Obituaries

Gerald “Jerry” J. Berube

Gerald “Jerry” J. Berube, age 78, of Naples, FL and Tiverton, RI, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at home. He was the husband of Janet (Bacon) Berube. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Fortier) Berube, he was a veteran of the Korean War era serving with the U.S. Army.  Mr. Berube was retired as a supervisor from Nynex after 35 years of employment.  After his retirement, he worked with the Boule Funeral Home and the former Livery Specialist as a funeral attendant helping many families. Gerry was involved with Talking Books for over 20 years as a volunteer and served as last President of Southend A.C.  He was a former member of Montaup Country Club. Besides his wife of 55 years, survivors include five children, Michele Berube, Denise Gaudette, and Donald Berube all of Fall River, David Berube of No. Attleboro and Richard Berube of Portsmouth; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Leonard “Bob” Berube of N. Grafton, MA and Paul Berube of Tiverton, RI; as well as many nieces and nephews.  He was also the brother of the late Raymond Berube. Mr. Berube’s funeral will be held at 9:00AM on Thursday, September 2, 2010 from the Boule Funeral Home, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in St. Theresa’s Church, Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI.  Interment will be in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday    from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 N. Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

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Raymond G. Charron

Raymond G. Charron, age 79, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday  June 29, 2010. He was the husband of Bertha C. (Desjardins) Charron.      Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Albany Charron and Eva (Garant) Charron. Mr Charron served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Ashworth Brothers after 23 years as a foreman. Raymond was a Life member of the VFW Fall River Post 486.   Beside his wife he is survived by three children, Richard R. Charron, of Depere, Wisconsin, Madeline Charron, of Fall River, Theresa Charron ,of Florida, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Alphonse, William, Wilfred, Ernest Charron, Lucy Ravenelle and Doris Lopes    Graveside committal prayers of his cremated remains with Military Honors will be held on Friday August 27, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Arrangements are entrusted with the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA.

David Pereira, Jr.

David Pereira, Jr., age 57, of Fall River, passed away Monday, August 23, 2010 at home, after a courageous 8 month battle with cancer.  Mr. Pereira was the beloved husband of Janet (Moniz) Pereira for 38 years. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late David and Maureen (Sicard) Pereira.  He was previously employed by the City of Fall River Public Works Dept., then later at Tremblays Bus Co. as a driver.  David was an avid Seekonk and Nascar race fan, and enjoyed his pets, Jade and Heineken.  Like his father before him and his son, David, after him, Mr. Pereira was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. Besides his loving wife, Janet, his survivors are his son David Pereira, III and his wife Staci, his granddaughter Katie, whom he adored, all of Lake Elsinore, CA; his brother Ronald Pereira and his wife Jeanne of Fall River; his sisters, Denise Dansereau and Tracy Gonsalves, both of Washington; mother-in-law, Hilda Moniz of Swansea; sister-in-law, Kathy Rego and husband Vincent of Swansea; numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 9:00AM from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Spring St., Fall River.  Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00PM to 8:00PM.  There will be no interment.  Following cremation a private memorial mass will be arranged.

Juliette L. Gagnon

Juliette L. (Gagnon) Gagnon, age 94, of Fall River, MA, passed away  Wednesday, August 18, 2010  at Southpointe. She was the wife of the late Lucien Gagnon .  Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of Joseph Gagnon and Herminie (Labrie) Gagnon. Mrs. Gagnon worked as a bookkeeper for Clifton Nursing Home. She was a parishioner of St. Anne’s Church. Mrs. Gagnon is survived by one daughter, Paulette Gagnon and her life partner Joan Dermody of Fall River; one son Roger Gagnon and his wife Pauline of North Dartmouth; one sister Annette Cardin of Fall River; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Donatien Gagnon. Mrs. Gagnon’s Funeral  will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 8:00AM from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA. followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00A.M. in St. Anne’s Church South Main St., Fall River. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River, . Visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00PM to 8:00PM.

