Obituaries

Dec 20, 2024

We gather here to celebrate the life and honor the memory of Paul Joseph Chasse Sr., a man whose spirit was as bright and warm as a midsummer's day. Born on April 20, 1947, Paul Joseph was a beacon of joy, love, and laughter to all who were fortunate enough to know him. His life was a testament to...

Dec 18, 2024

Howard J. James (85) of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River.

Howard was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on a sunny day on March 08, 1939 to the late Mary Bertha Glaser. Howard enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his...

Dec 15, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Madeline Byrne of Whispering Pines, NC, who passed away on December 15, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Joseph C Machado and Amelia Farias.

Born on December 27, 1942, in Fall River, Madeline lived a life filled with love and kindness.  Madeline...

Dec 5, 2024

Frederick R De Costa (87) of Tiverton RI passed away on Thursday December 5. He was the husband of the Late Helen C (Shanahan) De Costa .

Born in Tiverton he was the son of Mabel (Mello) and Joseph De Costa Sr. Fred was raised in Tiverton working on his family farm. Later in life he worked...

Nov 22, 2024

Valerie A. (Wilkinson) Rasieleski age 84 of West Warwick, Rhode Island, formerly Newport News, Virginia and Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on November 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Daughter of the late Walter and Amelia (Szymkiewicz) Wilkinson, she was very active in the Greater Fall River Medical Assistants, Cape Cod Aces Women's Hockey Team, Girl...

Nov 9, 2024

David J. Rego 77 of Tiverton, RI, passed away on Saturday at home surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Theresa (Sousa) Rego. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Seraphin and Emily (Rego) Rego.  Prior to his retirement. he had worked as a Deputy small business associate in contracting with the...

Nov 2, 2024

Richard P. Coute 88 of Fall River, MA., passed away on November 2, 2024.  He was the husband of Alice (Santos) Coute for 68 years. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Adeline (Froias) and Frank Coute.  Richard was a Registered Nurse and had worked at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital for 38 years.  He was a...

Oct 25, 2024

Joanne McGlynn left this world on October 25, 2024, and as a teacher, a community volunteer, and a beloved family leader, she left it a bit better. Born on December 17, 1953, Joanne was the first child of Edward and Annette McGlynn. For a time, she was the only child, and she enjoyed the full attention and love of...

Oct 24, 2024

Ernest E. Rapoza, of Tiverton Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on October 24th, 2024. As he always said, he was in his 93rd year. He was born on November 3rd, 1931 in Fall River Massachusetts. He was the son of John and Ida Rapoza. He was pre-deceased by his siblings Edward and John Rapoza, and Pauline Fiore....

Oct 21, 2024

John S. Flores of Fall River, MA passed away on Oct. 21st.  He was the husband of Paula (Solomon) Flores for 35 years.  Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Barbara (Dias) Flores and the late Arthur Flores.  He was self-employed in the Trucking Industry.  He had also previously worked for A Towing and for the...

Oct 20, 2024

Richard Toolin, 81, of Tiverton, passed away at home on Sunday, October 20, 2024.  He was the husband of Arlene F. [Fitzgerald] Toolin.

Richard was born on June 6, 1943 in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Thomas A. and Irene [Ferreira] Toolin of Tiverton. He was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School class...

Oct 8, 2024

Dale A. Neto, 76, of Fall River, MA passed away on October 8, 2024.  Born in Fall River, she was a lifelong Fall River resident. Dale was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Soares) and Alberto R. Neto.  Dale was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles and listening to The Beatles along with Tom Jones.  She is survived by...

Oct 3, 2024

Robert Joseph Mignone, M.D., F.A.P.A., 84, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Susan Mignone, his son Marcus Mignone and his wife, Amy; son Paul Mignone and his wife, Maria; step-daughter Polly Peters and her husband, Jonathan; and step-son Zachary Currier and his wife,...

Sep 26, 2024

The family of Edmond J. Jean sadly announces his passing on September 26th, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. In the last years of his life, he was in the care of outstanding nurses, nurses' aides, and staff at FR Health Care on unit H3. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Edmond R Jean...

Sep 15, 2024

Richard M. Connelly 67 of Fall River, MA passed away on Sept. 15th.  He was the loving husband of Nancy Louise (Arnholt) Connelly.  Born in Hyde Park, Boston, MA,  he was the son of the late Mary (Lafortune) and Francis Connelly.  Prior to his retirement, he had worked as a Self-employed house painter.  He was a devoted Jehovah's Witness. ...

Sep 10, 2024

Donna (Furtado) Thomas 75 of Swansea, MA, passed away on Sept. 10, 2024.  She was the widow of Daniel Thomas.  Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Hilda (Silva) and Edward Furtado.  She had worked as a telephone operator for Verizon and later at the Fall River Municipal Credit Union and as a pharmacy...

Sep 2, 2024

Patricia A. (D'Elia) Andrade 88 of Tiverton, RI passed away on September 2, 2024.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Yolanda D'Elia.  She was the wife of the late F. Robert Andrade. She had worked as a Registered nurse at Corrigan Mental Health.  She leaves a son Robert Andrade (Wife Donna) along with grandchildren...

Aug 30, 2024

James (Jim) F. Higgins 80 of Tiverton, RI passed away on August 30, 2024.  Born in Fall River, MA he served in the US Army after graduating from Durfee High School. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a Customer Engineer for IBM for over 30 years and then as Technical Support for CVS.  He was an avid reader...

Aug 23, 2024

Maureen (Lane) True 88, wife of the late Edwin A. True, married for 58 years before his passing and mother of the late Kathleen Mary (True) Medeiros died on August 23rd at the Grace Barker Health Care Center.  She was the daughter of the late Everett Lane Sr. and Lottie Lane.  She lived in Tiverton all of her life.  ...

Aug 20, 2024

Fernanda M. (Raposo) Almeida, 96 off Fall River, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 just one day shy of her 97th birthday.  Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Terezha (Cabral) Raposo.  She was the wife of the late Antonio D. Almeida.  She is survived by a stepdaughter Annabelle (Almeida) Veilleux...