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BORN
1935
DIED
2016
FUNERAL HOME
215 Columbia St.
Fall River, Massachusetts
Lillian Rivest Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Lillian Rivest
Kim Raposa
December 4, 2023
Mom, I can't believe another yr has passed since we've seen your face, heard your laugh, or held your hand. I miss you every single day of my life. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you, or miss you. I truly lost a portion of my heart the day that I lost you. What I would do, or give to have another day with you. Until we meet again, I pray you're resting in the sweetest & most heavenliest peace ever. I pray you're no longer suffering or in pain. You were one of the strongest, and most loving, caring, and giving woman I was blessed to call Mom. I love you always & forever, your daughter Kim
Kim Raposa
December 4, 2019
Mom I can't believe it's been three years since I last saw your beautiful face. I miss seeing your beautiful smile, and hearing your laugh. I don't know how people say time heals all wounds, because my heart broke the day we lost you, and it's never healed, it never will. I feel lost without you in this world, and can't wait til we are reunited in the next. I know you've been reunited with your beloved son Bruce. I know he is with you & Dad. We hated to lose him this year, he was suffering so much. The only comfort we have is that you're all no longer suffering. We miss you all here on earth, but we know God needed you more. He saw you were all tired, suffering, and you could no longer hold on. He took you into his loving arms, and took away all of your pain and suffering. I miss you so much it hurts. I will love you always & forever. Rest In Eternal & Everlasting peace Mom until we meet again.
Kim Raposa
May 10, 2019
Mom, We're spending another Mother's Day without you. Everyday without you is a struggle, but certain holidays feel even worse. I miss you so very much. What I wouldn't do or say to see your beautiful face, hear your laugh, and hear you call my name. I miss your stories, and your smile. I pray that you're no longer suffering, and that you're walking, talking and eating all your favorite foods. I'm sure Heaven has become a more beautiful place since you've arrived. I hope the sun shines for you everyday, and keeps you warm. I hope your nights aren't restless, and you're sleeping better than you've ever done before. I hope your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and your favorite nieces and nephews are making you proud. I know you're watching over Bruce during his recent health issues, and you're sending him the power of love and healing. Happy Mother's Day Mom until we meet again, please know how much I truly love and miss you!
Kim Raposa
October 25, 2017
Mom I miss you so very much, it hurts to breathe at times. What I wouldn't do to see your beautiful face and that smile that could brighten anyone's day. I long for the day that I will get to hug you and hold your hand again. I pray that you are resting in eternal and everlasting peace. I pray that you no longer suffer in pain. I pray that you felt you had a good life. I pray you left us with no regrets. I pray that you know how much I truly love you and never meant to ever hurt you in anyway. I know when I was younger we didn't seem to get along. But my love, honor, and respect grew for you like no other's could. You were always my strength when I was weak, and will always be the wind beneath my wings mom. I love you with all that I am and all that I have in me. Rest easy now mom and know that you are loved and missed by so many. I love you always and forever mom.
December 21, 2016
To Linda, Steve, Bruce and Family, deepest condolences on the loss of your mom.
Steve Camara
Wendy Viveiros
December 12, 2016
Dear Kim and Family
My deepest condolences for your loss. May you cherish the memories you shared. She will be your angel in heaven. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
December 12, 2016
Dear Lori, Meg, Tyler and family,
Our deepest condolences go out to you and the rest of your family. You are a very close family which will help you get through this tough time. Hang on to the many great memories that you have of your Aunt Lil.
Love,
Steph, Joe and Sarah Kennedy
penny souza
December 12, 2016
Bev we send our deepest condolences in the passing of your beloved Aunt Lillian. May you & your family feel God's comforting embrace at this time of profound loss. God bless you all and our prayers, love, and thoughts are with each of you. May God comfort you in your loss and may your beloved Aunt Lillian, rest in The Everlasting Arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Izzy Aguiar
December 12, 2016
My best friend/sister
Lil Lil Lil wake up!!!!!! Hey Hey Lil!!!! You need to eat!!
What I would do to say
those words to my sister again!!
Thank you for all the great memories and laughs we shared. Even though the summer days on the porch wont be the same you will forever hold a special place in my heart.
The special bond between two sisters
Love,
Sister Izzy
Kelsey Raposa
December 11, 2016
Gram, I can't believe I'm going to see you at rest tomorrow. It still feels so surreal. But, I'm glad that you're no longer suffering, you had a rough couple of years but you were always so strong. Now, you're with Grandpa, my Nelly, Vavo and Koko. Give them all hugs and kisses from me. I'll see you on the other side soon, I love you xoxo
Paul & Linda Sineiro
December 11, 2016
We are so sorry you had to lose someone so important and special in your life. We will be praying for you and your family.
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your mother,
Jeff Aguiar
December 11, 2016
My Aunt; The person who would be the first to reach out in someone in need. The person who enjoyed to see smile on your face. The person who loved simplist things in life and that was ownly a small part of my aunt. My aunt suffered dearly inside and never once complained.When someone walked in her room, she would put her pain aside and give you a smile that would light up the room. My aunt, was born with a golden heart and even when everything was gone inside, her heart kept beating.My aunt would look out the window to see her favorite nephew walk by the path and I would always stop by say hello. I know I have a heart and try to do good,because it's broken. My memories of my aunt will be embedded in me forever and I was blessed to have her in my life.The pain and suffering are long gone aunt Lil but,your heart will continue to beat in all of us.May you Rest In Peace.