Juliette Depin

Juliette Depin, age 79 of Fall River passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Tuesday, August 10, 2010. She was the wife of the late Kenneth A. Depin. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Adam) Pelland. Mrs. Depin enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved walks at Heritage State Park, fires at home and any time her family gathered together, especially at Thanksgiving. A hard worker her whole life, she was formerly employed by Lamport, the Diocese of Fall River, and most recently as a rental agent at the Highlands and as the gate keeper at the Cape Cod Market Place in Dennis, MA. Mrs. Depin is survived by four children Denise Pontes and her husband Michael, Deborah Cimo and her husband Dominic, Kathleen Franco and her husband Charlie, all of Fall River, Kevin Depin and his wife Carole of Dennis MA, a sister Dolores Medeiros of Fall River, seven grandchildren, four great  grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Francis Pelland, Thomas Pelland, Alfred Pelland, and Lorraine Kitchen.              Mrs. Depin’s funeral service will be held on Saturday August 14, 2010 at 8:00AM from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA, followed by     a Funeral Mass at 9:00AM in St. Joseph Church, North Main St. Fall River.             Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation will be held on August 13, 2010 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM.  In Lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Anne’s Shrine, 818 Middle St. Fall River MA, 02721.

Joseph E. Rondeau

Joseph E. Rondeau, age 84, of Fall River, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010 at St. Anne’s Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Therese D. (Labonte) Rondeau.  Born in Fall River, a son of the late Philibert P. and Yvonne (Lemay) Rondeau.  He graduated from Msgr. Prevost High School.  Mr. Rondeau served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 691st Tank Destroyer Battalion where he earned the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, African Theater Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal.  He retired from the Army Reserves, USAR School Providence, RI Command General Staff, as Chief Warrant Officer. He retired from the Postal Service, as a supervisor, after 36 years.  He was a parishioner of Holy Ghost Church in Tiverton, RI.  Mr. Rondeau enjoyed carpentry and was an avid golfer.    Mr. Rondeau is survived by two sons, Robert Rondeau of Westport and Roger Rondeau of Fall River; a daughter, Elaine Crites of Tiverton; a brother, Rene Rondeau of Fall River; three sisters, Jeannette Bouchard of Fall River, Yvonne Berube of Tiverton and Rita Goulet of Fall River; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.  He was also the brother of the late Maurice Rondeau.             Mr. Rondeau’s funeral service will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 8:00AM             from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA, followed             by a Funeral Mass at 9:00AM in Holy Ghost Church, Judson Street, Tiverton, RI.            Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Visitation will be held             on Thursday from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Please visit to view Joseph's video http://videos.lifetributes.com/155523

Kenneth Morgera

Kenneth Morgera, age 65, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2010 at home. He was the husband of Susan (Woolhouse) Morgera. Born in Newport, RI, a son of the late Sylvester and Gertrude (Maher) Morgera.  He was employed by Louis & Ted’s Asphault before retiring three years ago.  Mr. Morgera enjoyed spending time with his loving family. Besides his wife of 38 years, he is survived by a son, Kenneth W. Morgera of Fall River; four daughters, Elisa M. Morgera of Fall River, Tina M. Benoit of Westport, Susan R. Gagnon of Somerset and Kerrie A. Morgera of Fall River; a brother, Charles Morgera of Middletown, RI; three sisters, Gertrude Gush and Barbara Correira both of Florida and Mary E. Marley of Newport, RI; nine grandchildren, Jordan, Justin, Chad, Megan, Tyler, Joshua, Kenneth Jr., Cynthia and Aiden; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mr. Morgera’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 9:00AM from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in Good Shepherd Parish, South Main Street, Fall River.  Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00PM to 8:00PM.

