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Linda M. Gondela - February 03, 1950 - April 22, 2022

Departed: 04/22/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Linda M. Gondela, 72, of Fall RIver, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022.

Born in Fall River on February 3, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Morris) Gondela.

Linda enjoyed camping, the beach, stickers when she sent cards, and loved animals.  She adored her grandchildren and great grandson. She leaves 2 daughters, Stacy Peloquin (husband Michael) and Shelly Galusha;

Three grandchildren, Kelsie Powell (husband Christopher), Lauren Arruda and Nathan Arruda; a great-grandson, Finley Powell; a sister, Norma Roseth; nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Cynthia Arruda and Sandra Pelland.

Arrangements are private.  Donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, are appreciated.

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Jorge A. Viveiros - July 19, 1959 - April 20, 2022

Departed: 04/20/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Jorge A. Viveiros, 62, of Fall River, entered into rest Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Costa) Viveiros.  They shared 30 years of marriage.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Viveiros and Maria da Conceicao Arruda Periera.

A landscaper and hardworking man, Jorge loved family time, his pet birds and watching Benfica Soccer.

Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Janiah and Janessa Viveiros; five siblings, Paula Viveiros, Lucy Cordeiro, Amanda Viveiros, John Viveiros and Joseph Carlos and was the brother of the late Zelia Viveiros.  He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 25, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon with a funeral service at Noon in the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St.Fall River.  Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery.

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Robert P. Szargowicz - October 17, 1940 - April 19, 2022

Departed: 04/19/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Robert P. Szargowicz, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family, at the age of 81.  He was the husband of Helen (Piekielniak) Szargowicz with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.  Born in Fall River, the son of the late Peter Szargowicz and Irene (Gauthier) Reis, he was a graduate of Diman Vocational Technical High School.

A member of the Massachusetts National Guard, Bob served during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Bob was employed as an electronic technician at N.U.S.C. (Naval Underwater System Center) for 30 years before retiring.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and three daughters, Robert Jr. (wife Lisa), Lynne Szargowicz, Susan Murphy (husband Martin) and Cheryl Lewis (husband Frank); He was the devoted grandfather (Dziadziu) to Robbie, Brandon, Caitlyn, Emma, Lauren, Connor and had one great-grandchild.  He is also survived by a brother, Peter Szargowicz (wife Terry), a niece and a nephew.

A visitation will be held Friday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St.Fall River.

His funeral will be held Saturday at 9:00 AM from the funeral home with a Funeral Mass at St. Madeleine’s Church, 35 Lake Rd. Tiverton, at 10:00 AM.

Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery.

Donations in his memory to American Diabetes Assn, P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA  22116, are appreciated.

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Robert F. Labouliere - July 31, 1961 - April 19, 2022

Departed: 04/19/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Robert F. Labouliere, 60, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022. To many of his friends, Rob was known as “Mongo”.

He was the life partner of Joy Bannister and the son of  Helen (Machado) Labouliere and the late Raoul Labouliere.  He was employed by Manheim New England Auto Auction.  Rob was a nature and  animal  lover who enjoyed spending time with his family and his pets, hiking and walking on the beach.

Besides his life partner and mother, he leaves a son, Brett Labouliere; a daughter, Jordan Labouliere; two sisters, Carol Axtell and Joan Smith (husband Brian); nieces and nephews, Robert, Megan, Noah, Brayden, Mia, Delanie, Brielle and Porshe J.

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Margaret A. Carpenter - October 19, 1942 - April 19, 2022

Departed: 04/19/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Margaret A. (Cournoyer) Carpenter, 79, of Somerset passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Gerald T. "Jerry" Carpenter, Sr.

Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Normand Joseph Cournoyer, Sr. and Margaret Ann (Hague) Cournoyer, she resided in Somerset for the past 51 years.

Margaret was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee Class of 1960.  She started her career in the telecommunications industry at New England Telephone, advancing to being a programmer and technician by her retirement.

She is survived by  a son, Gerald T. Carpenter, Jr. a daughter Susanne  Moran; four grandchildren, Brian Tretter  and Timothy J. Tretter, Matthew Carpenter and Amanda Moran; three great grandchildren, Sean, Isaiah and Isabella; a sister, Nancy O’Brien (husband John) and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Normand Joseph Cournoyer, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation to be held Saturday, April 30, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St.Fall River.    There will be a funeral service during the visitation at 3:00 PM

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Mariano C. Justiniano - August 04, 1942 - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Mariano C. Justiniano, 79, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 after an illness.

