Obituaries

Frances Lilliston

Frances Lilliston

Jun 20, 2024

"Granny"

Frances Rodrigues Lilliston, affectionately known as "Granny", 86, of Fall River, MA, passed away June 20, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, in New Bedford.

 Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Bento and Mary (Pavao) Rodrigues.

 Frances had worked for most of her career as a dietary aide, at both Heritage Assisted Living, in Dartmouth, and the John...

Oriana M. Tavares

Oriana M. Tavares

Jun 19, 2024

Oriana M. (Amaral) Tavares, 75, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, June 19, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. 

 She was the widow of the late Carlos M. Tavares. 

 Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Olga Amaral.

 Oriana devoted her life to creating a loving home and cherished every moment with her grandchildren....

Donald J. Medeiros

Donald J. Medeiros

Jun 15, 2024

Donald J. Medeiros, 78, of Tiverton, passed away June 15, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family. 

 He was the loving husband of Anne (Pavao) Medeiros.

 Born in New Bedford, he was a son of the late John Medeiros and Brazlina Medeiros. 

 Prior to retiring, Donald was employed as a security guard for the majority of his career.

 Along with his wife, survivors include...

Linda M. Cotta

Linda M. Cotta

Jun 15, 2024

Linda M. (Moniz) Cotta, 69, of Little Compton, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence, RI.

    Linda is survived by her loving husband Christopher C. Cotta, her daughter Kelly Cadieux Marcondes, her siblings Denise Wood and Karen and Philip Thornsbury, and her beloved dog Ellie. 

    She is also survived by...

Brian Barboza

Brian Barboza

Jun 11, 2024

Brian E. Barboza, 68, of Fall River, passed away June 11th, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

 Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Ernest “Barney” Barboza and Lorraine (Pedia) Barboza. 

 Prior to retiring, Brian worked as a greenskeeper for the Montaup Country Club. In his free time he enjoyed volunteering for local men’s and women's...

Susan White

Susan White

Jun 3, 2024

Susan Ellen (Moniz) White, 61, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at her home.

    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Antone J. Moniz and Beatrice C. (Botelho) Moniz.

    Susan spent the majority of her career working as a payroll specialist. In her free time, she loved going...

Joanne Larrivee

Joanne Larrivee

Jun 2, 2024

Larrivee, Joanne, 83, of Fall River, MA, passed away on June 2, 2024. Joanne was born on November 22, 1940, in Malden, Massachusetts, and was proud to call Boston her home for the majority of her life, including where she raised her three sons. She was a 1958 graduate of the Rice School in Boston, MA. A kind and compassionate...

Manuel Ferreira

Manuel Ferreira

Jun 2, 2024

Manuel S. Ferreira, Jr. of Dartmouth peacefully passed away on June 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 8, 1951, to the late Manuel S. Ferreira and Georgina Medeiros Ferreira, Manny lived a life full of warmth and laughter.    After graduating from Durfee High School, Manny pursued his passion for history at UMass Dartmouth (formerly SMU),...

Manuel V. De Andrade

Manuel V. De Andrade

May 16, 2024

Manuel V. De Andrade, 88, of Fall River, passed away May 16th, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by his family.



    He was the widower of the late Maria E. De Andrade.



    Born Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Enrique Vieira Andrade and Guilherme Andrade, and emigrated to this country in...

Debi Oliveira

Debi Oliveira

May 15, 2024

Debi A. Oliveira, 60, of Tiverton, passed away May 15, 2024, at Newport Hospital, by her husband’s side.    She was the loving spouse of Joseph Oliveira.    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Adelbert Alan Martin and Helen (Plonka) Martin. She grew up in Tiverton and later lived in Assonet, before returning to Tiverton.    ...

Jose Cordeiro

Jose Cordeiro

May 10, 2024

Jose Manuel Almeida Cordeiro, 69, of Fall River, passed away May 10th, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.    He was the loving husband of Julieta Carvalho.    Born in Feteiras, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Cordeiro and Maria de Almeida.    Prior to retiring, Jose worked in the construction industry, mostly...

Antonio Couto

Antonio Couto

May 9, 2024

Antonio De Paiva Couto, 85, of Fall River, passed away May 9th, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.    He was the loving husband of Maria Olga (Cabral) Couto.    Born in Ribeirinha, Ribeira Grande, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose do Couto Rego and Didia Janeiro Paiva.    Prior to retiring, Antonio worked for...

Joseph Medeiros, Jr.

Joseph Medeiros, Jr.

May 4, 2024

Joseph Medeiros Jr., 87, of Tiverton, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.    He was the loving husband of Edith (Cordeiro) Medeiros, to whom he was married for 66 wonderful years; the two of them were inseparable.    Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Medeiros and Evangelina...

Maria Fernandes

Maria Fernandes

Apr 7, 2024

Maria “Fatima” D. (Gomes) Fernandes, 75, of Westport, passed away from a long battle with cancer on April 7, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family.    She was the loving wife of Manuel Mateus Fernandes, to whom she had been married to for 55 years.    Born in Mosteiros, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late...

Fernando Machado

Fernando Machado

Apr 3, 2024

Fernando M. Machado, 75, of Fall River, passed away April 3, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

    He was the widower of the late Maria Lourdes (Da Silva) Machado.

    Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Laurenio Machado and Maria Jose Machado. Fernando was a veteran of the Portuguese Army and...

Duarte Teves

Duarte Teves

Apr 2, 2024

Duarte M. Teves, 78, of Fall River, passed away April 2, 2024, in St. Michael, Azores.



    He was the loving husband of Ermelinda (Pires) Teves.



    Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Francisco Da Costa and Maria da Conceicao do Rego Coelho.



    Prior to retiring, Duarte worked for a landscaping company for...

Anne M. Katz

Anne M. Katz

Mar 31, 2024

Anne M. Katz passed away on March 31, 2024, at the age of 65 in Tiverton, Rhode Island. She was born on April 22, 1958, in Swansea, MA. Anne will be deeply missed by her family and friends.    Anne had a fulfilling career, working as an EMT in the town of Tiverton, RI, as an ER tech at Newport...

Robert M. Medeiros

Robert M. Medeiros

Mar 28, 2024

Robert M. Medeiros, 58, of Somerset, passed away March 28th, 2024, at Catholic Memorial Home, surrounded by his family.

    Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph F. Medeiros, Jr. and Nellie Mae (Ferrell) Medeiros. 

    Prior to retiring, Robert spent most of his career as a steelworker at the Belcher Corporation, and later worked...

Joan Coelho

Joan Coelho

Mar 26, 2024

Joan (Martin) Coelho, 72, of Tiverton, passed away March 26th, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family.    She was the widow of the late Arthur R. Coelho, Jr.    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel B. Martin and Anna (Souza) Martin.    Prior to retiring, Joan spent most of her career as the...

David Mello

David Mello

Mar 18, 2024

David J. Mello, 77, of Fall River, died Monday, March 18, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.     Born in Fall River, a son of the late George P. and Dorothy S. Mello, he resided in Fall River most of his life.     He attended B.M.C. Durfee High School and was a 40-year veteran of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. He...

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