Obituaries

Feb 20, 2022

Mark C. Potter, 63, of Tiverton, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at his home.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Potter and Joyce (Whyte) Potter.

Prior to retiring, he worked for most of his life as a stone mason. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing. Mark...

Feb 20, 2022

Francis J. Aguiar, 87, of Tiverton, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Shirley (Souza) Aguiar.

Born in Tiverton, he was a son of the late Manuel Aguiar and Mary Silvia.

Before retiring, he was employed as a Tiverton Police Officer...

Feb 14, 2022

Francisco J. Farias, 72, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, in Boston.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Francisco and Rose (Moniz) Farias.

Prior to retiring, he worked as an autobody technician for most of his career. In his free time,...

Feb 13, 2022

John P. Aguiar, 78, of Fall River, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late John P. Aguiar and Lydia (Pimental) Aguiar.

John was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for most of his...

Feb 7, 2022

Shirley M. (Cabral) Rego, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare, in Bristol, RI.

She was the widow of the late William Rego.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Ferreira) Cabral.

Prior...

Jan 28, 2022

Delores Brilhante, 88, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Brilhante and Deolinda (Rapoza) Brilhante.

Prior to retiring, she was employed as a floor lady at the former Fall River Manufacturing and was...

Jan 26, 2022

TIVERTON… Diamentina (Reposa) Perry, 91, of Tiverton, passed away January 26, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of the late Raymond T. Perry.

Diamentina was born in Portsmouth, RI, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Reposa and stepmother, “Tia.”

Prior to retiring, Mrs. Perry worked as...

Jan 19, 2022

FALL RIVER… Alzira (Carreiro-Vieira) Salsinha, 83, of Fall River, passed away January 19, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late Jose M. Salsinha.

Alzira was born in Agua Retorta, Sao Miguel, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Inocencio Vieira and Maria Da Conceicao Carreiro.

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Jan 19, 2022

TAUNTON… Joanie M. (Moniz) Troia, 72, passed away January 19, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late Michael Troia, retired Fall River Police Dept. Detective.

Joanie was born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Joseph Moniz, Jr. and Beatrice (Marshall) Moniz.

Survivors include...

Jan 16, 2022

Jeffrey R. Durette, 58, of Berkley, passed away with his family by his side on January 16, 2022, at Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, in Swansea after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

He was the loving husband of Nicole (Duquette) Durette.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of Roger and Mariette (Trepanier) Durette....

Jan 13, 2022

Francis Canulla age 98 of Westport, MA. passed away on January 13, 2022.  Born in Fall River, he was the son of Domenico and Domenica (Serafini) Canulla. Francis served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the Fall River Police Dept. motorcycle division before moving to Florida. Upon his return to MA, he was employed...

Jan 10, 2022

FALL RIVER… Gilbert O. Lourenco, 70, of Somerset, passed away January 10, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the long-time companion of Ann M. Arruda.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel O. and Lilia (Gonsalves) Lourenco.

Gilbert spent over 30 years as the...

Jan 10, 2022

Maureen Rego, 56, of Conway, South Carolina, passed away January 10, 2022, at Miriam Hospital, in Providence.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Domingos Rego and Artemisia Rego. She lived in Swansea Massachusetts for 55 years and recently moved down to South Carolina full time this past summer.

She was...

Jan 5, 2022

Sara Dawn Carvalho, 41, of Tiverton, passed away January 5, 2022.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of George Carvalho and Phyllis Heath.

She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her son.

Along with her parents, survivors include her son Zachary Sullivan. She was predeceased by her companion, John Joseph Sullivan....

Jan 5, 2022

FALL RIVER… Evaristo Boleates, 86, of Fall River, passed away January 5, 2022, at Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Brockton.

He was the loving husband of Maria Conceicao (Sousa) Boleates.

Evaristo was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, a son of the late Manuel Boleates and Filomena Da Costa.

Prior to retiring, Mr. Boleates...

Dec 29, 2021

FALL RIVER… Maria F. (Dos Santos) Vidinha, 87, of Fall River, passed away December 29, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late Manuel Vidinha.

Maria was born in Vila Franca Do Campo, Sao Miguel, Azores. She was a daughter of the late Antonio De Medeiros Santos and...

Dec 25, 2021

Doreen Marie Arruda, 53 of Fall River, passed away December 25th during the early hours of Christmas Morning, in the comfort of her own home.

She leaves behind her grandson Mason Ferris, her companion dog Poochka, her son-in-law Michael Ferris, her daughter Dorn Marie Arruda, namesake of her most beloved sister, by whom she is predeceased, her...

Dec 25, 2021

FALL RIVER… Jose S. DeMelo, 96, of Fall River, passed away December 25, 2021, at home after many years of loving and devoted care from his wife, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Izaura (Rebello) DeMello and earlier in the week celebrated 68 years of marriage.

Jose was born in Sao Pedro...

Dec 18, 2021

FALL RIVER/SWANSEA… Fernandes Medeiros, 97, passed away December 18, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was the widow of Cecelia (Ferreira) Medeiros.

Fernandes was born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel Medeiros and Rose (Farias) Medeiros.

Prior to retiring, Mr. Medeiros worked for 40 years as a Cement...

Dec 12, 2021

FALL RIVER… Manuel A. Carvalho, 74, passed away December 12, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Maria B. (Ventura) Carvalho, to whom he had been married to since 1973.

Manuel was born in Mosteiros, Sao Miguel, Azores. He was a son of the late Antonio Filipe Carvalho...