Obituaries

Aug 24, 2023

Robert J. Mello, 87, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, died Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Somerset Ridge Center, surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of the late Louise (Bercier) Mello, to whom he was married for 58 years.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Emily Mello and...

Aug 17, 2023

Lynn M. (Medeiros) Gauthier, 49, of Westport, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Orlando Medeiros and Emily (Pacheco) Medeiros, and was a life-long resident of Westport.

Mrs. Gauthier worked for several years in the automotive dealership industry....

Aug 16, 2023

Ernesto L. Borges, 87, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Ana M. (Tavares-Pereira) Borges.

Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Ernesto Borges and Maria dos Anjos Leite Amaral....

Aug 15, 2023

FALL RIVER… Nuno M. Pires, 68, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Clara (de Jesus) Pires.

Born in Prados, Portugal, he was a son of the late Jose Pires and Luciana (Cruz) Pires.

Prior to retiring, Nuno worked...

Aug 11, 2023

Maria Hernandez Cruz, 56, of Fall River, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, in Boston.

Born in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of Hector Hernandez and Emelia Cruz.

Before retiring, Maria had worked for several years as a housing coordinator.

She is survived by her son Alexander...

Aug 11, 2023

Rui Miguel Vieira Arruda, age 46, of North Dartmouth, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of Duarte Manuel Reis Arruda and the late Maria da Fatima (Vieira) Arruda.

Rui had a deep love for sports, often reading sports magazines...

Aug 10, 2023

FALL RIVER… Keith T. Hussey, 66, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, July 10 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the widower of the late Laura (Snow) Hussey.

Born in Opa-Locka, Florida, he was a son of Imelda (Columbe) Hussey and the late Thomas Hussey. Prior to retiring, he worked for...

Aug 7, 2023

FALL RIVER… Maria Deolinda, 97, of Fall River, passed away August 7, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of the late Antonio Farias.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel de Sousa and Maria de Estrella Melo.

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Aug 7, 2023

FALL RIVER… Maria Jose “Maryjo” (Ferraz) Matos, 95, of Fall River, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Costa Ferraz and Maria (Nascimento) Ferraz.

Prior to retiring, Maria was employed for many years as a sewing...

Aug 6, 2023

Amanda L. Barry, 42, of North Carolina, formerly of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Battleboro, North Carolina.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Thomas Barry and Theresa (Rebello) Hecox.

Survivors include her grandfather Edward Correia; her uncle Michael Correia (wife Renee); her cousins: Destiny Arruda, Alexus Correia,...

Aug 6, 2023

FALL RIVER… Mario DaSilva, 76, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Maria Isabel (Teodoro) DaSilva.

Born in Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Mario Alves DaSilva and Maria dos...

Jul 30, 2023

FALL RIVER… Felix Imbriano, 60, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, July 30 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the husband of Angela (Martucci) Imbriano.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was a son of the late Felice Imbriano and Rosina (Annicchiarico) Imbriano.

Felix, a vibrant soul, was a...

Jul 27, 2023

Patricia Ann (Amaral) Bigelow, 74, of Tiverton, RI, passed away Thursday, July 27th, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was the loving wife of George W. Bigelow, Jr.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Amaral and Virginia (Silvia) Amaral, and sister of the late Alfred P. Amaral....

Jul 22, 2023

John C. DeSousa, 76, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the widower of the late Maria Margaret (Botelho) DeSousa.

Born in Faja De Baixo, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Sousa and Maria de Jesus Sousa.

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Jul 21, 2023

Carol A. (Pelletier) Arruda, 77, of Fall River passed away, Friday, July 21 , 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of the late William S. Arruda.

Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Pelletier and Marguerite Pelletier.

Prior to her retirement, Carol worked as...

Jul 17, 2023

Kenneth M. Tavares, 74, of Fall River, MA passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2023 after a battle with dementia.

He was born in Fall River on July 2, 1949 to Antone and Zelma Martin Tavares. He graduated from Diman Vocational High School and immediately enlisted in the Air Force. He was in the Air...

Jul 15, 2023

FALL RIVER… Lisa Marie (DeMello) DaCosta, 47, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence, RI.

She was the loving wife of Gil DaCosta.

Born in Newport, RI, she was a daughter of Linda (Young) DeMello and the late George DeMello.

Lisa was a homemaker...

Jul 9, 2023

FALL RIVER… Kevin Martins Cabral, 37, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 9 2023, at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, in Houston, TX.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Jose Cabral and Maria (Martins) Cabral. Kevin worked as a tile setter for JM Cabral Custom Floors and enjoyed playing video...

Jul 4, 2023

FALL RIVER… Irene (Silva) Melo, 91, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of the late Jose C. Melo.

Born in Porto Formoso, St. Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao da Luz Silva and Maria Jose Silva....

Jun 30, 2023

TIVERTON, RI… Eileen Barboza, 78, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by her family.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph A. Barboza and Delia (Oliver) Barboza.

Eileen attended the James L. Maher Center in Middletown, for many years, and...