He was the loving husband of Maria Justiniano.  They shared 54 years of marriage.  Born in Feteiras de Sul, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Cordeiro and Maria (DeGloria) Cordeiro.

Mariano served in the Portuguese Army.  He moved to the United States in 1968.

He was employed by Louis Hand Curtain Factory for over 35 years where he retired from in 2005.

He was a man of God, and was a member of Luso-American Pentecostal Church, 414 Rock Street in Fall River.

Mariano was a hard worker who provided for his family and cherished the time he spent with them. Above all others, his grandchildren had his heart. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Besides his wife and soulmate Maria, he leaves three children, Edward Justiniano, Linda Sineiro (husband Paul), Sandra Warhall (husband Mark) who he loved with all his heart.

A grandson, Tristan Justiniano; three granddaughters, Korinne, Kenzie and Kadence Sineiro.

A brother, John Cordeiro and a sister, Hermina Mello who both still reside in Portugal, many nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Manuel Cordeiro, Maria Jose Cordeiro, Gloria Cordeiro and Maria dos Anjos Couto.

Visitation will be Friday, April 15, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St. Fall River.  His funeral service will be Saturday, April 16 at 9:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial with committal prayers will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Prospect St. Fall River.

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John Pereira - July 15, 1957 - April 10, 2022

Departed: 04/10/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: John A. Pereira, 64, of Dartmouth, a merchandiser for Coca- Cola for 30 years, passed into eternal rest Sunday, April 10, 2022.  He was the husband of Maria L. (Travassos) Pereira.  They shared 41 years of marriage.

Born in Ponta Delgada , St.Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Arthur and Conceicao (Linhares) Pereira, he moved to the United States in 1969. John enjoyed cruising, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and listening to music.  He was a devoted  New England Patriots fan. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Christine Periera (fiancé George Smith) and Sheena Carrier (husband Eric);two grandsons, Benjamin Smith and Jackson Carrier;

five siblings, Zelia Oliveira, Edward Pereira, Luis Pereira, Joseph Pereira and Fernanda Gouveia and many nieces and nephews.   He was the brother of the late Ema P. Melo and Arthur Pereira.

Visitation Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So.Main St.,  with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at Espirito Santo Church, Alden St. Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery.

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Kathleen C. Gerry - September 11, 1947 - April 10, 2022

Departed: 04/10/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Kathleen C. (Connor) Gerry, 74, of Swansea, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was the wife of John W. Gerry. Kathy spent her early career working as a microbiologist after earning her Master’s Degree from Southeastern Massachusetts University.  She enjoyed great food (“taste sensations”), telling jokes, playing cribbage, and spending time with her family. Besides her husband of 53 years, she leaves two children, Brian S. Gerry (wife Deb) and Erinn Gerry;

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Mary E. Dearnaley - July 28, 1924 - April 10, 2022

Departed: 04/10/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Mary E. (Greene) Dearnaley passed away peacefully at the Catholic Memorial Home on April 10, 2022 at the age of 97.  Born in Fall River and a resident of Somerset for most of her life, Mary was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Dearnaley to whom she was married for 68 years and daughter of the late John E. Greene and Amy T. (Wordell) Greene .  She was preceded in death by her two sisters Cynthia A. Rotsko and Sylvia Crepeau. She is survived by her devoted children; Sharyn E. Dearnaley and her wife Julie Pember of Rockville, RI, and Brian J. Dearnaley and his partner Wendy Stern Millward of Fall River.

She was the devoted grandmother of Elias and Brian Ernest Dearnaley, and Great-Grandmother of Jonathan, Julian, Jessica, and Jason and an expectant great-grandson in September.

Mary attended Durfee High School and was employed for many years as the head baker at Somerset High School and then as a sterilization technician at the Charlton Memorial Hospital, where she later volunteered in the gift shop after her retirement.  She was a member of the Congregational Christian Church in Somerset for the past Sixty-two years where she was involved in numerous committees and clubs, sang in the church choir, and was a lifetime member of the Somerset Garden Club. She was an exquisite seamstress and enjoyed a myriad of hobbies some of which included knitting, rug braiding, ceramics, baking, reading, gardening, and doting on her beloved kitty cats throughout her rich and long life.

Family and friends are invited to attend Mary’s memorial service at the Congregational Christian Church in Somerset on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.  Private burial will be at the National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. Donations may be made in Mary’s memory to an animal shelter of your choice.