Laura A.  Chouinard

Laura A. (Berube) Chouinard, age 89, of Westport, formerly of Fall River passed away, Thursday, July 29, 2010 at home. She was the wife of 65 years, to the late Wilfred A. Chouinard. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Joseph and Alexina (Duperre) Berube.  She lived in Fall River most of her life, but moved to Westport after her husband passed away in 2007.  She also wintered in Florida for many years. Mrs. Chouinard worked in the King Philip Mill as a spooler tender for a few years, and then moved on as a sewing machine operator in the garment industry, where she was very active in the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union.  She retired from Sowa Outerwear and joined the Union’s Retiree’s Club and was also an officer of the club.  She was a member of St. John the Baptist Parish in Westport. Mrs. Chouinard enjoyed traveling with the Royal Traveler’s Club of Fall River, and was a member of the St. Anne’s Fraternity and the Women’s Auxiliary, where she presided as president for a few terms and enjoyed their cribbage club.  She also enjoyed sewing, walking, dancing, games and reading. She is survived by her son, Maurice W. Chouinard and his wife Shirley of Tiverton; her daughter, Annette Chouinard of  Westport, four grandchildren, Stephen Chouinard, Lori (Chouinard) Wood, Kenneth Meliza and Pamela (Meliza) Destremps; nine great grandchildren, Christopher Chouinard, Nicole Chouinard, Alyssa Wood and Brittany Wood, Kenneth Meliza Farias, Laura Destremps, Aubrey Destremps, Angela Santos, Kevin Santos, two great great grandchildren, Zachary Carreiro and Jacob Chouinard; as well as many nieces and nephews.  She was the sister of the late Philip, Leo and Ernest Berube, Alice Moreau Pinault, Agnes Paquette and Jeanne Lamarre-Thibault.            Mrs. Chouinard’s Funeral will be held on Monday August 2, 2010 at                         8:45AM from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA,           followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in St. John the Baptist Church,            Main Road, Westport. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.           Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00PM to 8:00PM.  Flowers are           welcomed or memorial gifts may be made to St. Anne’s Hudner Oncology,            795 Middle Street,  Fall River, MA 02721. Please visit to view Laura's video http://videos.lifetributes.com/153458

Joseph “Pepere” Deschenes

Joseph “Pepere” Deschenes, age 88, of Fall River, passed away at home Friday July 23, 2010, husband of the late Rita (Boucher) Deschenes. Born in Fall River, son of the late Francois and Albertina (Martin) Deschenes. Mr. Deschenes was a Staff Sergeant in the Army, he served in the WWII, and he was a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. He was a cook for LapreTurkey Farm for many years. He was an avid Rex Morgan collector, and enjoyed playing cards.  Mr. Deschenes is survived by  two children Normand Deschenes, and Jeanne Hamel both of Fall River, four sisters Alice Cote, Anita Pineault, Lillian Deschenes, Grace Deschenes all of Fall River, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and several  nieces and nephews, he also was the brother of the late Pete, Arthur, Lionel Deschenes and Dorothy Roy.              Mr. Deschenes’s funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 28, 2010 at             10:00 AM in the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA,. Interment will be in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne MA,.              Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 27, 2010 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM.

Lexi Gibson

Lexi Gibson, of Fall River, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010 at St.     Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of James Russell Gibson, Jr. and Erica M. Bonenfant     and sister of Skyla M. Gibson.               Visitation will be held on Friday, July 23, 2010 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM,             followed by a service at 12:00PM in the BOULE FUNERAL HOME,             615 Broadway, Fall River.  Interment will be at St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River.

Ronald C. Nutbrown Jr.

Ronald C. Nutbrown Jr. age 55 of Fall River passed away, Saturday July 17, 2010 Born in Fall River  a son of Ronald C. Nutbrown and Dolores A. (Martin) Nutbrown of Fall River and New Bedford. Brother of Steven J. Nutbrown of New Bedford, Michael P. Nutbrown ,Cindy F. Nutbrown both of Fall River and Colleen L. Nutbrown of Westport and uncle to several nieces and nephews. Ronald was an actor in his younger years with the Little Theater, Very active in HIV and Aids Research. In 1994 he road a bike cross country for a benefit, served at one time as president of the Aids Research Fund, was involved with Community Development of Bristol County and recently was a chef at Stepping Stone here in Fall River.             Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 20, 2010 from 5:00PM to 7:00P.M.             followed by a service at 7.00P.M. in the Boule Funeral Home,             615 Broadway ,Fall River .

Lorraine Victoria Cyr

Lorraine Victoria (Campion) Cyr, age 91, of Tiverton, RI, passed away  Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at St. Anne’s Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Leo Cyr. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Alphonse and Sophie (Demkovitz) Campion.  Mrs. Cyr was a resident of Tiverton most of her life. She was employed by Tom Ouellete’s Beef & Provisions as a sales clerk until her retirement. She was a parishioner of St. Anne’s Parish and an active bowler for many years. She is survived by a sister, Irene Ouellette of Tiverton; a brother, Richard Campion of Orlando, FL; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Stephanie Cyr and sister of the late Rita Lizotte, Jeannette Pinault, Rose Deforitis, Theresa Chouinard, and Alfred and Edward Campion. Mrs. Cyr’s funeral will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 9:00AM from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in St. Anne’s Church, South Main St., Fall River. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River, MA.  Visititation will be held from 8:00AM to 9:00AM, prior to church.

