Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Raymond Mullen

Raymond Mullen

Feb 18, 2022

Raymond Mullen, 83, of Swansea, husband of Anna (Rego Silva) Mullen, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Fall River HealthCare Center after a four-month illness. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Francis Mullen and the late Agnes (Alston) Mullen, he resided in Swansea most of his life.

He worked...

Gilberto O. Martins

Gilberto O. Martins

Feb 16, 2022

Gilberto O. Martins, 59, of Swansea, former husband of Maria (Bonanca) Moniz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in the comforts of his home following a brief illness. Born in Feteiras de Sul, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Oliveira Martins and the late Maria Jesus (Elias) Martins.

Prior to...

George Barboza

George Barboza

Feb 16, 2022

George "Barb" Barboza, 95, of Westport, husband of the late Mary Irene (Furtado) Barboza, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel L. Barboza and the late Maria (Andrade) Barboza, he lived in Fall River most of his life, residing...

Shirley A. Robinson

Shirley A. Robinson

Feb 15, 2022

Shirley A. Robinson, 76, of Fall River, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Allison F. Mosher, Jr., and the late Marian E. (Mortron) Mosher.

She worked as a nurse for many years at various local area nursing homes, most recently...

John Dias, Jr.

John Dias, Jr.

Feb 15, 2022

John Dias, Jr., 64, of Fall River, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, after a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Pauline H. (Carvalho) Dias Orlando of Fall River and the late John Dias.

He was employed as an cross country truck driver for many years and logged in ...

Kyle Justin Paiva

Kyle Justin Paiva

Feb 14, 2022

Kyle Justin Paiva, 28, of Fall River, husband of Kathryn (Araujo) Paiva, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was the son of John Paiva and Fernanda (Costa) Paiva.

He was currently employed by Electrical Wholesalers as a sales associate. A handy man and former electrician, he...

Thomas Michael Fyvie

Thomas Michael Fyvie

Feb 12, 2022

Thomas Michael Fyvie,70, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Deborah (Merrill) Fyvie of Albany, New York. Born in Schenectady, N.Y., a son of the late Harold D. Fyvie and the late Mary (Bruso) Fyvie, he resided in Fall River for the past 15 years or so....

Pauline Connelly

Pauline Connelly

Feb 12, 2022

Pauline Connelly, 85, of Somerset, wife of the late Thomas Connelly, Jr., passed away at home on Saturday, February 12, 2022 following a long illness. Born in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Joseph F. Alexander and the late Macie (Perry) Alexander

Prior to her retirement, she was a stitcher in the local garment industry...

Hilda Michaluk

Hilda Michaluk

Feb 12, 2022

Hilda Michaluk, 97, of Fall River, wife of the late Paul Michaluk, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She and her late husband shared sixty-four wonderful years of marriage. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Fausto J. Vasconcellos and the late Hilda (Serpa) Vasconcellos....

Manuel V. Martin

Manuel V. Martin

Feb 7, 2022

Manuel V.  Martin, 81, husband of the late Clotilde (Amaro) Martin, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2022 in the comforts of his home following a brief illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Martinho and the late Maria (Teixeira) Martinho.

Prior to his retirement, he was a...

Joseph Gonsalves

Joseph Gonsalves

Feb 7, 2022

Joseph Gonsalves, 91, of Fall River, husband of Lorraine (Rapoza) Gonsalves, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Gonsalves and the late Maria (Rodriques) Gonsalves.

A United States Veteran, he bravely and proudly served his Country for...

Maria E. Rego

Maria E. Rego

Feb 5, 2022

Maria E. Rego, 74, of Fall River, widow of Eduardo S. Rego, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 5, 2022, after an illness. Born in Pilar da Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Jose "Vaquinha" DeSousa and the late Maria Conceicao (Medeiros) DeSousa, she emigrated to Fall River in 1990.

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Joao R Araujo

Joao R Araujo

Feb 4, 2022

João Dos Reis Araújo, known as "Capinha," 88, of Fall River, husband of Gilda (Carvalho) Araujo, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Pilar Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Agostinho de Araújo and the late Leonor Alves dos Reis, he emigrated to Fall River in 1967.

He...

Antonio L Raposo

Antonio L Raposo

Feb 3, 2022

Antonio L. Raposo, 86, of Westport, husband of the Maria C. Raposo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel L. Raposo and the late Mariana (Viveiros-Manica) Raposo.

Prior to his retirement,...

Jordan J. D'Amaral

Jordan J. D'Amaral

Feb 3, 2022

Jordan J. Amaral, 28, of Westport, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Born and raised in Fall River, the son of Joseph P. and Dianne P. (DeSousa) D'Amaral of Westport, he resided in Westport for the past four years.

A graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School, Jordan went on to earn an associate's degree...

Rosa Salvador

Rosa Salvador

Feb 2, 2022

Rosa (Albernaz) Salvador, 84, of Fall River, wife of Manuel J. Salvador, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital unexpectedly. Born in Remedios Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Francisco Albernaz and the late Trindade Arruda, she emigrated to New Bedford in 1968 and resided in Fall River for the past 50...

Orlando M. Fernandes

Orlando M. Fernandes

Feb 1, 2022

Orlando M. Fernandes, 64, of Fall River, husband of Isabel (Silva) Fernandes, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Terceira, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Fernandes and the late Mariana (Oliveira) Fernandes.

Prior to his early retirement, due to illness, he worked for...

Kenneth R. Almeida

Kenneth R. Almeida

Feb 1, 2022

Kenneth R. Almeida, 76, of Somerset, husband of Janis (Mello) Almeida, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, after a long illness. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Arthur Almeida and the late Alice (Wilson) Almeida, he resided in Somerset for the past 52 years.

A U.S. Navy...

Maurice Joseph Bastille, Sr.

Maurice Joseph Bastille, Sr.

Feb 1, 2022

Maurice Joseph Bastille, Sr., 72, of Virginia, formerly of Fall River, husband of Eileen (Quintal) Bastille, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2022 in Wythe County Community Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Leo Bastille and the late Helen (Desrosiers) Bastille.

An Army Veteran of the United...

Dean Dacosta

Dean Dacosta

Jan 31, 2022

Dean DaCosta, 56, of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 31, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Marilyn (Pimental) DaCosta of Tiverton, and Antonio DaCosta, Jr. and his wife, Grazyna of Westport.

He also leaves his children, Dean DaCosta, Jr., and his fiancé,...

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