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Alan K. Fontaine - December 15, 1951 - April 09, 2022

Departed: 04/09/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Alan K. Fontaine, 70, FRFD, Ret., of Fall River, entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after an illness.  He was the husband of Diane (Breault) Fontaine.  They shared 26 years of marriage.

A man with a great love for his city and country, Alan served the City of Fall River as a firefighter and driver on Engine 2, and in the Vietnam Era as an Army veteran, serving in Germany.

Alan was a member of the Fall River Rod and Gun Club.

Besides his wife, he leaves two children, Jason Breault and Shelly Breault; three grandchildren, Jason Breault II, Brenden Souza and Aiden Breault; two siblings, William Fontaine and Louise Gardella; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was the son of the late Herbert Fontaine and Anna(Kelman) Fontaine and the brother of the late Herbert, Norman, Roger, Wilfred and Robert Fontaine, Gladys Gagne, Anna Smith, Helen Thibault, Jeanne Mello, Joan Lafleur and Barbara Bonas and Maureen Gagnon.

Arrangements are private.

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Jose C. Cordeiro - December 16, 1949 - April 08, 2022

Departed: 04/08/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Jose C. Cordeiro, 72, of Fall River, and a native of Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, died Friday, April 8, 2022.  He was the husband of the late Maria (Branco) Cordeiro, a native of Fenais da Luz, St. Michael, Azores.

His hobbies included caring for his pigeons and working in his yard.  Jose enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He was a member of the Giant Runt Club, Bristol, Rhode Island.  Jose loved to go to local feasts and he enjoyed watching cowboy movies. He leaves three daughters, Ann E. Fonseca (Edwin Siguencia) and Emily Cordeiro (late husband Miguel and late companion Sidney Trahan) all of Fall River and Sandra Mollinedo (Richard) of Randolph, MA; 6 grandchildren,  William Wrightington (wife Hannah), Eddie and Alethea Fonseca, Brittney Cordeiro and Madison and Isabella Mollinedo; sisters,  Cremilde Amaral of the Azores; Louisa Cabral of Toronto, Canada;

the godfather of Lucy Lemos and Gabriel Cordeiro, both of Fall River and Elizabeth and Alda Craveiro of Canada; and also leaves many nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Gilberto Cordeiro, Evelyn Resendes, Deodato Cordeiro and Natalia Craveiro and the son of  the late  Jose and Ermalinda Cordeiro. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM

from the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River with a Funeral Mass at Santo Christo  Church at 10:00 AM. Burial, St. Patrick's Cemetery.

A visitation will be held Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Online guest book at Auclair Funeral Home.com.

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Evelyn Cox - July 15, 1928 - April 05, 2022

Departed: 04/05/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Evelyn (Supriano) Cox, 93, of Tiverton, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022.  She was the wife of the late John F. Cox, Jr.  A member of the Class of 1946 B.M.C. Durfee High School, she was employed by Travis Furniture and Consolidated Thread.  Physically active in her early nineties, she enjoyed aerobics and “Drums Alive”. Her hobbies included reading and adult coloring books.

Most of all, she enjoyed being with family and friends.

She leaves three children, Catherine "Cathy" DeBlois (partner Les Haworth) of Tiverton, Nancy Ferreira (husband David) of Leland, NC and James Cox of Fall River; grandchildren, Amy Paull (husband David), Brian Ferreira, Jessica Goulet (husband Cory), Frank Ferreira (partner Vanessa Pavao), Samuel Cox and Abigail Cox; great-grandchildren, Kayla Mae Ferreira (husband John), Connor Paull, Macie Paull, Lillian Ouellette, Aubree Ferreira and Aiden and Mackenzie Goulet; a great-great-granddaughter, Selena Mae Ferreira.  She was the mother-in-law of the late Richard DeBlois and the daughter of the late Manuel and Belmira (Furtado) Supriano.

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Carmen Tiburtino - October 02, 1941 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Carmen (Bernardo) Tiburtino, 80, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, she was the daughter of the late Joao Francisco Bernardo and the late Paula (Lofiego) Bernardo.

She was employed by Elbe Cesco Inc.

Carmen was a high spirited, caring woman who loved to cook for her family and a beloved mother of 3 sons.

She leaves behind 3 sons Wagner, Wilson and Wedson (wife Kimberly); 8 grandchildren Jessica, Wilson, Amanda, Samantha, Sarah, Madison, Isabella and Gillian; 3 great grandchildren Alexander, Sophia and Aiden.

Arrangements are private.

