All Obituaries

Joseph S. Mello, 81, of Somerset, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home.      He was the widower of the late Maria Margaret (Correia) Mello, to whom he was married to for 57 years.     Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Anibal Mello and Maria (Matos) Mello.     Mr. Mello was employed for several years at the former Whaling Manufacturing and at Goodyear Tire. After his retirement, he worked...

Russell Michael Rego born on November 9, 1973 age 49, passed on May 18, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital Hospice in Fall River, Massachusetts of Anorectal Carcinoma with Metastasis.      Russell was born in Fall River to his father the late Richard M. Rego who passed away early this same year on February 13, 2023 of throat cancer. His mother, Agnes Rego of Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He also leaves behind his beloved son Jayden R. Rego of Fall River. Besides his...

Derek G. Boler, 38, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his home. He was a son of Warren Boler and Irene (Duchesne) Boler, both of Fall River.      Derek was an avid baseball player and fan, and a talented artist. He had a witty personality with a special charm. His humor and his open heart could turn your day around in an instant. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his parents and daughter, Megan April Fitzgerald (fiance Cody...

Alda (Oliveira) Rocha, 84, of Swansea, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.     She was the widow of Jose DaRocha.     Born in Santo Antonio, Alem Capelas, Sao Miguel, Acores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Oliveira and Helena C. (Reis) Oliveira.     Prior to retiring, Alda worked for most of her career as a machine operator at River Falls Manufacturing and the former Darwood...

FALL RIVER… Lorraine (Almeida) Mendonca, 91, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center, surrounded by her family.     She was the widow of the late Gabriel Mendonca.     Born in Fall River, she is predeceased by her mother, Marion (Viveiros) Almeida, her father, Manual J. Almeida, and brother Manual Almeida, Jr.     Prior to retiring, Lorraine was employed as a waitress at...

FALL RIVER… Elizabeth (Amaral) Lavoie, 78, of Fall River, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence, RI.     She was the widow of the late Richard Leo Lavoie.     Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Amaral and Georgianna (Rodrigues) Amaral.     Prior to retiring, Elizabeth was employed as a teacher’s assistant for People Incorporated. She enjoyed traveling with her...

FALL RIVER…Natalie (Correira) Watkinson, 87, of Fall River passed away April 25, 2023 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.     She was the widow of Donald F. Watkinson.     Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Correira and Rose (Alves) Correira.     Prior to retiring, Natalie worked in the environmental services department at St. Anne’s Hospital. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and, most...

Jeffrey M. Martin, 47, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence.     He was a son of Judith (DeCosta) Martin and the late Olivio Martin.      Jeffrey’s career was in the human services field and most recently he was employed as a residential counselor at the ARC of Bristol County. He was an avid Boston sports fan, especially the Patriots and Bruins. His hobbies included playing video games...

Michael G. Travers, 57, of Fall River, passed away April 20, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.     Michael was a lifelong resident of Fall River, born to Evelyn Travers and the late Gilbert Travers. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend.     Michael was an avid fisherman and sports fan. He enjoyed his fishing trips with family and friends.     Along with his mother, he is survived by his siblings: Karen Mchoen, Kenneth Travers,...

Cathleen F. Medeiros, a resident of Westport, passed away on April 18th, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Ronald Medeiros also of Westport.     Born at the Newport Navy Base, Cathleen was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Lacombe and Dorothy Jean Roberts. She grew up to become a strong-willed and determined woman, known for her stubbornness and hard-headed nature. Cathleen was also a hard worker, spending most of her career...