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...

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....

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,...