Obituaries

Aug 14, 2020

John D. Moreira, of Fall River, 95, husband of the late Alice (Eleuterio) Moreira, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020, at Somerset Ridge Nursing Center. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Miguel Moreira and the late Mariana (Sousa) Moreira, he emigrated to Fall River in 1966.

He was employed in the...

Aug 13, 2020

Paul M. Pavao, 49, of Westport, husband of Diane C. (Faria) Pavao passed away unexpectedly from a sudden illness on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, the son of Manuel A. Pavao of Fall River and the late Maria Natalia (Pacheco) Pavao, he resided in Westport for the past 16 years.

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Aug 9, 2020

Eduardo S. Cura, 65, of Westport, husband of Tasiana (Cabral) Cura, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 9, 2020 after a long illness.

Born in Vila Franca, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Padre Cura and the late Maria da Trindade (Pacheco) Padre Cura.

Prior to his illness...

Aug 9, 2020

Lorraine Sardinha, 90, of Portsmouth, RI, wife of the late Henry Sardinha, passed-away peacefully in her home on August 9, 2020.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Lorraine was a daughter of the late Antonio Bento Daniel, born in Ponta Garca, Azores and the late Delvina Rose (Sequeira) Daniel, born in Bristol, RI.

Lorraine retired at...

Aug 8, 2020

Natalia R. (Rebelo) Couto, 93, of Somerset , wife of the late John C. Couto, died on August 8, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores and was a daughter of the late Basilio L and Maria C. (Travassos) Rebelo.

She was a Somerset resident for...

Aug 6, 2020

Jorge M. Domingues, 62, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. He was the husband of Maria Constanca Domingues for 42 years.  He was a son of Carlota (Amaral) Domingues and the late Acacio Domingues. Jorge was born in Lisbon, but lived in Viseu. He immigrated from Viseu in 1976 and resided in Fall River since....

Aug 5, 2020

Joseph S. Medeiros, 71, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, Rhode Island, and long-time companion of Christine Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph Medeiros and the late Olivia (Vieira) Medeiros.

Prior...

Aug 2, 2020

Dolores Rose Rego, 81, of Fall River, wife of the late Joseph D. Rego, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 2, 2020.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Correira) Souza.

Del worked as a machine operator in the local textile industry until she retired to take care...

Aug 1, 2020

Michael A.  Pimental, 64, of Fall River, husband of Karen (Henry)  Pimental, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2020 at Newton Wellesley Care Center for Alzheimer's after a long illness.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was a son of the late Eugene and Anita (Pelletier) Pimental.

Prior to his illness he successfully owned and...

Jul 29, 2020

Gloria (Neery) Ackley, 91, of Somerset, wife of the late George Ackley, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Anne's Hospital on July 29, 2020.

Born in Paterson, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Hamod) Neery.

Gloria was a long-time parishioner of St....

Jul 28, 2020

Beatrice M. Valton, 98, of Somerset, wife of the late Joseph V. "Gee Gee" Valton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Home after a long illness.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Cabral Medeiros and the late Maria Conceicao (Sardinha) Medeiros.

Prior...

Jul 25, 2020

Michael R. Marcotte, 61, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Laurier Marcotte, and the late Madeleine (Belliveau) Marcotte, he resided in New Bedford most of his life.

He worked for a time as assistant manager with...

Jul 25, 2020

Margaret E. (Platt) Cabral, 86, of Fall River, widow of Frederick Cabral, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Raymond W. Platt, Sr. and the late Margaret E. (Longshaw) Rolo formerly Platt.

She was employed in the local garment industry, at the...

Jul 24, 2020

Stephen John Peck, Sr., 63, of Raynham, husband of Renee B. (Boucher) Peck, passed away at Morton Hospital in Taunton on July 24, 2020 after a sudden illness. Born in Providence RI, a son of Janet (Stallard) Murdock of Salem, NH, and the late Wesley Peck, he grew up in Seekonk and resided in Rhode Island for...

Jul 23, 2020

Ilda "Ferreira" DeArruda, 95, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 23, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Jose DeArruda and the late Maria Teresa (Martins) DeArruda, she lived in the Azores most of her life.

A quiet and loving individual, she...

Jul 21, 2020

Henry James Crevier, Jr.  58, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly in Boston on July 21, 2020. Henry was born in Fall River and was the son of Irene (Almeida) Crevier and the late Henry James Crevier.

He was a machine operator in the textile industry for many years.

In addition to his mother, he...

Jul 19, 2020

Raymond Chasse, 99, formerly of Somerset, husband of the late Mildred (Wilding) Chasse, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Luc Chasse and the late Nelda (Bedard) Chasse, he resided in Somerset for most of his life.

An Army veteran of World War...

Jul 19, 2020

Edeline Aguiar, 90, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020 in the comforts of her home. She shared sixty-two wonderful years with her late husband, John Aguiar, who  passed in 2015.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Gil and Mary (Cabral) Rodrigues.

Prior to her retirement...

Jul 17, 2020

Estrela Medeiros, 83, of Fall River, wife of the late Edmund Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Southpointe Nursing Home after a long illness.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Laurentina Alechandre.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a machine operator in...

Jul 17, 2020

Maria E. Carvalho, 78, of Tiverton, wife of Michael Carvalho, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Born to the late Agostinho and Maria Gouveia on the island of St. Michael, Azores, she was the youngest of her fourteen siblings.

She was the owner and operator...