Edward F. Kelly
Dec 19, 2023
Edward F. Kelly, 83, of Somerset, husband of the late Beverly J. (Mello) Kelly, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 15, 2023. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Edward and Harriet (Smith) Kelly, he resided in Somerset for the past 40 years.
Having earned a bachelor's degree in education at Bridgewater State College, Edward...
Marie Natalie Tamborella
Dec 19, 2023
Marie Natalie Tamborella, 91, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was married for 63 years to the late Michael Tamborella. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Col. Henry and Maria N. (Quintal) Butler, and the late Norbert F. Coutinho. She lived in Fall River most of...
Ronald Vital
Dec 17, 2023
Ronald Vital, 74, of North Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel Vital and the late Altina (Guimaraes) Vital. He was also the brother of the late Paul Vital and brother-in-law of the late Joan Vital.
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Maria Lourdes Carvalho
Dec 15, 2023
On Friday, December 15, 2023, Maria Lourdes (Camara) Carvalho, 90, of Somerset, passed away peacefully following a brief illness. She passed as she lived, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of seventy-one years, Antonio Carvalho. A resident of Somerset for the past 60 years, Maria was born in São Vicente Ferreira, São Miguel, Azores...
Jose L. Pereira
Dec 14, 2023
Jose L. Pereira, 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Alzira S. (Pereira) Pereira, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel and Emelia Pereira, he was raised in St. Michael, Azores – returning at age 19 to Fall River where he resided most of his...
Lubelia "Bella" Lopes
Dec 14, 2023
Lubelia "Bella" Lopes, 83, of South Dartmouth, wife of Joseph S. Lopes, Jr., passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Ponta Delgada St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jack Sylvia and the late Ana (Souza) Sylvia.
She worked in the local textile industry at Amie-Lyn Draperies for many years and was...
Ruth M. Cerce
Dec 14, 2023
Ruth M. Cerce, 86, of Raynham, widow of James R. Cerce, passed away at home on Thursday, December 14, 2023, the result of injuries sustained in a housefire. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Enibel Rebello and the late Olive (Espinola) Rebello.
Prior to her retirement, she had worked for a number...
Maria D. Soares
Dec 14, 2023
Maria D. Soares, 79, of Fall River, wife of the late Joseph R. Soares, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Paralta and the late Emilia (Almeida) Silva.
She was an excellent homemaker who loved cooking, baking, sewing, and gardening....
Jose Eduardo Fernandes
Dec 13, 2023
Jose (Joe) Eduardo Fernandes, 53, of Fall River, unexpectedly passed away at home on Wednesday December 13, 2023. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the only child of Maria Agueda (Barbosa) Fernandes of Fall River and the late Fernando R. Fernandes. As a teenager he emigrated with his family to Fall River from Toronto, Canada, where he had...
Raimundo M. Viveiros
Dec 12, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raimundo M. Viveiros, 67, of Fall River, husband of Maria Helena (Viveiros) Viveiros, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Ajuda da Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was a son of Gilda (Viveiros) Viveiros the late Duarte P. Viveiros.
Prior to his...
James Edward Richner
Dec 10, 2023
James Edward Richner. 84, husband of Patricia (Rapoza) Richner, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Carthage, New York, he was a son of the late William Richner and the late Charlotte (Stevenson) Richner.
Prior to his retirement he worked as a Die Caster in the local metal processing industry...
Joao F. Arruda
Dec 8, 2023
Joao F. Arruda, 60, of Fall River, husband of the late Cindy (Correia) Arruda, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 following a long illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Arruda and the late Maria Isabel (Camara) Arruda.
Prior to his retirement, due to illness, he...
Maria D. Oliveira
Dec 8, 2023
Maria D. Oliveira, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late Luis Oliveira, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2023 at St. Anne's Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Fenais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Acores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Melo and the late Gloria (Sousa) Melo and her step mother (who raised her)...
Paul R. Bisson
Dec 7, 2023
Paul R. Bisson, 86, of Tiverton, husband of Jean (Alexander) Bisson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Theodule Bisson and the late Maria (Campbell) Bisson.
Paul owned and operated various businesses in the local area,...
Raymond J. Lafleur
Dec 3, 2023
Raymond J. Lafleur Sr., 94, of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 3, 2023. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Arthur and Delia (Potvin) Lafleur.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years, Rita (Nunes). He was the brother of the late Arthur, Norman, and...
Carole A. Costa
Dec 2, 2023
Carole A. Costa, 74, of Fall River, wife of Antone Costa, Jr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Catholic Memorial Home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Couto and the late Deolinda (Couto) Couto.
Prior to her retirement she worked as a Head...
Urania Amaral
Dec 2, 2023
Urania Amaral, 86, of Fall River, wife of the late Louis Amaral, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel daSilva Dias and the late Diamantina Dias
An accomplished master seamstress, she and her late...
Pedro D'Oliveira
Dec 2, 2023
Pedro D'Oliveira, 90, of Somerset, husband of the late Maria Fernanda (Freitas) D'Oliveira, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Somerset Ridge Nursing Home following a brief illness. Born in Porto Santo, Madeira, he was a son of the late Semiao D'Oliveira and the late Amelia (Melin) D'Oliveira.
Prior to his retirement he worked as...
Mary L. Bertrand
Dec 2, 2023
Mary L. Bertrand, 83, of Somerset, wife of the late Joseph Bertrand, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Tobias Mauricio and the late Irene (Silva) Mauricio.
Prior to her retirement she worked...
Arthur O. Sirois, Jr.
Dec 2, 2023
Arthur O. Sirois, Jr., 84, of Swansea, husband of Joyce (Pomprowicz) Sirois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in the comforts of his home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, but was raised and lived most of his life in Swansea, he was the son of the late Arthur O. Sirois, Sr., and the late...