Raymond J. Senna, 74, of Fairhaven, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, February 2, 2020, at home.  Born in New Bedford, son of the late Raymond J. Senna, Sr. and Laura (Oliveira) Senna, he grew up in Fairhaven where he graduated from high school. Ray loved Martha’s Vineyard, a place where he spent almost 30 years of his life and worked for the Town of Oak Bluffs.  He was an U.S. Army veteran and also had worked as a Merchant Marine.  He loved to travel to California to...

Muriel Levitre, 91, formerly of AZ, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020. She was the wife of the late Bertrand Levitre. Muriel was born in Woonsocket, RI and was the daughter of the late Oscar Landry and Rosanne (Berthume) Landry. Muriel was employed as a spinner for Sidney Blumenthal, and assembler at Metal Box and later retired as a polisher at AT Cross. She enjoyed dancing with her late husband Bert and she had a special place in her heart for animals. Muriel absolutely adored...

John A. Bartolomeo, 86, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Church) Bartolomeo. John was born in Cranston, RI and was the son of the late Antonio and Dorothy (Newton) Bartolomeo. John attended local schools and went on to serve his country honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. He held a rewarding career as a machinist, retiring from the Polaroid Corporation. John was an avid reader and a talented carpenter who enjoyed working with...

SWANSEA—Judith Machado, 74, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of James Machado, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.   Judith was born in Fall River and was the daughter of the late Manuel Almeida, and Albina (Mello) Almeida.    Judith was employed as a paraprofessional for the Fall River Public School System until her retirement. She loved the outdoors, especially the time she spent fishing...

Mary Teresa Harrington McCann Horne, 94, died peacefully at home on February 15, 2020. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, the daughter of Frank and Frances Harrington, she was a long time  resident in and near the city she loved. She attended Dominican Academy and F. G. Allens Business School. Mary loved to tell of her adventures working during WWII as secretary to Captain Bjorhus, of the Torpedo Station at Newport Navy base. Every morning, she and her colleagues would brave the seas...

Antonio H. Faria, 85, of Taunton, passed away, Monday, February 17, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Alice (Dias) Faria. Antonio was born in Sao Miguel, Portugal; he was the son of the late Manuel and Herminia (Jesus) Faria. Mr. Faria proudly served with the Portuguese Army before immigrating to the United States. While living in Portugal, he worked as a finish carpenter, and later worked as a machine operator for Texas Instruments.  Antonio...

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....

Tina Rae (Rose) Vargas, 55, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Morton Hospital. Tina was born in and lived most of her life in Taunton.  She was educated in the Taunton Public Schools and attended the Bristol Plymouth Regional High School.  Tina worked various jobs throughout her life.  Her most recent was at H&L Bloom, Inc. In her spare time, Tina cherished spending time with her family, friends, and dog Coco.  She had a special love for...

John P. Yarro, 74, of Fall River passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family Tuesday, February18, 2020, at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center.  He was the longtime companion of Evelyn Alves of Assonet and husband of the late Jean Marie (Blomquist) Yarro. Born in Boston, son of the late Fred and Mary P. (Thomas) Yarro, he grew up in Dedham and lived in the Assonet area since 1974.  John served in the Army during the Vietnam War and had worked as a bus driver prior to entering...