Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Stephen John Peck, Sr.

Stephen John Peck, Sr.

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...

Ilda "Ferreira" Dearruda

Ilda "Ferreira" Dearruda

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...

Henry James Crevier, Jr.

Henry James Crevier, Jr.

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...

Raymond Chasse

Raymond Chasse

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...

Edeline Aguiar

Edeline Aguiar

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...

Estrela Medeiros

Estrela Medeiros

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...

Maria E. Carvalho

Maria E. Carvalho

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...

Alexandrina B. Pacheco

Alexandrina B. Pacheco

Jul 15, 2020

Alexandrina (Barbosa) Pacheco, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was the adored and beloved wife of the late Jose T. Pacheco (who passed away in 2017) with whom she enjoyed 58 years of marriage. Together Alexandrina and Jose patiently and lovingly raised ten children while bridging the cultural differences of life in Fall River,...

Bruce E. Carrolton

Bruce E. Carrolton

Jul 10, 2020

Bruce E. Carrolton, 72, of Fall River, husband of Dale(Medeiros) Carrolton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2020 at home after a long illness.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Gordon M. Carrolton and the late Anita M.(Barbelle) Carrolton.

Prior to his retirement he worked for the Fall...

Jose Raposo

Jose Raposo

Jul 9, 2020

Jose Raposo, 83, of Fall River, husband of Matilde (Oliveira) Raposo, passed away peacefully at home, with his wife of 57 years by his side, on Thursday, July 9, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Luis Raposo and the late Maria (Estrela) Raposo, he emigrated to Fall River in...

Salvatore Ruggieri

Salvatore Ruggieri

Jul 4, 2020

Salvatore Ruggieri, 89, of Fall River, husband of Cynthia A. (Freitas) Ruggieri, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Southpointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center after a long illness. Born in Cranston, R.I., a son of the late Nichola Ruggieri and the late Mary (LaRocca) Ruggieri, he lived in Fall River most of his life.

He...

Silvina Cabral

Silvina Cabral

Jul 3, 2020

Silvina Cabral, of Fall River, widow of Joao R. Cabral, passed away at home on Friday, July 3, 2020. Born in Feteira Grande Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Jose Placido, Jr. and the late Maria Luiz Medeiros, she emigrated to Fall River in 1968.

She had worked in the local textile industry for...

Ian A. Amarantes

Ian A. Amarantes

Jul 2, 2020

Ian A. Amarantes, 43, of Fall River, fiancé of Rebecca (Goff) Dozois, Passed away at home on Thursday July 2, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, a son of Mary Jane (Santos) Amarantes of Westport and the late Robert Amarantes, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River.

He was a truck driver with...

John M. Silva, Jr.

John M. Silva, Jr.

Jul 1, 2020

John M. Silva, Jr, 82, of Somerset, husband of Yvonne (Legace) Silva, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, after an extended illness. Born in Fall River, a son of the late John M. Silva and the late Anna (Tavares) Silva, he lived in Somerset for the past 15 years. He had also resided in Gloversville, NY,...

Geraldine E. Rebello

Geraldine E. Rebello

Jun 28, 2020

Geraldine E. (Phelps) Rebello, of Dighton, wife of John Rebello, passed away at Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center, Somerset, on June 28, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Earl Phelps and the late Margaret (LaBrie) Phelps.

She worked for many years as a customer service representative in the...

Dorothy Pimental

Dorothy Pimental

Jun 28, 2020

Dorothy (Furtado) Pimental, 91, of Swansea, wife of the late Daniel D. Pimental, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at St. Anne's Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Jacintho Furtado and the late Edalina (Roderigues) Furtado.

Prior to her retirement she worked...

Lillian Siverhus

Lillian Siverhus

Jun 28, 2020

Lillian Siverhus, 88, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2020 at Hope Health after a long illness.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Antone Almeida and the late Diamantina (Martin) Almeida.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as nurse's aide at various local nursing homes...

Jose Borges

Jose Borges

Jun 26, 2020

Jose Borges, 57 of Fall River, the  husband  of Maria (Morgado) Borges, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. Born in Vila Real, Portugal a son of the late Manuel and Ana (Machado) Borges.

He was a laborer for Larosa Construction for many years.

In addition to his wife of 37 years, he...

Victoria Travassos

Victoria Travassos

Jun 26, 2020

Victoria Travassos, 37, of Fall River passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, in Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Reginald and Barbara (Correiro) Travassos.  She had worked as a CNA for many years

She is survived by: her 2 daughters, Jayla and Alexia Ferreira, 3 siblings...

Ashley Shana Gouveia

Ashley Shana Gouveia

Jun 20, 2020

Ashley Shana Gouveia, 26, of Fall River, passed away Saturday June 20, 2020 the result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Catija (Mussagy) Gouveia, of Fall River, and the late Eduino A. Gouveia. She was employed as a personal care attendant with Greater Boston Home Health Care Services.

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