Joan B. Estrella

Joan B. (Gurgon) Estrella, age 77, of Fall River, passed away, Monday, June 21, 2010, at St. Anne’s Hospital. Former wife of the late Norman F. Estrella. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Frank Gurgon and Antoinette (Kaminski) Gurgon. Mrs. Estrella was a head bookkeeper for Feitelberg Insurance for over 40 years. She was a parishioner of Good Shepherd Church, she enjoyed being with friends and family. She is survived by her son, Michael Estrella and his wife Mary Dionne and a loving granddaughter Rachel Estrella all of Barrington RI, a loving niece Paula Latessa and her husband Arthur of Fall River, and several nieces and nephews, she also was the sister of the late Cecilia Cornellier. Mrs. Estrella’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2010 9:00 AM from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in Good Shepherd Parish, Fall River. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River. Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 23, 2010 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM.

Frances A. Sherman

Frances A. Sherman, age 56, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the loving companion of George Olsen. Born in Tiverton RI, daughter of Lucy (Lucianno) Pimental and the late John Pimental. Frances worked for Aetna Insurance for many years, she was a member of the Bayview Holy Ghost Club. Frances is survived by two children Mark Sherman and wife Kelly of Fall River, and Christy Rapson and husband Michael of N – Dartmouth, a sister Carol Habib and husband Richard of Fall River, four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, she was also the sister of the late John (Rocky) Pimental, Jr,. Frances’s Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 9:00AM in the  BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA.  Interment will be in Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Tiverton RI.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00PM to 8:00PM.

Albert B. Paquette

Albert B. Paquette, age 69, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010, at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was the husband of Joyce M. (Arruda) Paquette. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Joseph and Martha (Banville) Paquette. Mr. Paquette was a maintenance man at Rose Hawthorne Home. He was a parishioner of St Anthony of Padua, he was a member of Post 314 American legion and Forty and Eight – Post 1 in New Bedford MA, he enjoyed fishing and bowling. Besides his wife of 36 years he is survived by three children Cynthia Dube, Cathleen St. Pierre both of Fall River, Michael Dube of Brockton, a brother Adrien Paquette, two grandchildren Jimmie Wampler III and Brandyn St. Pierre, and several nieces and nephews, he also was the brother of the late Jeannette Pineau.               Mr Paquette’s funeral service will be held on Friday, June 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM               from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA, followed by a              Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Bedford St. Interment                will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Visitation will be held on Thursday,              June 17, 2010  from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Jose M. Medeiros

Jose M. Medeiros, age 60,of Fall River, passed away  Sunday, June 13, 2010 at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the husband of Maria (da Silva – Marques) Medeiros. Born in Portugal, he was the son of the late Salvador and Maria (Correia) Medeiros.Mr. Medeiros was a foreman for Greenscape Landscaping for eight years. He is survived by two sons, Emanuel Medeiros, Rui Medeiros both of CA, two daughters Ana Mayette of Swansea, Lucie Medeiros of CA, four brothers Antonio Correia, Andriano Moniz both of Fall River, Carlos Correia,  Jose Correia  both of Portugal and a sister Fatima Miranda of FL, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, Mr. Medeiros’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 8:00 AM from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 AM in Espirito Santo Church Alden St, Fall River. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 16, 2010 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Marie Rose Lachapelle

Marie Rose (Lagasse) Lachapelle, age 89, formerly of Fall River, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 at Somerset Ridge Center.  She was the wife of the late Levi J. Lachapelle.Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Joseph L. and Delia (Cloutier) Lagasse.  Mrs. Lachapelle was a homemaker most of her life.  She was a parishioner of St. Anne’s Church and she enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by a son, Paul Lachapelle and his wife Lorraine of Somerset; two grandchildren, Scott Lachapelle and Jessica Huling; three great grandchildren, Alexandra and Emily Huling and Kaylee Lachapelle; as well as several nieces and nephews.  She was the sister of the late Pete, Leo, Del and Irene Lagasse and Josephine Wood. Mrs. Lachapelle’s funeral service will be held on Friday June 11, 2010 at 9:00AM from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in St. Anne’s Church, South Main Street, Fall River. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. http://videos.lifetributes.com/143233