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Leon R. Costa - June 28, 1929 - March 31, 2022

Departed: 03/31/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Leon R. Costa, 92, a resident of Oakwood Senior Estates, Swansea Mall Drive, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, March 31, 2022.

He was the husband of the late Rosalind (Gagliardi) Costa and the former husband of the late Patricia (Oliviera) Costa.

He was a member of the B.M.C.Dufree High School Class of 1947.

Leon  served his country honorably in the Korean War in the Army’s 71st Signal Service Battalion.   He played baseball as a catcher in Japan with the military leagues and here in church leagues.

Leon was employed by the Fall River Housing Authority and was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Fall River.

His hobbies included photography, and he was known to donate his time to many to give people lasting memories through photographs of their special occasions. He leaves a daughter, Kelli Costa Renker, her husband Mark and their children, Logan, Addison and Emma of Attleboro;

A brother, William “ Bill” Costa and his wife Elaine of Rehoboth; He was the brother of the late Joseph E. Costa, Jr. (wife Claire of Cincinnati), James L. Costa (late wife Alice), Mary Jo Green (late husband Robert) and Richard G. Costa (wife Joan of Yardville, NJ); Leon also leaves numerous nieces and nephews.

He was the son of the late Joseph E. Costa, Sr. and Pauline (Kowalczyk) Costa.

A private funeral service will be held at the Auclair Funeral Home.  Burial at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, and a memorial mass will be held at a later date.

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Agnes C. Murray - January 12, 1928 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Agnes C. (McCarthy) Murray, 94, of Fall River, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Saint Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Murray. Born, raised and a life long resident of Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of Daniel J. McCarthy and Agnes C. (Murphy) McCarthy  of Fall River, MA.

Agnes was a devout Catholic and life long communicant of St. Patrick’s Parish (now called Good Shepherd Parish).  She was extremely proud of her Irish heritage, and surrounded herself with many Irish goods and collectibles over the years. Mrs. Murray was a loyal follower of all local sports teams, especially the Boston Red Sox. Family meant everything to Agnes, who raised her four children: Colleen Hackett, JoAnn Barrett and Mary Dunn all of Fall River, and the late Joseph F. Murray II . She also raised two of her six grandchildren, Julie Kayata of Somerset, MA and John Murray of Fall River, MA.

She had several nieces and nephews, six grandchildren, and several great grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Mimi”. Agnes is also survived by her sisters, Patricia Jagmin of Fall River, Maureen McCloskey of Ft. Meyers FL, and her brother, John McCarthy of Jupiter, FL.  She was the sister of the late Margaret "Peggy" Kardosz and Daniel J. McCarthy, Jr.

Visitation for Agnes will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 8:00 to 9:30 AM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River.  Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at Good Shepherd Church, South Main St. Fall River.  Burial, St.Patrick Cemetery, Fall River.

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Laura P. Moura - August 22, 1943 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Laura P. Moura, 78, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022.  Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao Joaquim DeMoura and the late Maria Eduarda Perreira Moura.  She will be remembered as a great babysitter and a good sister and aunt. For most of her life, Laura was employed as a professional nanny. Laura was an Arthur Murray tango dancer.  She enjoyed doing needlepoint.

She leaves two sisters, Donzilia Mendonca and Laudalina “Lina” Guerreiro; nephews, Steven, Hector, James, Richard and Kevin.

A visitation will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a funeral service starting at 11:00 AM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River.

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Jeanne Crockett - August 14, 1937 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Jeanne (Caya) Crockett, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Catholic Memorial Home.

Jeanne was an accomplished woman with many interests. Chief among them was her love of cooking, baking and entertaining. She organized and hosted fabulous dinner parties and Holiday feasts often regaling guests with colorful stories as she did so. She also had a wonderful singing voice. As a young girl she sang in many shows and choir performances. Many of these occasions were associated with her alma mater Sacred Heart Academy. She also made, and retained, lifelong friendships with several of her classmates. Attending Sacred Heart was a highlight for her. In college, where she studied fashion design, she was the only female member of the Durfee Tech men’s fencing team. She was also a lifelong animal advocate, caring for a myriad of pets as a child, including a horse, an endless array of injured birds, and various aquatic creatures scooped from nearby ponds. As an adult she always supported the ASPCA. She doted on her cat Molly for as long as her health allowed.

After college Jeanne spent time living in New York City working as a window dresser at Macy’s. She had fond memories of that time in her life. Jeanne was employed for many years by the Fall River public schools, where she was affectionately known as Jeanne Xerox. She was also proud of her work in the Fall River public schools summer migrant program. In later years Jeanne was a manager at the Saucony Sneaker Outlet in Fall River.

