Obituaries

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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Aug 10, 2018

Hailey Angel Allard, 20, of Somerset, passed away early morning on Friday, August 10, 2018, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Fall River, the daughter of Keryann Estrela and Matthew Allard, she was a lifelong resident of Somerset, and a Class of 2016 graduate of Somerset Berkley Regional High School....

Aug 9, 2018

Francis R. Bird III, 33, of Fall River, husband of Sara (Melo) Bird, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday August 9, 2018, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Son of Francis and Marie (Silvia) Bird of Fall River, he worked for many years as a tow truck driver with various local area towing companies. More recently he was employed...

Aug 7, 2018

Ernest Elias Saab, 95, of Fall River, husband of the late Jeanne (Wernik) Saab, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Elias and Mary (Azar) Saab. A graduate of Southeastern Mass Institute of Technology, now UMass Dartmouth, he was employed as a textile engineer for the...

Aug 4, 2018

Luis Linhares Rego, 61, of Fall River, husband of Maria De Lurdes (Lopes) Rego, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018.  He was the husband of the late Alexandrina (Medeiros) Rego for 26 years before her passing.  Luis was born in São Pedro Nordestinho, São Miguel and was a son of Maria Olivia (Linhares) Correia and the...

Aug 3, 2018

Manuel Raposo , passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 in Fall River at the age of eighty-eight. Mr. Raposo was a huge Benfica fan and loved to watch soccer in general. He also loved fishing. Manuel was  born in Bretanha, St.Michael, and was a son of the late Luis and  the late Maria (Estrella) Raposo. He is survived...

Aug 3, 2018

John "Mersh" Borges, 89, of Fall River, husband of Agnes (Farias), passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018. John was born in Fall River and was a son of the late Rosella O'Brien. Mersh was an avid cook and talented tailor who kept his sons and grandchildren well fed and well dressed. He was a long time treasurer of the...

Jul 26, 2018

Donna Marie Medeiros, 68, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel C. and Gilda (Resendes) Medeiros. She loved going out to dinner, walking, and simply being with her family. Donna leaves: her sisters, Barbara Leite and her husband Robert of Swansea, Mary Jane Desmarais...

Jul 25, 2018

Thomas Soares, 80, son of the late John & Mary (Avila) Soares, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Fall River, he was employed as a cook at various local area restaurants, including Al Mac Diner, for many years.

He served...

Jul 24, 2018

Rui M. Couto, 74, of Fall River, husband of Maria de Ceu (Soares) Couto, passed away with his family by his side on July 24, 2018 in Fall River. Rui was born in Feteira Grande, Nordeste, and was a son of the late Angelo Aguiar and Maria do Carmo Resendes. Mr. Couto was a retired finish carpenter for Alden Yachts...

Jul 20, 2018

Steven J. Simanski, 28, of Fall River, devoted husband of Amanda Lynn (Seidl) Simanski, doting father of Lillian M. Simanski, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 20, 2018, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Newton, son of Susan (Boynton) Simanski of Taunton, and Myron J. Simanski of Brockton, stepson of Karen (DiBona) Simanski, he resided in Fall...

Jul 19, 2018

Michael C. Borden, 70, of Fall River, husband of Gilles DeCotret, passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Lillian (Mauro) Borden. Prior to his retirement, he was a hairdresser for many years.  A longtime member of the Elks and Amvets, he was also an...

Jul 14, 2018

Matilde B. Sousa, 78, of Florida, formerly of Westport, wife of the late Anselmo Sousa, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2018. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Felipe and Maria Conceicao (Marques) Borges. Prior to her retirement, she was a machine operator in the local textile industry for many years. Matilde...

Jul 14, 2018

Mary "Maria" Santos Silva (Barnes), 94, of Fall River, passed away on July 14, 2018. Born in Warren RI, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Maria (Soares) Silva. She worked in the local textile industry as a sewing machine operator. She is survived by her children Lucien Silva (wife Ginny) of Marshfield, Virginia Silva Leeman of Fall...