Marie Michaud

Marie (Brulotte) Michaud, age 88, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 at the Kimwell Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Fall River, MA. Born on July 13, 1921, in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Gedeon Brulotte, formerly of Levis, Quebec and the late Elise (Dube) Brulotte. She married the late Ferdinand Joseph Michaud (“Ferdie”), son of the late Henri and Josephine (Hamel) Michaud, on August 9, 1952, at St. Mathieu’s Church. For nearly fifty years, Marie and Ferdie made their home at 254 Stetson Street in Fall River, MA. They were parishioners of St. Roch’s Church. Marie is survived by a daughter, Claire Louis of Ocean Grove, NJ; granddaughters, Lydia and Nadia Louis; sisters, Eva Costa and Irene Richardson; brothers, Normand and Arthur; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Yvonne Jones, Alice Tremblay, Ernest, Joseph and Albert. One of ten children of a French-Canadian family that settled in the North End of Fall River in the early 1900’s, Marie (Brulotte) Michaud, with her dimples and mischievous grin, was a force of nature who undertook no task with less than a full heart. Whether she was picking countless pails of wild blueberries to sell door to door to pay for her St. Mathieu’s Elementary School uniform or whether she was toiling well past midnight to stitch clothing for her daughter’s dolls, Marie did not relent until the job was done to the very best of her ability. Recently reflecting on her life, Marie affirmed: “I always did my best.” Marie loved style and dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. She was her own favorite couturiere, selecting fine wool and cotton fabrics from which she meticulously crafted for herself the dressed and suits which so aptly set off her glamorous, raven-haired looks. Marie worked as a floor lady in the city’s dressmaking industry, including the former Wentworth Manufacturing, Inc., and Harlee Manufacturing, Inc., which thrived in Fall River before and after World War II. Marie and the ladies of her production unit were a formidable team, consistently producing large quantities of high-quality garments. Marie subsequently taught dressmaking in the evening adult education program at the former Fall River Girl’s Diman Vocational High School. She also taught hand sewing at many of the public elementary schools in the city. At least one of her students-perhaps inspired by Marie’s passion for sewing-went on to enjoy a successful career in the international fashion industry. Each summer Marie’s granddaughters, Lydia and Nadia Louis, traveled from New Jersey to stay with Marie and her late husband, Ferdie. Lydia and Nadia fondly remember the many excursions with their grandparents to “Chuck E. Cheese,” Buttonwood Park Zoo, the Fall River Public Library, and the Carousel at Battleship Cove. When it was time for the girls to leave on Labor Day, it was all Marie could do to fight back the tears. As their parents drove them away, the girls exclaimed: “We love you big like the world, Memere”! And we do. Marie’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 9:00AM from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in Holy Name Church, Hanover Street, Fall River. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM. http://videos.lifetributes.com/143168

Jeanne F. Boucher

Jeanne F. (Gasse) Boucher, age 94, formerly of Borden West, Fall River, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Hathaway Manor in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late J. Arthur Boucher. Born in Rimouski P.Q., Canada, a daughter of the late Ferdinand and  Elizabeth (Banville) Gasse.  She was a member of Holy Rosary Church and former communicant of St. Rock’s Parish.  She was employed by Santoro Mfg. as a seamstress until her retirement.  She was a member and former Treasurer of Oak Village Seniors.  Mrs. Boucher enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She is survived by a daughter, Claudette Lindo and her husband Antone of Westport; three sons, Roger Boucher and his wife Dianne of Sewell, NJ, Richard Boucher and his wife Andrea of Manhattan Beach, CA and Ronald Boucher and his wife Linda of Silver Spring, MD; a sister, Aline St. Laurent and a brother, Herve Gasse, both of Canada; four grandchildren, Kristen Baptista and her husband Todd of Westport, Kevin, Andréa and Brandon Boucher of New Jersey; and a great grandson, Kyle Baptista of Westport; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Boucher’s funeral will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 9:00AM from the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Spring St., Fall River. Entombment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum, Fall River, MA. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Southcoast Center for Cancer Care, 101 Page Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, Att: External Affairs or Olancho Aid Foundation, c/o Kristen Baptista, 5 Jason Drive, Westport, MA 02790.