Jeanne was the daughter of the late John A. and Augustine (Vaillancourt) Caya. Both John and Augustine came from large families. Jeanne grew up surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins, and delighted in recalling an exciting childhood full of adventure, noise, and the comfort and chaos of a large family. She held a special admiration and respect for her Father. She was the wife of the late James Crockett. Jeanne leaves a son, Jason Medeiros of Somerset; a daughter, Amanda C. Medeiros of Fall River; Four stepchildren, James Crockett, Joseph Crockett, Jennifer Crockett and Jon Crockett; Three grandchildren, Jacob Medeiros, John Medeiros and Nicholas Medeiros,

Nine step-grandchildren, Alby Tavares, Jason Tavares, Janelle Williams, Aidan Crockett, Caroline Crockett, Amy Sparr, Stephanie Crockett, Jimmy Crockett, and Candi Bolton.

There are also Eighteen great grandchildren.

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Pauline A. Singleton - October 05, 1930 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Pauline A. (Castonguay) Singleton,  91, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

She was the wife of the late William N. Singleton, Sr.

She leaves 4 children, William N. Singleton, Jr. of Assonet, Wayne C. Singleton of Seekonk, Sharon L. Singleton and Rev. Sheila A. Singleton-Charron, both of Fall River; a sister, Muriel Abren of Fall River; 6 grandchildren, and family friend Shirley M. Brussler of Fall River.

She was the daughter of the late Romeo Castonguay and Blanche (Duval) Castonguay Tremblay and the sister of the late Normand Castonguay and Rita Forgette.

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Gloriette Audette - July 26, 1937 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Gloriette (Levesque) Audette, 84, of Westport, MA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

She was the wife of the late Daniel Audette and the mother of the late David A. Audette.

A dedicated mother, Gloriette enjoyed spending time with her friends and family at their home on the Watuppa pond. She also enjoyed taking daily walks along Tickle Rd and spending her free time in her garden. Decorating their home  for every holiday was her passion, and she took pride in her immense bell collection. She was a loyal employee of Kerr Mill and Catholic Memorial Home. She leaves three children, Robert Audette and his wife Patricia, Denise Cosgrove and her husband Michael, Karen Trindade and her husband Neil; grandchildren, Kathryn Cosgrove, Brenna Audette, Christopher Cosgrove, Lindsey Centofanti (Brian), Owen Trindade and Olivia Trindade; great-grandchildren, Brennen, Sean and Kasey, Tiffany, Riley and Dylan, Gabriel, Alessia and Samuel; a sister, Lucille Cabral and her husband Edmund; nieces and nephews; She was the daughter of the late Joseph  and Eliza (Germain) Levesque and the step-daughter of the late Lillian Jolivet Levesque; the sister of the late Claire Charron, Pauline Thibeault, Victor Levesque; stepsister of the late Raymond Jolivet;

Visitation Tuesday, April 5, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River. Funeral Mass following at Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport, at 10:00 a.m.

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Ema P. Melo - May 23, 1942 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Ema P. (Pereira) Melo, 79, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 after an illness.  She was the wife of the late Virgilio G. Melo.  Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Conceicao (Linhares) Pereira.

She leaves three daughters, Luisa Harris (husband William), Maria Reed (husband Michael) and Sandra Reis Ferreira (husband Mark); Grandchildren, Jason Faria (wife Marena), Joshua Faria (wife Lilya), Jacob Ferreira, (wife Jessica), Joshua Ferreira (wife Tracey), Alexandria Reis (companion Matthew Mendonca), Bethany Kozoka (husband Carlin) and Meghan Reed (fiancé Richard Baah); Great-grandchildren, Hannah, Elliot, Neeko, Cole, Gabriella, Philip and Carter; Siblings, Zelia Oliviera, Edward Pereira, Luis Pereira, Joseph Pereira, John Pereira and Fernanda Gouveia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Arthur Pereira.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River.    Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Espirito Santo Church, Alden St. at 10:30 AM. Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery.

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Maria A. Costa - August 18, 1925 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Maria A. (Costa) Costa, 96, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022  at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Manuel C. DaCosta.

Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Medeiros Costa and Maria A. (Medeiros) Costa, she immigrated to the United States on October 2,1971.

