Obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

Deborah (Silvia) Quinto 68 of Tiverton RI passed away on August 18, 2024.  She was the widow of Joseph Quinto, Born in Fall River, A, she was the daughter of the late Olive (Lopes) and Charles Silvia.  She was a self-employed hairdresser.  She is survived by a son Heath Ramunno (Wife Nadira) and a daughter Heather Breen (fiance Andrew...

Aug 18, 2024

Elaine A. (Pellegrini) Berry, 88, of Bristol, R.I., passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Miriam Hospital.  She was widow of Charles E. Berry of Tiverton, R.I.  Later in her life Elaine married Edmond Vadnais of Bristol, R.I.  They shared almost two years of marriage together.

Born in Pawtucket, R.I., Elaine graduated from Tolman High School.  ...

Aug 16, 2024

Susana Maria (Faria) Ferreira 47 of Tiverton, RI passed away on Friday at home.  She was the wife of Emanuel Ferreira.  Born in St Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Ilda (Araujo) and Jose Faria.  She had worked as a Surgical coordinator for Eye Consultants of RI.  She is also survived by 2 daughters Kilee Ferreira and Ayva...

Aug 13, 2024

Angelina (Silvia) Chaves 96, formerly of Tiverton passed away on August 13th.  She was the widow of Peter Chaves. Born in Westport, MA, she was the daughter of the late Fanny (Mendoza) and Manuel Silvia.  She had worked as a stitcher in the garment industry.  She is survived by 2 sons Peter Chaves, Christopher Chaves (Jessica) and 2 grandchildren...

Aug 12, 2024

David Braz 68 passed away on August 12th.  Born in Fall River, he was a lifelong Tiverton resident.  He was the son of the late Agnes C. (Rego) and Alfred Braz. He had worked s a laborer in construction.  He loved the outdoors, gardening, fishing, motorcycles and his tattoos.  He had a lot of friends around town.  He is...

Aug 3, 2024

Michael Joseph Simmons 84, of  Tiverton, RI passed away on August 3, 2024.  He was the husband of Katherine Ann (Peters) Simmons.  Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Joseph Gray Simmons and Frances G. (Leary) Simmons.  He was an educator in the Tiverton School System for  almost 30 years.  He was a graduate of...

Jul 28, 2024

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Barbara A (Scagnelli) Cordeiro of Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully unxexpectedly at home on Sunday.  She was the widow of Gabriel R. Cordeiro. Born in Framingham, MA, she was the daughter of the late Angeline (Caracini) and Peter Pio Scagnelli. A Homemaker for most of her lifetime, and she was a member of St. Theresa's Parish....

Jul 27, 2024

Joyce Anne Ewart (née Mello), 70, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, in Somerset, MA. Born in Fall River, MA, Joyce was a beacon of kindness and generosity, touching the lives of not only her family and friends but also strangers and anyone in need.

Joyce graduated from Tiverton High School and furthered her education at...

Jul 27, 2024

Jeanne (Claire L'Heureux) Simone 91, of Fall River passed away on July 27th.  She was the widow of Nicholas Simone.  Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Albert L'Heureux and Florida (Champagne) L'Heureux.  She was the loving mother of Jean Alexander and husband Lawrence and the late Thomas Whipp.  She also has a grandson...

Jul 24, 2024

Mary Nunes Nascimento, 98, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on July 24, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River, with her daughter by her side.

Born in, and a lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Nazare (Guiomar) Nunes.

Mary and her husband Joseph...

Jul 14, 2024

Edward John Dopart Jr., 73, of Tiverton, RI passed away on July 14, 2024.  He was the husband of Nancy Anne (Levesque) Dopart. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Edward John Dopart and Helen (Ryba) Dopart.  He had worked as an upholsterer with Sakonnet Upholstery.  In addition to his wife, he leaves a...

Jun 12, 2024

David R. Bishop, 79 of Tiverton,  RI passed away on June 12 th. He was born in New  London, CT. and was raised in Groton, CT.       David served in the US Navy ,he retired as FTCS after 22 years of service. He was then employed at Raytheon for 15 yrs.      David was preceeded in death by his parents. Father,...

Jun 3, 2024

Maria Gloria (Couto) Moreira, 86, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, passed away on June 3rd. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Raul Couto and Maria (DaCustadio) Couto and the wife of the late Manuel R. Moreira. Maria was a dedicated parishioner at St. Theresa's Church and worked as a seamstress at Rochelle...

May 29, 2024

Alexandria Faye Chiaradio 31 of Little Compton, RI and formerly of Tiverton, passed away on May 29th.  Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of Renae (Gushee) Franklin and Edward Joseph.  She is also survived by a sister Aspen Gushee and 4 children, Eric Joseph, Gianna Chiradio, Ryan Chiradio and Liam Rivas.  In addition, she leaves her aunts...

May 4, 2024

Scott Albert Bouchard 56, of Newport RI passed away on May 4th.  Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Kenneth Bouchard and Abbie Lachapelle.  He had worked as a crane operator/ yard foreman for Mid City Steel.  He was an avid car enthusiast. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings Debra Berube,...

Apr 26, 2024

Neil Paul Manso 73 of Fall River, passed away on April 26th.  Born in Fall River. he was the son of the late John Louis Manso and late Margaret (Marion) Manso.  He received a Bachelor's Degree from Bridgewater and a Masters from Lesley University. He was a teacher at Espirito Santo School.  He is survived by 2 brothers John...

Apr 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paula Ann (Roach) Vital, 68, a cherished mother, devoted wife, and adoring grandmother. She peacefully departed from this world on April 21 at her vacation home in Daytona Beach, FL leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those she...

Apr 20, 2024

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Hector O Rivera, age 69, of Tiverton, passed away at home on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was a decorated veteran of the US Navy and the Massachusetts Army National Guard, receiving many awards and medals. The King of Tinkering, he was an avid collector of anything and everything, a lover of karaoke, a good...

Apr 17, 2024

Arline P. Dupont 79 of Fall River passed away on April 17th.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Alfred "Gibby" and Margaret E. (Campbell) Dupont.  She had worked as a hairdresser.  She also had worked as a school bus monitor for the Fall River School Department.She is survived by 2 sisters Anne Thibault and...

Mar 17, 2024

FUNERAL SATURDAY  March 23

Julius V. Rodrigues passed away quietly on Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was the beloved patriarch of his family. "Rod," as he was known, was born on January 14, 1928 in Hudson, Massachusetts. He is survived by his son Kenneth (wife Catherine), daughters Pamela Desmarais and Beverly (husband Marc) Schaen. He is grandfather...