Obituaries

Apr 15, 2022

Keith F. Rein, of Fall River, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Alvin F. and Helen (McAvoy) Rein.

He enjoyed word searches and playing cards.

Keith is survived by Sharon Benevides, Nana, and the Medeiros Family,...

Apr 15, 2022

Richard Cordeiro of Tiverton, RI passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, at home after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Rebello) Cordeiro, who he married in 1956. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a truck driver for the majority of his career, and was a member of Teamsters Union #251....

Apr 15, 2022

Gloria (Melo) Ferreira, of Fall River, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Ferreira.

Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Melo and the late Gloria (Costa) Melo.

Prior to retiring,...

Apr 2, 2022

FALL RIVER… Alexandria “Lil” (Miranda) Mello, 104, of Fall River, formerly of Assonet, passed away April 2, 2022 at the Fall River Jewish Home.

She was the widow of the late Joseph A. Mello, Jr.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John P. Miranda and Iscolastinha (Julio) Miranda.

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Apr 2, 2022

FALL RIVER… Arsenio F. Pereira, 76, of Fall River passed away April 2, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Maria Conceicao (Monte) Pereira, he would have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary next month.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Pereira and...

Mar 24, 2022

FALL RIVER… Ana Maria (Pavao de Medeiros) Martins, 80, of Fall River passed away March 24, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the loving wife of the late Gilberto S. Martins.

Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel de Medeiros and Maria Pavao.

Mar 18, 2022

FALL RIVER… Antonio Arruda, 84, of Fall River passed away March 18, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Isabel (Costa) Arruda.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John Arruda and Maria Costa Arruda.

Prior to retiring, Antonio worked as a...

Mar 14, 2022

Peter S. Dopart, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford.

He was the loving husband of Delores Dopart, his “sweetheart” of more than seven decades.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Piotr and Valerya Dopart.

A WWII...

Mar 14, 2022

Norma (Horrocks) Pettey, 77, of Tiverton, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Olivia (Oliveira) Horrocks.

Norma was a homemaker and member of the Tiverton Senior Center. She loved knitting, animals, and most of all,...

Mar 13, 2022

Our precious mother Evelyn Ferreira, passed away on Sunday March 13, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She devoted her life to her children and family. She was orphaned at a very young age and although she endured many hardships in life, our mom had so much love to give. Her baby blue eyes and beautiful smile along with...

Mar 6, 2022

Lorraine Martin, 92, of Fall River, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday March 6, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Martin, her parents, Manuel and Maria Tavares and siblings, Anthony Tavares and Stella Frado.

She is survived by her children, Kathleen Valero and her husband, Joseph of Fall River, MA, as...

Mar 6, 2022

FALL RIVER…  Antonio Neto Victorino, 84, of Fall River passed away March 6, 2022, surrounded by his family at Fall River Health Care.

He was the loving husband of the late of Maria Isabel (Rego) Victorino.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Vultao Victorino and Ilda Jesus Neto....

Mar 2, 2022

Mark J. Aguiar, 44, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at his home.

Born in San Mateo, California, he was the son of Jose Aguiar and Maria (Camara) Aguiar.

Mark was employed as a PCA. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid New England Patriots fan.

Along with his...

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...