Maria was employed by Santoro Manufacturing.  She was a member of Holy Ghost Parish in Tiverton.  Maria enjoyed gardening, crocheting, going to the casino and visiting the beach.  Every Sunday, Maria would have the whole family at her home, serving them home cooked food that she prepared from her heart for them. Her family is thankful for those times spent with her at her home and will always cherish those memories.

She was the mother of Jose Lima (wife Mary), Antonio Costa (wife Maria), Lucy Vidinha (husband Jose), Eddy Costa (wife Jenny), Lumelia Couto (husband Luis), Luis Costa (wife Betty), Gerald Costa (wife Rachelle) and the late Carlos Costa;  She also leaves 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  Maria was predeceased by her 6 siblings.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 29, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So.Main St. Fall River. Her funeral will be held Wednesday, March 30, at 9:00 AM from the funeral home with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at Holy Ghost Church, Judson St., Tiverton.

Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery, Stafford Rd. Fall River.

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Lorraine B. Doucet - January 31, 1925 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Lorraine B. (Demers) Doucet, passed away at the age of 97. She was a lifelong resident of Fall River, MA and she resided in her own home on Middle St. with a brief stay at Southpointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from where she passed.

She was the wife of the late Adrien P. Doucet Sr. and the daughter of the late Lena (Emond) Demers. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl L. Doucet of Fall River, MA and was the mother of the late Adrien P. Doucet Jr. She also leaves a grandson Gregory C. Doucet of Somerset (late wife Dawn (Norway) Doucet). She was the grandmother of the late Phillippe M. Doucet. Lorraine was able to experience the joy of having a great-granddaughter, Alyssa K. Wright of Unadilla, NY. She had 2 siblings; Lucille (Demers) Antaya of Somerset and the late Norman Demers.

When questioned about what she believed were her greatest accomplishments – she would point to her children. While she was strict and held both children to the same standards; they knew they were loved deeply.

Those that knew her would attest to her love of artistry, creativity and of life itself. She believed that where there was a problem, there was a solution. While often unfiltered, she shared her life experiences and thoughts freely with those she valued and loved.

There were many things in life that she cherished but among the top of the list are angels, butterflies, snowmen and blueberries. Lorraine was convinced that the anti-oxidants contributed to a longer life and healthy heart. She also believed Angels would help ease burdens and provide guidance. Butterflies celebrated their freedom to be unique and transformative. And snowmen? Because whether you are young or old a dancing snowman makes you feel alive.

She will be remembered by many as having a clever, dead-pan sense of humor. So dry in fact, it would often catch her off guard. And with age, came a better appreciation of how laughter makes all things better.

A visitation will be held Monday April 11,2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River, MA.

Her funeral service will be held Tuesday April 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Burial following at the Notre Dame Cemetery.

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Normand E. Berube - May 02, 1927 - March 25, 2022

Departed: 03/25/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Normand E. Berube, 94, of Magnolia, TX, formerly of Fall River, MA, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Claire D. (Gagnon) Berube for 66 years. A soft spoken man of many talents, he readily came to the aid of his extended family and friends.

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Patricia A. Pereira - November 14, 1951 - March 23, 2022

Departed: 03/23/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Patricia A. (Tavares) Pereira, 70, of Fall River, passed into eternal life Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Saint Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford.  She was the wife of the late Carlos A. Pereira.

Patricia leaves two daughters, Tammy Pereira and Shannon Pereira; three grandchildren, Shana Pereira, Ciara Pereira and Jayden Fiola; two great-grandchildren, Aubry Vacca and Ellie May Vacca.

She was the sister of the late Barbara Cunard and the daughter of the late Joseph and Viola (Piela) Tavares.

Arrangements are private.

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Joseph L. Rodrigues - February 27, 1944 - March 21, 2022

Departed: 03/21/2022 (Fall River)

Obituary Preview: Joseph L. Rodrigues, 78, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Monday, March 21, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

He was the husband of Karyn M. (Viveiros) Rodrigues.  They shared 31 years of marriage.

Joseph was born in Bretanha Sao Miguel, Azores and was the son of the late Antonio Pavao Rodrigues and Maria (Cordeiro) Rodrigues.

Besides his wife, he is also survived by his daughter, Andrea Lavoie of Fall River; twin sons Ryan and Derek Rodrigues of Fall River; daughter Tiffany Pavao of Swansea; brothers and sisters, Lourdes Rodrigues Sousa, Henrique Rodrigues and Lee Gomes, all of Fall River;  He was the brother of the late Evaristo Pavao from Somerset and Antonio Rodrigues from Brazil.

Arrangements are private.

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