Obituaries

Mar 11, 2024

George Jeffrey 90 of Tiverton, RI passed away on March 11th.   He was the husband of the late Lorraine (Andrade) Jeffrey.

Born in Westport, MA, he had served in the US Army as a Corporal.

Private services were with the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home.

Feb 17, 2024

Michael Steven Byrne 69 of Tiverton, RI passed away on February 17, 2024.  He was the husband of Marian (Berube) Byrne and a lifelong Tiverton resident. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Janel M. (Saucier) and Alvin Byrne.  He had worked as a Warehouse Manager at Lightolier and was part of the logistic...

Feb 17, 2024

Patricia (Ferreira) Chasse, 81, beloved wife of Paul Chasse of Swansea, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17th, at St. Anne's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia cherished the beach, snow rides, and cherished moments with her family. She is survived by her husband, Paul, two daughters, Pamela Ventura of Fall River, MA, and Michelle Leandro of...

Feb 15, 2024

Charles (Chuck) W. Hemingway, Jr. 90 (Just shy of 2 weeks) of Tiverton, RI passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. He was happily married for 68 years to Mary (Cobery).

Born in Brooklyn, NY January 31, 1934, to Charles W Hemingway and Alberta (Carl) Hemingway. He was a graduate of Bishop Loughlin in Brooklyn NY. After...

Feb 12, 2024

Dennis Desharnais 72 of Tiverton, RI passed away on Feb. 12. 2024.  He was the husband of Suzanne (Hancock) Desharnais. Born in Rochester, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Helen (Mone) and Henry Desharnais.  He had worked as a Electronic Engineer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.  Dennis was a communicant of St Theresa Parish. In...

Feb 4, 2024

Richard Philippe Paquin, 91, of Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 4th. Born in Fall River, MA, Richard grew up in Warren, RI, the son of the late Victor and Blanche (Lariviere) Paquin. He attended LaSalette Seminary for high school and one year at Providence College. After proudly serving his country as...

Jan 11, 2024

Teofilo M. Raposo 94 of New Bedford, MA, passed away on January 11th.  He was the husband of Maria doCarmo (Morgado) Raposo.  Born in Povoacao, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Cecilia and Manuel Neto Raposo.  He had formerly worked as a machine operator for Columbia electronics.  He was a member of Our Lady of...

Jan 1, 2024

Paul A Neronha  65 of Fall River, passed away on January 1, 2024.  Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Barbara A. ( Ferreira) Neronha.and the late Frank E. Neronha.  He had formerly worked as an Electrician.  In addition to his mother, he leaves 2 sons Derek Neronha (wife Heather) and Scott Neronha.  He also leaves...

Dec 25, 2023

Giovanni Palermo 83, of Tiverton, RI passed away on December 25th.  He was the husband of Phyllis (Venafra) Palermo.  Born in Paternapoli, Italy, he was the son of the late Mafalatha and Peter Palermo.  He had worked mostly as a Liquor Store Clerk.  In addition to is wife, he leaves  a daughter Tina Rebello (husband David) and 2 grandsons...

Dec 21, 2023

Elaine M. (Chaves) Gaspar  73, of Dartmouth, MA and Port St Lucie, Fl, passed away on December 21, 2023.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Angelina (Silvia) Chaves and the late Peter Chaves.  She had been a long time real estate agent and had been inducted into the Century 21 Hall of Fame. She was a...

Dec 18, 2023

Educator, Dedicated Public Servant, & Manufacturing Executive Cecil E. Leonard, age 84, passed away on the evening of Monday, December 18, 2023, with family at his side in Tiverton, RI. He confronted Parkinson's disease with fortitude for eight years before succumbing to Parkinson's related pneumonia. He was the husband of Ruth C. (DeKay) Leonard to whom he was married...

Nov 29, 2023

Nancy M. Carvalho 79 of Tiverton passed away on Nov. 29th.  She was the widow of George Carvalho.   Born in Manhattan New York, she was the daughter of the late Antoinette (Pinto) and Joseph Roderick.  She leaves behind, daughter Donna Goulet-Truppi, husband Paul. Grandchildren the late Elizabeth Carvalho, Kevin Goulet, wife Amy. Greatgrandchildren are Adriana (Trevor) Carvalho, Samantha Goulet...

Nov 28, 2023

Rita Veronica Lindo, 90, of Tiverton, RI passed away on the morning of November 28th.  Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Harriet (Cooney) Mitcheson and George Mitcheson.

In her professional life, from the 1950s through the 1980s, Rita worked as an Apparel Production Associate for a clothing manufacturer. She served as...

Nov 24, 2023

At 6:55 PM on November 24, 2023, we lost Carolyn A Burton, an amazing force of life.

She made everyone she met feel like a cherished friend, and was among the most generous souls to walk this earth.

Born in Fall River on December 17, 1946 to Mary C Burton and Milton T. Burton, both...

Nov 21, 2023

Stephen Edward Ferreira passed away on November 21, 2023 at age 74. Originally from Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Evelyn (Oliveira) and Edward J. Ferreira. He was known as a craftsman, working for multiple local corporations specializing in fine woodworking. He loved antique cars, tinkering with small engine repair and the joy of the...

Nov 18, 2023

Barbara Jean Cruz 77 of Tiverton, RI passed away on November 18th.  She was the wife of Samusideen Adediran. Born in Taunton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Rita M. (Duarte) and Gregory Gomes Neto. Barbara lived her life fearlessly, while lovingly accepting everyone. In the 1970's Barbara became the first female preventative maintenance mechanic at Texas...

Nov 16, 2023

Steve Loomis 54, of Tiverton, RI passed away on Nov. 16, 2023.  He was the son of the late Raymond and Frances Loomis. Steve was a carpenter with Local 1305/330 for many years and loved building things.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and football.  He also loved hanging around with his dog Noodles. He leaves behind 2 sons Shawn...

Nov 5, 2023

Vera Marie (Mendoza) Araujo 89 of Fall River, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 5, 2023. She was the widow of Daniel P. Araujo.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Diamentina (Rodrigues) and Francis Mendoza.  She had worked as an assembler for Globe Assembly for 25 years.  A Member...

Nov 2, 2023

Roger R. Michel 78 of Tiverton, RI passed away on November 2, 2023.  He was the husband of Linda Faye (Pannell) Michel. Born in Tiverton, RI, he was the son of the late Bertha (Perrault) and Lucien Michel.  An electrician by trade, he had worked for New England Power at Brayton Point Station, where he served as the Electrical...

Oct 25, 2023

Nizarali R. Rajani 60, better known as David, passed away on October 25, 2023. He was the husband of Cynthia Coelho-Rajani. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, he was the son of the late Shakar (Khanoo) and Rajab Ali Rajani. He was a former employee of Harvey Industries.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter,...