Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 31, 2021

Donald Rioux, 88, of Fall River, MA passed away in his home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Husband of the late Ida (Medeiros) Rioux for 67 years, his life was full of family, faith, food, and love. Donald pursued many interests. He was a wood carver and delighted in making beautiful and useful gifts for people. A...

Mar 28, 2021

Branden Lezandro, 29, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March, 28, 2021. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Lucy (Coelho) Costa (husband, Alan) and the late John M. Lezandro. An avid Boston Bruins and New England Patriots fan, he also loved fishing and, most importantly, spending quality time with his family, especially his nieces...

Mar 28, 2021

Americo J. da Silva, 84, of Fall River, husband of Ilda (Areias) da Silva, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Porto, Portugal, son of the late Jose Salgado da Silva and the late Carolina (Jesus) da Silva, he emigrated to Fall River in 2000.

He was employed as an office...

Mar 27, 2021

Paul T. Cabral, 64, of Portsmouth, RI, the devoted and loving husband of Clotilde "Corky" (Torres) Cabral, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 surrounded by his beloved family after enduring a 15-month battle with stage-4 cancer. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Jose T. Cabral and the late Delores (Pereira) Cabral, and stepson...

Mar 25, 2021

Ilda Oliveira, 72, of Fall River, widow of Duarte Oliveira, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 after an illness. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Rolando Moniz and the late Ilda dos Reis Tavares Brum, she emigrated to Fall River in 1967.

She was employed in the local textile industry for many...

Mar 23, 2021

Veronique Mbongue, 101, of Dighton, formerly of Cameroon, Africa, wife of the late Barthelemy Kom, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at home after a long illness.

Born in Bayangam, Cameroon, Africa, she was a daughter of the late Tame Magdo Nenkam  and the late Marie Kadjie .  Prior to her retirement she was a...