Obituaries

Mar 26, 2026

Alicia G. Haldeman, 86, of Fall River, died peacefully on March 26, 2026 at St. Anne's Hospital.  Born in Sadaba, Spain, she was a daughter of the late Jacinto Garces and Julia (Bericat) Garces.

Ms. Haldeman was employed as a teacher's assistant in early education for many years until her retirement. She was a Communicant of Holy...

Mar 19, 2026

Robert L. Raposa, 82, of Tiverton, died peacefully on March 19, 2026.  He was loving husband of Donna Louise (Reposa)  Raposa.  Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone Raposa and Mary (Souza) Raposa.

Mr. Raposa was a mechanic in the automotive industry for many years and retired from Brown University facilities division...

Mar 12, 2026

Deborah A. Gagne, 67, of Tiverton, passed away at home on March 12, 2026.  Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Stanley J. Porada, Jr. and Mary (Lenart) Porada.

Deborah was employed as a dispatcher with Humphrey's Oil and Reliable Oil for many years.   She loved gardening, crafting, horses, yorkshire terriers, and cooking....

Mar 5, 2026

Henrietta D.(Barboza) Richmond, 84, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 at Dawn Hill Nursing home in Bristol, RI. Henrietta was born on June 9, 1941, in Fall River Massachusetts. She was the beloved daughter to the late Alexandrina(Rebello)Barboza and Manuel Barboza. After the passing of her father when she was 11 years old, her mother received...

Mar 1, 2026

Jose De Sousa, 95, of Fall River, died March 1, 2026 at St. Anne's Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Maria (Silva) De Sousa.  Born in Luzinde, Portugal, he was a son of the late Alberto De Sousa and Beatriz (Gomes) De Sousa.

Mr. De Sousa was a cement finisher in the construction industry for many...

Feb 25, 2026

Maria C. Costa, 84, of Tiverton, died peacefully on February 25, 2026 at Silver Creek Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Eduardo J. Costa.  Born in Ponta Garca, Portugal, she was one of seven children to the late Jose Do Couto Amaral and Maria Pacheco De Frias Amaral.

Mrs. Costa was a homemaker who...

Feb 18, 2026

Lorraine Oliver, 93, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Clifton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Larian M. Oliver, Jr.

Born in Fall River, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Francisco and Angelina (Mello) Furtado. For many years, she worked as a sewing machine operator...

Feb 13, 2026

Anna Nolan, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at Tockwotton on the Waterfront. She was the beloved wife of the late Owen L. Nolan.

Born in Bristol, Anna was the daughter of the late Antonio Medina and Evarista (Piloto) Medina. She carried her family's strength and cherished Portuguese traditions with her throughout her life,...

Feb 3, 2026

Laura B. Silvia, 93, of Fall River, died peacefully on February 3, 2026.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John B. Rodrigues and Angelina (Massa) Rodrigues.

Ms. Silvia was employed as a machine operator in the dress manufacturing industry and worked in the school lunch program at Spencer Borden School.

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Feb 3, 2026

Rose Blanche Grace age 90 passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026. She grew up in Westport, MA and was later married to the late Joseph G. Grace of Fall River for nearly 53years. Rose was the daughter of Roland and Corinne Imbeau. She was one of seven siblings; Julian, Robert, Roland, Paul, Norman, and Claudette.

Rose...

Jan 24, 2026

Joseph M. Pacheco, 88, of Westport, died peacefully on January 24, 2026 at Catholic Memorial Home.  He was the husband of the late Irene (Oliveira) Pacheco.  Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Pacheco and Elvira (Marques) Pacheco.

Mr. Pacheco was employed as a maintenance worker with the Massachusetts Highway Department...

Jan 23, 2026

Fernando A. Andrade, 81, of Tiverton, died January 23, 2026 at St. Anne's Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Joanne M. (Dupont) Andrade.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria Andrade.

Mr. Andrade was employed as a claims representative with Travelers Insurance Co. until his retirement.  He was a Communicant...

Jan 23, 2026

Tiberio O. "Tiny" Raposo, 88, of Fall River, died peacefully on January 23, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Leonarda (Pereira) Raposo and husband of the late Ana (Medeiros) Raposo.  Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio Raposo and Maria Estrella Vigario Raposo.

Mr. Raposo was...

Jan 22, 2026

Deolinda Benfeito, 86, of Fall River, died peacefully at home on January 22, 2026.  She was the wife of the late Gilberto Benfeito.  Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Pacheco Fulgencio and Maria da Conceicao (Rodrigues) Fulgencio.

Mrs. Benfeito was a presser in the garment industry with Priscilla Dress until...

Jan 19, 2026

Eva L Rushlow 83 of Tiverton RI. Passed away peacefully on January 19th. 2026 surrounded by her family, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Eva was the wife of Peter Rushlow for 34 years.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her two daughters, Lori A. Bouchard of Portsmouth RI., Tracy L. Potvin and her husband Wayne...

Jan 15, 2026

Patricia (Pereira) Gamage, 57, of Fall River, died January 15, 2026 at St. Anne's Hospital.  Born in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of Olga (Soares) Pereira of Fall River and the late Eduardo M. Pereira.

Patricia was employed as a customer service representative with Comcast for many years.   She loved shopping, road trips,...

Jan 10, 2026

Edwina Felicia Cummings, of Bristol and Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026 at the age of 90. Born in Fall River, MA on February 13, 1935 to Katherine and Joseph Serafin, she was nicknamed "Stormy" due to her bustling and determined spirit.

After graduating from Durfee High School in 1953, Stormy pursued a secretarial...

Dec 29, 2025

Joseph D. Braga, 72, of Tiverton, died December 29, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Maureen (Costa) Braga.  Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph O. "Buddy" Braga and Mary (Costa) Braga. Mr. Braga was employed as a purchasing agent with American Dryer in Fall River.  Upon retirement, he...

Dec 29, 2025

Rosalie Burton, 85, of Tiverton, died peacefully on December 29, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.  Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Michael Martin and Lydia (Soares) Martin.

Ms. Burton was employed as a disbursement officer with the U.S. Navy for 35 years.  Upon retirement, she worked at the Tiverton Senior Center.  She...

Dec 26, 2025

Alexander W. Bond, 88, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 at Crestwood Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Janice A. (Borges) Bond.  Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Alexander J. Bond and Margaret (Hallisey) Bond.

Mr. Bond was employed as Assistant Plant Manager of the Providence Gas...