Joscelyn C. Russell
Apr 25, 2021
Joscelyn C. Russell, 84, of Somerset, widow of William Russell, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Fall River a daughter of the late Roland Caron and the late Louise (Duquette) Caron, she resided in Somerset most of her life.
She was employed at Genzyme for about...
Maria Fatima Desousa
Apr 24, 2021
Maria Fatima DeSousa, 72, of Fall River, wife of Antonio A. DeSousa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Hope Health in Providence after a long illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Carvalho and the late Angelina (Miranda) Carvalho.
Prior to her retirement she worked most...
James P. Venancio
Apr 23, 2021
James Venancio, 88, of Middleboro, husband of Jeanne (Lizotte) Venancio, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel P. Venancio and the late Georgianna (Motta) Venancio.
Prior to his retirement he was a machine operator at Plymouth Rubber for many years....
Brandy Renae Dinsmore
Apr 23, 2021
Brandy Renae Dinsmore, 32, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Providence, RI, she was a loving daughter of Barbara (Caron) Dinsmore.
An avid reader of such books as Mobey Dick and Edgar Allen Poe, she also loved painting, the beach, and Harleyquin movies....
Maria Margaret Mello
Apr 20, 2021
Maria M. Mello, better known as Margaret, 78, of Somerset, wife of Joseph S. Mello, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at St. Anne's Hospital after an illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Manuel Correia and the late Elvira (Pavao) Correia, she emigrated to Fall River in 1960 and resided in Somerset for...
Ronald J. Soares
Apr 17, 2021
Ronald J. Soares, 76, of Fall River, companion of the late Donna Luz, passed away at St. Anne's Hospital on April 17, 2021 after an illness. Born in, and a lifelong resident of, Fall River, he was a son of the late William P. Soares and the late Mary (Amaral) Soares.
Prior to his retirement over ten...
Alda Araujo
Apr 17, 2021
Alda Araujo, 89, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, she was the only child of the late Daniel Tavares and the late Maria (Da Costa) Tavares. She emigrated to Fall River in 1966 and was employed as a seamstress in...
Isaiah Nicholas Hayes
Apr 17, 2021
Isaiah Nicholas Hayes, 24, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 17, 2021. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, he was a son of Charles Hayes and Vanessa Cruz.
He loved basketball, video games, and making people laugh.
Besides his parents, he leaves: his sister, Charmya Hayes-Paulette of Fall River; his brother, Issac N. Hayes of Fall...
Maria J. Lopes 'Pais'
Apr 16, 2021
Maria Jesus Lopes 'Pais,' 92, of Fall River, God's faithful and devoted servant, entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2021. She passed at home surrounded by her loving children. Beloved wife of the late David DaSilva Pais, she was widowed at the young age of 39. She was the mother of Teresa Constantino (husband Joe) of Cumberland, RI,...
Henry F. Thomas, Jr.
Apr 15, 2021
Henry Franklin Thomas, Jr., 79, of Fall River, husband of Charlotte E. (Costa) Thomas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after an illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Henry F. Thomas, Sr., and the late Catherine V. (Galvin) Thomas, he attended Diman Regional Vocational High School and...
Angela Monsour
Apr 13, 2021
Angela (Marchesi) Monsour, a life-long resident of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was born April 25th, 1923 to the late Frank Marchesi and the late Mary (Cinquini) Marchesi. She was preceded in death by her husband James (Mony) Monsour whom she first met at the beach at Ocean Grove the summer after WWII....
Joao Gaudencio
Apr 13, 2021
João Gaudêncio, 77, husband of Maria Carmelia (Raposo) Gaudencio, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in Remédios, Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Miguel Gaudencio and the late Conceição (Freitas) Gaudencio.
Prior to his retirement he worked as a forklift operator in the...
Edward J. Coady
Apr 12, 2021
Edward J. Coady, 95, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late John A. and Mary Agnes (Greaney) Coady.
A Decorated WWII Army Veteran, he fought in the Battle...
Gabriela Rae Brown
Apr 12, 2021
Gabriela Rae Brown, 7 months old, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Boston Children's Hospital. Gabriela was born on September 11, 2020, to parents Justin and Sandra at Woman & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. She stayed there for two months before transferring to Boston Children's Hospital due to her complexities.
Gabbie...
Donna L. Boissoneault
Apr 11, 2021
Donna L. Boissoneault, 57, of Swansea and wife of Christopher Boissoneault, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Vasconcellos and the late Claire (Plouff) Aguiar.
She loved cooking, baking, knitting, and camping, especially at Shady Acres in Carver, Massachusetts. Donna...
Maria L. Moniz
Apr 9, 2021
Maria Leonor (Carvalho) Moniz, "Lee," 61, of Fall River, wife of Luis Moniz, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, April 9, 2021 after an illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of Ilda (Raposa) Carvalho of Fall River and the late Antonio P. Carvalho, she emigrated to Fall River in 1974.
A...
Barbara Souza
Apr 5, 2021
Barbara Souza, 87, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Brandan Woods Nursing Home in New Bedford after a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Gabriel Souza and the late Clara (Costa) Souza.
Prior to her retirement she was a presser in the local textile...
Emma E. Ewart
Apr 3, 2021
Emma E. Ewart, 90, of Somerset, formerly a life-long resident of Green County, PA and wife of the late Rev. Herbert N. Ewart, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness, surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Born in Rice Landing, PA, she was a daughter of the late John Robinson and the late Irene...
Domingos "Dominique" Oliveira
Apr 3, 2021
Domingos "Dominique" Oliveira, 52, of Fall River, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at home after a long illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Duarte Oliveira and Ines (Almeida) Oliveira.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a Security Guard for a local security...
Joseph B. Medeiros
Apr 3, 2021
Joseph B. Medeiros, 68, of Fall River, Beloved Husband of Leonilde (Fernandes), passed away on April 3, 2021 with his family by his side. Born in Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Albert and Odelia Medeiros. Dedicated Father to Michele and her partner David Rudder, Amy and her husband Matt Cabral, Ryan and his...