Edna Connors

Edna (Santos) Connors, age 68, of Fall River, MA, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late James E. Connors. Born in Fall River, and a daughter of the late Denarte and Caroline (Medeiros) Santos. She worked at home as a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and crafts, but most of all she enjoyed her family. She is survived by four sons, Guy Santos, Robert Santos, Michael Connors and James E. Connors, Jr. all of Fall River; one brother, Denarte “Sonny” Santos of Tiverton, RI; eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and three daughter-in-laws. Mrs. Connors’ Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 7:00PM in the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA. Visitation will be held prior to service from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to help the family would be appreciated.

Frank A. Parkhurst

Frank Arthur Parkhurst, age 88, formerly of Marble Street, Somerset, MA, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center. He was the husband of Ethel M. (Sowter) Parkhurst. Born in Fall River, MA, and lifelong resident, he was the son of the late Frank D. and Rose (Wilkinson) Parkhurst. He was employed as an overseer in Borden City Mill until its closing and then became a banker for the former Fall River National Bank. He was on the Board of Trustees for the 1st Primitive Methodist Church where he was a member of it’s choir and Sunday School teacher. He was voted Volunteer of the year by the United Way. In 1974, he received a Community Service award from the Fall River Chamber of Commerce. He was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America. He was treasurer for the Fall River Historical Society, Moby Dick BSA and Fall River Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Model Railroad Club of Portland, ME, Little Rhody R.R. Club, VFW in Somerset Post 8500 and the American Legion Post 0314. He was also a member and treasurer of the International Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Parkhurst served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, 977th Signal Service Co. during WWII with the Allied Forces Headquarters, General Eisenhower commanding. He served in the 5th Army Headquarters in Italy. He received two Battle Stars and other decorations and his unit received Presidential citations. In November 1942, the unit sailed from Liverpool, England to North Africa aboard a British ship and was torpedoed in the Mediterranean Sea. Besides his wife of 66 years, he is survived by a two sons, Frank A. Parkhurst, Jr. of Fall River, MA and Bradford E. Parkhurst of Merrimack, NH; one daughter, Donna J. Rosebrock of Somerset, MA; one sister, Ruth Boothroyd of Wildwood, FL; He was an inspiration to his five grandchildren and his six great grandchildren. Mr. Parkhurst’s Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Bliss Four Corners Congregational Church, Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI. Funeral arrangements are entrusted with the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA.

Kathleen A. Lopes

Kathleen A. (Perry) Lopes, age 52, of Shore Drive, Fall River, MA, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Beth Isreal Hospital, Boston, MA after a courageous battle. She was the loving companion & friend of Skip Auclair of Fall River, for 28 years. She was born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of the late Frank and Gilda (Costa) Perry. Kathleen graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School, class of 1974, then later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from SMU Dartmouth, MA. She worked in Fall River C.E.T.A. program as a counselor and later for various Insurance Companies in Brockton, MA and Providence, RI. She helped establish W.O.R.D. (Women’s Occupational Resource Development) in Fall River, 1985. Kathy enjoyed traveling, music (especially country) and most of all her family. She is survived by her loving daughter, Erica Canedy and her husband Eric of Fall River; a grandson, the “love of her life” Hunter Canedy; three brothers, David, Michael and Stephen Perry, all of Fall River; six sisters, Carolin Walsh of Fall River, Elaine Andrade of Fall River, Nancy Lambert of Little Compton, RI, Jean Brault of Somerset, MA, Geraldine Miranda of Fall River and Linda Foreman of Fall River; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Frank Perry and Mary Dion. Ms. Lopes’ funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2008 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, MA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Beth Israel Hospital (BR), 330 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215.

Raymond B. Morin

Raymond B. Morin, age 86, of Fall River, MA, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Southpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. He was the husband of Edna R. (Berube) Morin. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Napoleon and Elizabeth (Paquette) Morin. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WWII. Mr. Morin was employed as an Industrial Safety Officer at Charlton Memorial Hospital as well as an Occupational Safety Health Administrator. He was a parishioner of St. Anne’s Parish, where he was a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the Senior Citizen’s Group and also a member of its Parish Committee. He was a recipient of the Marion Medal in 1997. He was a member and past Grand Knight (1954-1955) of the Knights of Columbus, Fall River Council #86 and was actively involved in the Engaged Encounter Movement of the Fall River Diocese. He was a graduate of BCC and was a member of the National Honor Society. He was honored by a Fall River Family for enhancing family life during a banquet at the Venus de Milo. Besides his wife of 61 years, he is survived by a son, Raymond B. Morin, II of Doylestown, PA; two daughters, Deanna Mello of Swansea and Celeste Warner of East Greenwich, RI; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Noella Guay, Yvonne Morin, Yvette Proulx, Rita Morin, Antonin Morin, Aime Morin and Napoleon Morin. Mr. Morin’s Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 10:00AM in St. Louis de France Church, Buffington Street, Swansea, MA. All are invited to go directly to church. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM in THE BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA.

Edna P. Chagnon

Edna Pauline (Belmore) Chagnon, age 85, formerly of Shirley Ave, Somerset, MA passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Country Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Roland Arthur Chagnon. Born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of late Joseph David and Lumine (Dube) Belmore. She moved to Somerset over fifty years ago and was a parishioner of St. Louis de France Church. She was a former Girl Scout Leader and PTA President at Wilbur School, Somerset, MA. She was employed as a physical therapist for the former Hussey Fall River General Hospital and the rehab unit at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Chagnon is survived by two sons, Roland A. Chagon, Jr. of Swansea, MA and Paul Chagnon of Fall River, MA; three daughters, Paulette E. Carmone of Warren, RI, Vivian C. White of Dighton, MA and Dianne C. Chagnon of Pawtucket, RI; one sister, Doris Levesque of Fall River, MA; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Chagnon’s Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 9:00AM in St. Louis de France Church, Buffington Street, Swansea, MA. Arrangements are entrusted with the BOULE FUNERAL HOME, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 36 Cameron Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140 or Community VNA, 10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA 02703.