Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Nancy McCallister
Apr 9, 2026
Nancy McCallister, age 80, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on April 9, 2026.
She was the loving companion of 45 years to the late Arthur Bousquet.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Marion Cardoza and sister of late Raymond Cardoza.
Nancy dedicated 39 years of her life to...
Joan J. Cormier
Apr 2, 2026
Joan J. Cormier, 88, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of Roger Cormier.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Christopher J. and Dora (Limoge) Araujo.
She and her husband were private business owners for decades, and later in life she became...
Daniel C. Powell
Apr 1, 2026
Daniel Clinton Powell, age 79, of Warren, Rhode Island, peacefully passed away on April 1, 2026, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.
Born in Warren, Rhode Island, he was the son of Charles Powell of Somerset, MA, and the late Constance Powell. He was the devoted husband of the late Leslie (Delekta) Powell.
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Robert R. Carter
Mar 31, 2026
To many Robert was known as Bob, Rebel, or most especially Papa. He was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. He was an Air Force veteran and met his wife, Joy Carter, who predeceased him in life that he loved deeply and shared 35 years of marriage with. They met during basic training at a movie theater to see Blazing...
Gerald S. Souza
Mar 27, 2026
Gerald S. Souza, age 63, of Attleboro, passed away on March 27, 2026, at HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence, Rhode Island.
Born in Fall River, Gerald was the son of the late Edward J. Souza and the late Dorothy (Cateon) Souza.
Gerald was a hardworking, self-employed handyman by trade. He enjoyed his early morning coffee at...
Michele Dorothy Pelletier
Mar 25, 2026
Michele Dorothy Pelletier, 76, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away on March 25, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of Donald A. Pelletier.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Henri Pelletier and Hilda (Raposa) Pelletier.
Michele dedicated much of her life to creating a warm and welcoming home for her family as...
Pedro Ivan Torres
Mar 25, 2026
Pedro Ivan Torres, 77, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on March 25, 2026.
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Pedro was the beloved son of the late Silverio Torres and Pascuala Martinez.
While Pedro never married, he dedicated his life’s love to his family, becoming a central figure in the lives of his siblings and many generations of...
Jeanne E. Messier
Mar 19, 2026
Jeanne E. (Mathieu) Messier passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at the age of 88.
She was born on August 18, 1937, to the late Charles A. Mathieu and Anita L. (Picard) Mathieu in Fall River, MA. After graduating from Dominican Academy, Jeanne worked for several private and governmental agencies as a Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant during her long career.
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Lynn Woodward Parker
Mar 17, 2026
Lynn Woodward Parker, 77, of Little Compton, Rhode Island, passed away on March 17, 2026. She was a creative and spirited force that brought a penchant for storytelling and adventure to the lives of those who knew her.
Lynn was raised in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, by her parents, the late Charles S. Parker and Jane Woodward Parker. She graduated from...
Jacqueline B. Lockwood
Mar 15, 2026
Jacqueline B. (Caron) Lockwood, 94, of Fall River, passed away on March 15, 2026.
She was the widow of the late Paul Lockwood and the late Walter Pelletier, Sr..
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Caron and the late Bella (Campbell) Caron.
Jacqueline dedicated many years of her life to...
Andre Lavoie
Mar 14, 2026
Andre “Andy” R. Lavoie, 87, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Andy was a devoted member of the Tiverton community and a faithful parishioner of St. Theresa Church, where he was known as one of the parish’s dedicated “old timers.” Over the years, Andy generously gave his time and talents to many aspects of...
Almerinda Viveiros
Mar 14, 2026
Almerinda (Cambra) Viveiros, 96, of Tiverton, passed away on March 14, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of the late William Viveiros.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Cambra and the late Anne (Tavares) Cambra.
During her working years, Almerinda was employed in the local garment industry, dedicating much of...
Maureen E. Murphy
Mar 12, 2026
Maureen Elaine (Arruda) Murphy, 82, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on March 12, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Murphy.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Maureen was the daughter of the late Francis Arruda and Idelina (Rodrigues) Arruda.
Maureen spent her career working diligently as a secretary and medical biller for PrimaCare...
Joseph Gerald Rodgers
Mar 10, 2026
Joseph Gerald Rodgers, age 83, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on March 10, 2026.
He was the widower of the late Elaine Caron and the late Lucille Bizier.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph Rodgers and Conceicao (Medeiros) Rodgers.
Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Navy...
George P. Mello
Mar 9, 2026
George P. Mello, age 88, of Fall River, passed away on March 9, 2026. Prior to moving to Fall River, he was a resident of Somerset for 21 years and also spent time in Leesburg, Florida.
He was the beloved husband of Cecelia "Linda" (Ayala) Mello, with whom he shared over 66 beautiful years of marriage.
Born in...
William Rego
Mar 9, 2026
William Rego, age 90, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on March 9, 2026.
He was the devoted husband of the late Eileen (Raposa) Rego.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Manuel R. Rego and the late Mary (Medeiros) Rego.
During his working years, William was employed as a packer for...
Feliks Czerwonka
Mar 8, 2026
Feliks Czerwonka, age 99, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on March 8, 2026, by his daughter’s side.
He was the devoted husband of his late wife, Celestyna Czerwonka, sharing many wonderful years together before her passing in 2019.
Born on September 5, 1926, in Grodzisko Górne, Poland, he was the son of the late Stanislaw Czerwonka and...
Pamela Jane Pereira
Mar 7, 2026
Pamela Jane Pereira, age 63, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on March 7, 2026.
She was the widow of her first husband, Arthur Pereira Jr., and later the widow of Robert A. Whitehouse.
Born in Putnam, Connecticut, Pamela was the daughter of the late Doris A. (Perry) LaHaie and Gilbert LaHaie.
Pamela led a fulfilling professional...
Maria C. Camara
Mar 7, 2026
Maria “Mary” C. Camara, 74, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family while praying together. Born in São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal, Mary immigrated to the United States with her family at a young age. She carried her strong faith, love of family, and proud Portuguese heritage with her throughout her life. ...
Alesandra Schmidt Woodhouse
Mar 5, 2026
Alesandra “Sandy” Schmidt Woodhouse, age 90, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on March 5, 2026.
She was the devoted wife of the late Caleb Randall Woodhouse, sharing 20 years of marriage together before his passing in 2020.
Born in Suffield, Connecticut, on October 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Schmidt Jr. and Madge...
We are privileged to support families during difficult times across the South Coast region and surrounding communities. We provide compassionate services for residents of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Dighton, and Freetown in Massachusetts, as well as nearby Rhode Island communities including Little Compton, Tiverton, and Portsmouth. Here, we honor the memory of individuals from these areas whom we have recently served. Below you will find Fall River and local obituaries and notices from across our service area, along with details about upcoming services.

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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.
Need help finding an obituary, whether it's recent or historical, from Dighton, Freetown, Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, or anywhere in our service area? Our staff can assist or point you to the right resource.
