Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Antero M. Agostinho
Jul 26, 2025
Antero Medeiros Agostinho, 87 Fall River, passed at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Maria Pacheco Agostinho.
Born in São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of Bazilio M. Agostinho and Maria da Luz Moniz.
He was the father of Goretti Sousa (husband Manny), Dinarte Agostinho (wife Charlene), Dina Cooper (husband Terry), and...
Joao M. Salsinha
Jul 25, 2025
Joao M. Salsinha, 80, of Tiverton, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, surrounded by his family.
He was the widower of the late Maria dos Anjos (Moreira) Salsinha.
Born in Furnas, São Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Antonio Salsinha and the late Maria Conceição (Oliveira) Salsinha.
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Robin Ann Lewis
Jul 20, 2025
Robin Ann (Sousa) Lewis, 61, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the loving wife of Russell Lewis.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Roland Sousa and Dolores (Bruske) Sousa.
Robin dedicated over 25 years of her...
Michael Perry
Jul 18, 2025
Michael Perry, 72, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Patricia (Uchman) Perry.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Frank and Gilda (Costa) Perry.
Mike dedicated most of his career as a business manager for the...
Alice P. Castanho
Jul 16, 2025
Alice P. (Arruda) Castanho, 90, of Tiverton, passed away Wednesday, July 16th, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
She was the widow of the late John M. Castanho.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Arruda and the late Gilberta (Pereira) Arruda.
Alice worked for most of her career as a...
Douglas M. Pedder
Jul 9, 2025
Douglas M. Pedder, 77, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Maria (Beirola) Pedder.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late William Pedder and Josephine (Hanna) Pedder.
Douglas dedicated the majority of his career as a Director...
Frank J. Placido
Jul 1, 2025
Frank J. Placido, 73, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.
Born in Newport, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Frank J. Placido and Mary A. (Souza) Placido.
Frank worked for the majority of his career as a boat builder and found great joy in working...
Dennis R. Morgan
Jun 25, 2025
Dennis R. Morgan, 73, of Swansea, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
He was the loving husband of Donna (Banville) Morgan.
Born in Fall River on May 26, 1952, Dennis was a son of the late Elmon Morgan and Georgina (Amaral) Morgan.
Dennis worked as a skilled machinist throughout his career, dedicating himself to his craft with...
Frances G. Lima
Jun 25, 2025
Frances G. (Stables) Lima, affectionately known as "Nana," passed away peacefully at her home in Tiverton, Rhode Island, surrounded by her cherished family on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born in Aberdeen, Bonnie Scotland, Fran had resided in Tiverton for over 50 years. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Bascillia Stables and...
Clemente Oliveira Farias
Jun 20, 2025
Clemente Oliveira Farias, 76, of Swansea, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Fernanda (Da Silva) Farias.
Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Joaoquim Farias and Noemia (Oliveira) Farias.
Prior to retiring, Clemente dedicated most of his career to...
Altino Manuel Oliveira
Jun 18, 2025
Altino Manuel Oliveira, 76, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.
He was the widower of Maria DeJesus (Furtado) Oliveira.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel de Oliveira and Maria Jose De Sousa.
Altino was a dedicated and hardworking man who...
Robert Bouchard
Jun 16, 2025
Robert “Bobby” Bouchard, 57, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly June 16, 2025 at his home.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of Loretta (Tavares) Carreira and the late Robert Bouchard.
Bobby worked for Anderson-Little in Fall River early in his career. He was known as a very happy person who loved taking trips and enjoyed...
Joseph Souza, Jr.
Jun 16, 2025
Joseph Souza Jr., 74, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, on his wedding anniversary, at home surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Alice (Brown) Souza, to whom he had been married for 55 years.
He was born in Fall River, son of Wilhemina (Medeiros) Perry and the late Joseph Souza...
Sandra Ann Ratcliffe
Jun 13, 2025
Sandra Ann (Lima) Ratcliffe, “Sandy”, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at the John Clarke Retirement Center in Middletown, Rhode Island.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Lima and Sarah (Arruda) Lima.
She was the loving wife of Harold H. Ratcliffe Jr., “Butch”, to whom she had been married to for over...
Justin Crofton
Jun 6, 2025
Justin M. Crofton, 40, of Swansea, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2025.
He was the loving partner of Victoria Greene.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of Frank Crofton and Cheryl (Machado) Crofton.
Justin dedicated most of his career to working as a direct support professional at a group home, bringing compassion and care to those he served. He earned...
Kerri L. St. Germain
Jun 4, 2025
Kerri L. (Gonsalves) St. Germain, 61, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was the longtime partner of Luis Carreiro, for 27 years.
Born in Somerset, she was a daughter of Norma (DiCesaro) Gonsalves and the late Joseph Gonsalves.
Kerri dedicated most of her career as a...
Edna Marie Tavares
May 29, 2025
Edna M. (Parsons) Tavares, age 86, of Tiverton passed away peacefully on May 29th. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who will be remembered for her fierce love, generous heart, and unmistakable spirit.
Born in Newfoundland, Canada, Edna met her husband of 69 years Lawrence "Pee Wee" Tavares when he was stationed in the...
Antonio E. Crancha
May 25, 2025
Antonio E. Crancha, 58, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, May 25th at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, surrounded by his family.
Born in Ponta Garça, Saint Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Leonel C. Crancha and the late Maria L. (Roias) Crancha.
Most recently, Antonio was employed as a roofer, throughout his career...
Fernando Couto
May 18, 2025
Fernando V. Couto, 74, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Saint Anne's Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Maria Eugenia (Correia) Couto, to whom he was married for 50 years.
Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Gil Couto and...
Christine M. Conlon
May 14, 2025
Christine Marie (Correia) Conlon, 61, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at St. Anne's Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the loving wife of Richard G. Conlon.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Arthur Correia and Grace (Gaspar) Correia.
Christine devoted many years to serving her community as a dietary...
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Finding Obituaries in the Greater Fall River Region
While our website lists recent obituaries for families we serve throughout Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Dighton, Freetown, Little Compton, Tiverton, and Portsmouth, and surrounding areas, we understand you might be searching more broadly or for historical records.
Fall River Herald News Obituaries: This local newspaper often publishes death notices for individuals from across the region, not just Fall River. Searching the Fall River Herald News obits section can be helpful for finding historical notices from Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and surrounding towns.
Historical Obituaries (Fall River Public Library): For genealogical research or finding older obituaries (especially pre-1990s), the Fall River Public Library (104 North Main Street, Fall River) is a valuable resource for the entire area. Their archives contain past editions of the Fall River Herald News and other records relevant to families with roots in Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and neighboring communities.
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