Obituaries

Sep 18, 2018

Mary Barboza, 88, of Fall River, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 18 th 2018 at the Highlander Nursing Home. Born in East Providence, Rhode Island, a daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Texeira) Barboza, formerly of Plain St, she resided in Fall River most of her life.

She was a graduate...

Sep 14, 2018

Lloyd R. Sherman, "Skip," 57, of Fall River, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018, at Somerset Ridge Nursing Center. Lifelong resident of Fall River, he was a son of Celia (Babiarz) Sherman and the late Frederick Sherman. He was a maintenance worker for the Bristol County court system for many years.

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Sep 13, 2018

Angelina (Alves Barbosa) Paiva, 96, widow of Joao Botelho Paiva, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at home. Born in Ribeira-Seca da Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Jacinto Barbosa and the late Maria da Gloria (Alves) Barbosa. As a fulltime homemaker she helped raise her grandchildren. Angelina loved...

Sep 13, 2018

Lori A. (Silva) Carvalho, 46, of Fall River, wife of William J. Carvalho, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Barbara (Oliveira) Silva of Fall River and the late Jose Silva.

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Sep 13, 2018

Laurina (DeSousa) Torres, the devoted wife to her husband of 40 years, Antonio Torres, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at the age of sixty, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores, and was a daughter of the late Manuel DeSousa and  Luzia (Adolfo) DeSousa. She had always been a tirelessly hard-working wife,...

Sep 12, 2018

Henry M. Hanoud, 94, of Fall River, husband of the late Eva (Mirza) Hanoud, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Monsour Hanoud and the late Elizabeth (Nassiff) Hanoud.

He worked as a die-cut operator at J. &...

Sep 11, 2018

Richard David Correllas, 81, of Somerset, husband of Janice (DiNucci) Correllas, passed away peacefully at home on September  11, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph and Constance (Andrade) Correllas. He was owner and proprietor of Billy's Cafe which he successfully operated for many years prior to his illness....

Sep 10, 2018

Douglas John Nasiff, 53, of North Dartmouth, husband of Nelia (Raposo) Nasiff, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Marilyn (Habib) Nasiff and the late Frederick P. Nasiff, Sr. He was co-owner of Nasiff Fruit Company, a business which he was extremely passionate about. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed...

Sep 7, 2018

Edward "Frosty" Abdow, 90, of Fall River, husband of the late Oski (Michaelian) Abdow, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Azar and Allia (Francis) Abdow.. Edward was the owner and proprietor of Frosty Beverage which he successfully operated for over sixty years. He...

Sep 7, 2018

Catarina (Bonanca) Melo, 64, of Fall River, wife of the late Norberto Melo, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 Born in St. Michael, Azores she was a daughter of the late Joao and Maria Luisa (Alves) Bonanca. She leaves her siblings John Bonanca and his wife Julie of Swansea, Edward Bonanca of Fall River and  Ana Ferraz and her...

Sep 6, 2018

Paul Leo Driscoll, Jr., 82, of Fall River, former husband of Evelyn (Furtado) Driscoll, passed away peacefully on Thursday after a long illness. Born in Taunton, MA, he was a son of the late Paul Leo Driscoll, Sr., and the late Helen (Tatro) Driscoll. He was the owner and proprietor of Leo's Canteen for many years prior to his...

Sep 6, 2018

Jose Carvalho Silva, 92, of Fall River, husband of the late Rosa (Pontes) Silva, passed away peacefully on Thursday at the Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fenais da Luz, St.Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Luis and Georgina (Silva) Carvalho. He was a tailor for Anderson Little for many years prior to his retirement. Jose had...

Sep 5, 2018

Albert John Dubreuil, 65, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday . A lifetime resident of Fall River, he was the son of the late Albert A. and Claudette (Costa) Dubreuil. In his 40-year career at National Grid he worked as a troubleshooter, supervisor, and most recently apprentice coordinator. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical...

Sep 2, 2018

Olivia Santos-Dion, 85, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, wife of the late Donald Santos, passed away peacefully on Sunday. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Lia (Carvalho) Silva. A devout Catholic, she was a member of the Holy Rosary Sodality and the Women's Guild. She was also past President of...

Aug 28, 2018

Jorgina Cordeiro, 70, of Fall River, widow of Manuel D. Cordeiro, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Frank DeAlmeida Frizado and the late Conceicao (DeAlmeida) DeAlmeida Frizado, she had worked for a number of years at the former Bradley Scott Clothing....

Aug 27, 2018

Katherine Mischelle Kelli Hubbard, 51, of Dartmouth, passed away on August 27, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia she was the daughter of Brenda (Bailey) Carwile and the late William Hubbard.

She had been a manager at various 7-11 stores and was also a driver for Tremblay Bus Company.

She is survived...

Aug 19, 2018

Kenneth K. Ponte, 61, of Fall River, companion of Deborah Silvia, passed away peacefully on Sunday after a long illness. Born in Fall River, a son of the late John E. and the late Carmen (Rioux) Ponte. He  was a carpenter all of his life, and was a member of the Liberal Club.In addition to his companion he...

Aug 17, 2018

Hirondina "Maria" Ledo, 87, of Somerset, wife of the late Manuel A. Ledo, passed away peacefully on Friday after a long illness. Born in Fenais da Luz, St.Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late John and Francisca (Ferreira daSilva) Sousa. She was a machine operator in the local textile industry for many years prior to her retirement....

Aug 14, 2018

Maria Natalia Viveiros Pacheco, 78, of Fall River, the wife of Adelino Bonifacio Pacheco, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Born in Pilar de Bretanha, she was the daughter of the late Jose Viveiros and Virginia Mauricio Cordeiro Viveiros.

In addition to her husband she is survived by: Ana Isabel Pacheco of Dartmouth, Joseph Manuel Pacheco...

Aug 10, 2018

Shirley M. Bruneau, 83, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, wife of the late Robert Bruneau, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Mabel Emond. While raising her family, she and her late husband owned and operated Robert's TV.

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