Obituaries

Apr 20, 2023

Michael G. Travers, 57, of Fall River, passed away April 20, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.

Michael was a lifelong resident of Fall River, born to Evelyn Travers and the late Gilbert Travers. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Michael was an avid fisherman and sports fan. He enjoyed...

Apr 18, 2023

Cathleen F. Medeiros, a resident of Westport, passed away on April 18th, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Ronald Medeiros also of Westport.

Born at the Newport Navy Base, Cathleen was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Lacombe and Dorothy Jean Roberts. She grew up to become a...

Apr 12, 2023

Manuel Antunes Silva, 86, of Fall River, passed away on April 12, 2023.

He was the husband of Altina Silva.

Born in Vilarinho Lousa, Portugal, he was the son of the late Antonio Ferreira Silva and Deolinda da Piedade Prata.

Prior to retiring, Manuel was a partner in the F.C. Construction Company. He...

Apr 6, 2023

WESTPORT… Roger R. Chasse, 79, of Westport passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his home.

He was the widower of Evelyn (Petrasso) Chasse.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Laurie Chasse and Jeannette (Paquette) Chasse.

Prior to retiring, Roger worked for the majority of his career at...

Apr 6, 2023

FALL RIVER… Antonio do Rego Peixoto, 91, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the widower of Maria Cabral.

Born in Povoacao, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Tavares Branco and Urania (do Rego) Tavares.

Before retiring,...

Apr 5, 2023

FALL RIVER… Gilberta Encarnacao (Tavares) Brum, 98, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of the late Nascimento Brum.

Born in Sao Vincente Ferreira, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao de Sousa Tavares and Maria (da Encarnacao) Tavares....

Apr 3, 2023

FALL RIVER… Joseph L. Brasil, 87, of Fall River, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home.

He was the loving husband of Lucia (Soares) Brasil.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Brasil and Maria (dos Anjos) Brasil.

Joseph worked for most of his career...

Mar 31, 2023

FALL RIVER… Constance (Carvalho) Nowicki, also known as Coni and Vo Con, passed away on March 31, 2023.

She was the widow of Walter “Hans” Nowicki.

Born in Fall River to Joseph & Maria (Souza) Carvalho, she lived most of her life "down below the hill" and was a graduate of the BMC Durfee Class...

Mar 23, 2023

Sandra Jean (Weeks) Maciel, 84, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of Andrew Maciel, Jr.

Mrs. Maciel was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a daughter of the late Edward A. Weeks and Edith E. (Eldridge) Weeks.

Sandra worked for reliable...

Mar 22, 2023

David M. Cadieux, 46, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2023, at his home.

David was born in Fall River, the son of Linda Cotta (husband Christopher) and David Cadieux (wife Susan)

David was a talented self-employed carpenter. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Giants, Patriots, Red Sox, and...

Mar 21, 2023

Juliette (Fontaine) Gonsalves, 102, of Acushnet, passed away Monday, March 21, 2023, at Hathaway Manor Extended Care, in New Bedford, surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of Antone Gonsalves

Mrs. Gonsalves was born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Wilfred Fontaine and Marie (Doucet) Fontaine.

Prior to retiring, Juliette...

Mar 18, 2023

PORTSMOUTH… Harriette Collins Maney, 80, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Newport, RI, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the former wife of Arthur Unger.

Mrs. Maney was born in Newport, a daughter of the late John Maney and Myrtle (O’neil) Maney.

Harriette was a...

Mar 3, 2023

TIVERTON… Beatrice C. (Botelho) Moniz, 83, of Tiverton, RI passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was the loving wife of the late Antone J. Moniz, to whom she had been married to for 61 years.

Mrs. Moniz was born in Fall River, a daughter of the late...

Mar 1, 2023

FALL RIVER… Liduina Conceicao (Mare) Costa, 81, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the loving wife of Arnaldo Costa.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Agostinho Virginio Mare and Maria da Gloria Sousa Eleuterio.

Liduina...

Feb 26, 2023

Cheryl Ann Bergeron, 63, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, in Boston surrounded by her family.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was a daughter of the late Ronald Bergeron and Shirley (Silvia) Bergeron.

Before retiring, Cheryl spent most of her career working as a home health...

Feb 25, 2023

FALL RIVER… Joseph Martins II, 58, of Fall River passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Joseph Martins and Maria Jose (Sousa) Martins. Joseph was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School and member of Santo Christo Church. He worked in the employment program...

Feb 23, 2023

TIVERTON… Lawrence J. Grota, 75, of Tiverton passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Mary Anne (Benner) Grota.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joaquim Medeiros Grota and Irene (Bento) Grota.

Lawrence was a graduate of...

Feb 20, 2023

FALL RIVER… Jose J. Fernandes, 81, of Fall River, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Fidelia (Madruga) Fernandes.

Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio J. Fernandes and Ines (Melo) Fernandes. Jose immigrated to America...

Feb 19, 2023

Eugene “Geno” Franco, 83, of Assonet, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone Franco and Marianna Franco.

Geno worked as a cook for most of his career at Cosmo’s Pizza, Village Pizza, and Junior's Convenience Store and...

Feb 16, 2023

Normand R. Dube, 84, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was a loving and giving man who contributed to many charities throughout his life. He was a devoted Catholic and loved Jesus with all his heart and soul.

Normand worked as a cook in...