Obituaries

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...

Mar 23, 2021

Ruth C. (Anderson) Cranshaw, 90, of Somerset, widow of William Cranshaw Jr., passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Country Gardens Nursing Home in Swansea. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Oscar W. Anderson and the late Ruth (Hollins) Anderson, she was a BMC Durfee High School graduate and in 1957 she moved to Somerset...

Mar 19, 2021

Nair M. Raposa, 78, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel M. Raposa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 19, 2021 in the comforts of her home after a long illness. Born in Terceira, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Georgino Goulart and the late Maria (Silveira) Goulart.

Prior...

Mar 19, 2021

Mariana R. Barao, 100, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel Barao, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021 at Catholic Memorial Home after a brief illness. Born in Fenais da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Machado and the late Etelvina (Ferreira) Machado.

Prior to her retirement she worked...

Mar 19, 2021

Thomas H. Paterson, 69, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, husband of Hyechong (Hah) Paterson, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, March 19, 2021 at home after a long illness. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Thomas H. Paterson and the late Anne (Gilchrist) Paterson.

Prior to his illness and retirement, he...

Mar 8, 2021

Frank J. Rodrigues, 55, of Cranston, Rhode Island, husband of Heather-Marie (Wood) Rodrigues, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Gil and Florence (Lafleur) Rodrigues.

Prior to his passing he was a Correction Officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for many...

Mar 6, 2021

Melissa Silva, 49, of Assonet, formerly of Somerset, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was the beloved daughter of Alda Maria Resendes and Edmund F. Silva.

Melissa loved Mickey Mouse, the holidays, going on long rides with...

Mar 5, 2021

Aires Manuel DaCunha, 57, of Westport, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 5, 2021 at home after a brief illness. Born in Terceira, Azores, he was the son of Aida (Farias) DaCunha and the late Jose M. DaCunha.

Prior to his illness and retirement, he was a machine operator in the local textile industry....