Edward J. Maguire, 83, of Fairhaven passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the Sippican Healthcare Center. He was the loving husband of 22 years to the late Cynthia Messier. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Edward L. and Lucille T. (Theroux) Maguire, he lived most of his life in the area prior to settling in Fairhaven. Edward was a 1956 graduate of New Bedford High School, and was a veteran, serving in the U. S. Army. He was an account executive in the metal industry for over...

On Monday, September 16, 2020 Maureen (Connors) Durfee, loving wife, and mother of three children passed away at home surrounded by her family.  She was 81. Maureen was born on March 2, 1939 in Taunton, MA to Michael J. and Anastasia (McAloon) Connors.  She graduated from Taunton High School in 1957 and received her RN from St. Anne's Hospital of Nursing in 1960.  On April 15, 1960 she married her high school sweetheart, William G. (Bill) Durfee.  They raised three...

Merrill E. Perry, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2020 surrounded by his family.   He was born in Fall River to the late Alfred Perry and Joan (Orzechowski) Perry. Merrill served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps serving two tours in Vietnam. After the service, he went on to work for the Fall River Gas Company as a pipe fitter for 41 years until his retirement.    In his younger years, he enjoyed running, biking, and skiing. He also enjoyed cooking for...

On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Richard E. Ducharme Sr. passed away peacefully at Morton Hospital with his devoted wife Marsha J. (Cevada) by his side.  He was 75 years old. Richard and Marsha were married for 52 years.   He was the son of the late Emery A. and Anne M. (Donavan) Ducharme.  Richard was born in Taunton and was a class of 1962 graduate of Taunton High.  After high school, he attended Rhode Island Radio and Electronics School and Bryant University.  He...

Geraldine Marie Ruell, 84, of Fairhaven, MA, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Eugene James Ruell, Jr. Born in Fairhaven, MA, daughter of the late George and Albina Martin, Geraldine was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven and a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. Geraldine was a busy mother of six, who held jobs in the community as well as at Aerovox, Our Lady's Haven, and often helped at the local...

Michael S. Macedo, 53, passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2020 after a short illness. Michael was born in Fall River and was the son of the late Adelino and Maria Macedo. He is survived by his son Michael S. Macedo, Jr., brothers, Edwin Macedo, Adelino Macedo, Jr., Edward Macedo and Humberto Macedo; sisters, Sandy Thomas and Judy Macedo and many nieces and nephews. His Memorial Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 5-7pm in the Hathaway Community Home for...

James A. Tolman, 41, of Watertown passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Born in Cambridge, MA, son of Cheryl A. (Plocharczyk) Tolman-Duff of Sandwich and James E. Tolman of Harwich, he grew up in Fairhaven where he graduated from Fairhaven High School, lived on the Cape and had lived in Watertown for the past eight years. He was a member of the New England Regional Council of Carpenter’s Union, Local 339.  James was a very out going  friendly person...

Felicia A. Luz, 78, passed away on September 11, 2020 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was preceded in death by the “Love of her Life” Phil Roos Felicia was born in Fall River and was the daughter of the late Thomas Viveiros and Emily (Medeiros) Belisle.   Felicia attended local schools and was employed as a hairdresser at Catholic Memorial Home and Headliners for many years until her retirement. She was a longtime member of the Taunton American Legion and the...

Wayne J. Wilding, 54, of Fall River,  passed away suddenly from injuries sustained by riding his motorcycle on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of thirty-four years to Christine (Souza) Wilding. Wayne was born in Fall River the son of the late Albert J. Wilding Sr. and Carol A. (Ferreira) Oliveira and his mom Rosalie Pelletier of Taunton. Wayne loved his wife and his family. He loved the patriots and the Boston Bruins, Wayne enjoyed watching his...

Joseph P. Aguiar, 93, a resident of Westport for 64 years, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2020 after a brief illness. He was the husband for 71 years of the late Noreen (Michael) Aguiar. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel Aguiar and the late Lucy (Pacheco) Davis (formerly Aguiar). Joe was owner of “Joe’s Tire Service” at different times in Westport and Fall River. He also served as a reserve police officer with the Town of Westport for many years. He was...