Paul Rene Vaillancourt, 72, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born in Fall River, MA ,on February 9, 1948, to Lauretta (Paquette) and Ernest P. Vaillancourt. Paul graduated from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in 1966.  Paul served in the United States Army in Vietnam as a combat engineer. Paul worked as a career cabinet maker with A.H. Leeming and Sons, William Bloom and Sons, Laureanno and Sons,...

Ellsworth W. “Al” Fountain, 100, a resident of Somerset for over 65 years, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 in St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the husband of the late Rita (Jasmin) Fountain. Born in Plattsburg, NY, a son of the late Horace Fountain and the late Adelaide (Golden) Fountain, he lived in Cambridge, MA for a time before moving to Somerset. Al worked many years in the silversmith business of Taunton at both Reed & Barton and the former F.B. Rogers Co....

Raymond C. Holtzclaw, 84, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2020. He was the husband of the late Alice (Raposa) Holtzclaw. Raymond was born in Carmi, Illinios and was the son of the late Raymond Holtzclaw and Lorena (McCarty) Holtzclaw. Raymond grew up in Illinois and went on to serve his country honorably in the US Navy for 20 years. After his discharge from the Navy, Ray settled in New England and went on to work in maintenance with the Bristol County School System for many...

Robert J. Dary, 85 of Berkley passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at home. He was the beloved husband of sixty-one years to Anna (Gallant) Dary. Bob was born in Taunton; he was the son of the late Leon L. Dary Sr., and Eleanor (Josselyn) Dary. Robert graduated from Taunton High School, and went on to proudly serve his country with the United States Navy during the Korean War. He worked for the Army Corps of Engineers as an aquatic surveying engineer before retiring in 1989. Bob...

Dana F. Souza, 56, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2020, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Fall River, the son of the late Manuel Souza  and Gloria (Goldstein) Dubreuil. Dana attended Bristol County Agricultural High School. Dana was devoted son who took exceptional care of his mother before her passing a few years ago. He also enjoyed being with friends and family. Survivors are a son: Eric Souza of Assonet, a granddaughter: Rhea Sky Souza; three...

Robert D. Mello, 68, of Fairhaven, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, February 7, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Mary (Mello) Mello, he was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven and communicant of St. Mary’s Church. Bob worked at Danny’s Auto Body for several years.  He loved going out to eat and enjoyed watching his TV shows and movies. He is survived by his cousin and longtime caregiver, Nancy Jorge and her...

 Doris I. Elliott, 98, died Wednesday.  She was the wife of the late Arthur L. Elliott.             Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Simeon and Ida Berard Desjardins.  She was a graduate of Dominican Academy and Durfee High School.   She was in her younger days an accomplished photographer, painter and seamstress.   She  kept the books for her husband’s business,...

Dorothy L. Ames, 89, of North Dartmouth, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford, after a brief illness. Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late Merle L. and Nellie E. (Zawalski) Ames, she lived in Burlington, VT for many years, returning to the area four and a half years ago.  She was a member of the Dartmouth Bible Church. A graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 1948, she then worked for New England Telephone, became a...

Milton W. Healy, 91, of Fairhaven, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford, after a brief illness.  He was the loving husband of 64 years to the late Marilyn T. (Leaver) Healy. Born in Fall River, son of the late Joseph Arthur Healy and Kathryn (Reed) Healy, he was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven.  Mr. Healy was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and the Swain School of Design. Mr. Healy served in the Army during the Korean War. He was...

Dennis Kasper, 81, of East Taunton, passed away on February 6, 2020, at Morton Hospital. He was the husband of fifty-four years to the late Linda Irene (Hutchinson) Kasper. Dennis was born in South Boston, St. Margaret's hospital; the son of the late Francis and Catherine (Reardon) Kasper. He worked for over forty years as a union carpenter. Survivors are his children; Jon-Dennis Kasper and his wife Helen of Los Angeles, Jennifer Korzeniewski and her husband Shane of East Taunton,...