tiverton, passed away on his birthday, Monday, July 15, 2024 at St. Anne's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Pegnitz, Germany, he was the oldest son of the late Glenn Baird and Elisabeth (Buresch) Baird.

A United States Army veteran, he bravely and proudly served his Country.  Prior to his retirement...

Gerard Bouchard

Gerard Bouchard

Jul 8, 2024

Gerard Bouchard, 82, of Fall River, husband of Helen Mary (Costa) Bouchard, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Kimwell Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Horace Bouchard and the late Irene (Deschenes) Bouchard.

A United States Veteran of the Army, he proudly served...

Balduino D. Miranda

Balduino D. Miranda

Jun 30, 2024

Balduino Diogo Miranda, 71, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Vero Beach, Florida. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Joseph Cordeiro Miranda, Jr. and the late Matilde (Diogo) Miranda, he moved to Fall River as a young child...

Pauline Mclaughlin

Pauline Mclaughlin

Jun 30, 2024

Pauline McLaughlin, 67, of Dorchester, wife of the late Paul McLaughlin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Boston Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Pasquine and the late Arlene (Kennell) Pasquine.

She loved 60's music, "gabbing' on the phone, attending concerts, and,...

Joao Luiz Medeiros

Joao Luiz Medeiros

Jun 28, 2024

Joao Luiz Medeiros, 83, of Fall River, husband of Margarida (China) Medeiros, passed away on June 28, 2024, after battling a long illness. Born in Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Domingos de Medeiros Simao and the late Maria das Merces Moniz. Joao served in the Portuguese Armed Forces from 1962 to 1967...

Robert Leo Kelly

Robert Leo Kelly

Jun 26, 2024

Robert Leo Kelly, better known as "Kel," 67, of Fall River, husband of Susan B. (Travassos) Landry Kelly, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Kelly and the late Clare (Cunningham) Kelly.

A laborer with the city of Fall River,...

Daniel Griffin

Daniel Griffin

Jun 22, 2024

Daniel "Super D" Griffin, 76, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John Griffin and the late Margaret (Donovan) Griffin.

He leaves his siblings, Timothy Griffin, Paul Griffin, Michael Griffin, Joyce Franks and Veronica...

Maria Grace Machado

Maria Grace Machado

Jun 20, 2024

Maria Grace Machado, 67, of Fall River, wife of Joao M. Machado, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Remedios da Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose C. Lindo and the late Maria Miguele (Novo) Lindo.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a...

Manuel A. Pavao

Manuel A. Pavao

Jun 15, 2024

Manuel A. Pavao, 80, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria Natalia (Pacheco) Pavao, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his three daughters. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Luis Pavao and the late Sarina (Oliveira) Pavao.

Prior to his retirement, he...

Bernice C. Raposa

Bernice C. Raposa

Jun 15, 2024

Bernice C. Raposa, age 91, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River following a brief illness. She was born October 13, 1932, in Swansea, to the late Lillian B. (Andrade) and Alfred Botelho Raposa of Somerset.

A soft-spoken gentle soul with never a bad word to say about anyone, Bernice...

Manuel C. Branco

Manuel C. Branco

Jun 13, 2024

Manuel C. Branco, better known as "Viera," 75, of Fall River, husband of Maria C. (Teixeira) Branco, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel V. Branco and the late Maria (Cabral) Branco, he emigrated to Fall River in 1962.

He...

Maria Da Conceicao Borges

Maria Da Conceicao Borges

Jun 12, 2024

Maria da Conceicao (Melo) Borges, 93, of Fall River, widow of Felipe Borges, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Melo and the late Ana (Faria) Melo, she emigrated to Fall River in 1970.

She was employed in the local...

Georgina Raposo

Georgina Raposo

Jun 9, 2024

Georgina Raposo, 86, of Fall River, wife of Manuel Raposo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024 in the comforts of her home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Souza and the late Maria (Pacheco) Souza.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a Home Health...

James Frederick Flavin

James Frederick Flavin

Jun 5, 2024

James Frederick Flavin, 86, of Fall River, formerly of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Boston, he was a son of the late John Joseph Flavin and the late Caroline A. (Nelson) Flavin.

In his younger days, James had worked for about ten years as an insurance agent with...

Mary Cabral

Mary Cabral

Jun 3, 2024

Mary Cabral, 95, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Royal of Fairhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Widow of Herman Cabral and formerly the widow of Manuel C. Terceira. Born in Fall River, Mary was a daughter of the late Frank M. Aguiar and the late Alexandrina (Bragentine) Aguiar.

Prior to her retirement...

Francisco M. Carvalho

Francisco M. Carvalho

May 30, 2024

Francisco M. Carvalho, 65, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Remedios Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Francisco Carvalho and the late Balbina (Oliveira) Carvalho. He loved listening to music and going on car rides. Francisco also enjoyed playing with water and sand.

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Luis Roberto Medeiros

Luis Roberto Medeiros

May 28, 2024

Luis Roberto Medeiros, 58, of Fall River, long-time companion of Ana Paula Almeida, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in the comforts of his home following a long illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Luis "Felipe" Torres Medeiros and the late Berta (Pereira) Medeiros.

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