Wayne Furtado
December 11, 2016
My condolences to the Rivest, Aguiar, and Brilhante family and all extended family members on the loss of Lillian. May you gain comfort in knowing that she now rest in the comfort of God's loving arms. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Manny & Ellie Leite
December 11, 2016
Gerry, Bev, Lindsey/ Brianna, Mrs. Aguiar & Family: We send our deepest condolences in the passing of your beloved Lillian. She fought a brave fight with her illness. She rests peacefully in The Everlasting Arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May you all find comfort in His Loving Embrace at this sad time of loss. We send our love, hugs and prayers to all of you.
Lori Antaya
December 11, 2016
Aunt Lil,
I want you to know how very much I loved you and you always and forever hold a special place in my heart.
I can't imagine going on without seeing your beautiful smile and the thumbs up you gave to everyone
You have been in my lfe for along time. You always lived downstairs from me. It's going to be hard to go to my moms house and not stopping at your house first to see you.
My routine is going to change as I will no longer have a place to go everynight. Whether it was visiting you at your house rehab or the hospital.
If I had to do all over again I would not change a thing You gave the true meaning of the word FAMILY
Thank you for being that special aunt in my life and thank you for being my moms best friend.
You will never be forgotten
Love,
Niece Lori xoxo
Tyler Antaya
December 11, 2016
To Kimmy, Paul, Kelsey & family
I want you all to know how saddened I'm about the passing of aunt Lil
She will forever hold a special place in my heart. I will forever miss seeing her beautiful that lit up the room
I don't know what I will do now as I saw her everday Aunt Lil I want you to know I loveed you with all my heart and soul.
You were the best aunt ever. Thank you for all the great memories.
Love,
Great Nephew Tyler
December 11, 2016
Dear Mrs.Aguiar and Family please accept my Sympathy for your loss.
Claire M.Antaya
Lori Antaya
December 11, 2016
Aunt Lil,
You will forever hold a special place in my heart. I loved you like a mom. It's going to be so hard not seeing your beautiful smile on your face and the thumbs up you gave to all of us.
You gave the true meaning to the word family.
It's going to be difficult going to my moms house and not stopping at your house to see you. My nights are going to be different now as I had a routine of going to see you everyday wether it was at your house the rehab or the hospital If I had to do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing just to have you here with me
Thank you for loving us and being my mom's best friend
R,I.P
Niece Lori
Megan Antaya
December 11, 2016
Aunt Lil,thank you for all the memories that I will cherish forever. You had a heart of gold and I will miss you so much. I love you aunt lil,rest in eternal peace sweetheart.
Kathy Tompkins
December 11, 2016
Dear Melissa ,Avery and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kathy and Julianne Tompkins
Paul Raposa
December 11, 2016
Ma just wated to say Thank You for taking care of my family the way you did. With such love, and kindness. You always put your family before yourself, which in return always brought your family together. You always took such good care of Kelsey, and all of your grandchildren. No matter how much pain you were in, they always put a smile on your face. May you rest in eternal peace. Thanks again for everything you did for us.
Kim Raposa
December 11, 2016
Mom you were not only my mom, but my best friend. Although my heart aches with the pain of losing you, I know you are no longer in pain or suffering. It brings me some comfort to know you have been reunited with dad. I don't know what I'll do without seeing your smile everyday, it got me through so many tough days. You took a large piece of my heart with you, I can only long for the day that we will meet again. I hope that I did right by you, and never let you down. A golden heart stopped beating, a light of hope diminished. I can only pray that I can someday be half the mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend that you have been to many. I love you mom, until we meet again, Rest In Eternal and Everlasting Peace.
Kimberly Shea Medeiros
December 10, 2016
So very sorry for your loss . My sympathy and condolences to the family .
The Staff of Oliveira Funeral Homes
December 11, 2016
Offering our sympathies during this time.
Brianna Loranger
December 10, 2016
Aunt Lil I will never forget what you did for me, you were always the "cool" aunt when I was growing up that had cable and soda. I will always remember our adventures to JJ's hot dog in the summer and the many bus trips we took to amusement parks where you said "don't tell your mother your going on these rides, just Go!!" And of course our New York trip! You had a heart of gold. You always worried and did so much for everyone else, even when you were sick yourself you always gave me the eyes when it came to soccer. I strongly believe me and you had a strong bond. Two days ago when I got the sign from you I knew you wanted to tell me something,I wish I had the chance to talk to you one more time. To thank you for everything you did for me growing up being such an amazing strong determined stubborn lady. I will never ever forget you or that smile that lights up a room. I know you are no longer in any pain and are free of all illness. You are now my angel. I love you so much aunt Lil
Jeffrey Rezendes
December 10, 2016
To Bruce and the Rivest family, sorry for your loss. Cuz your mom is in gods hands now may she Rest In Peace
Ranger & Beverly Loranger
December 10, 2016
Rest in peace Aunt Lil. The golden gates of heaven opened up to bring you a new life free of pain and suffering. Be not afraid I come before you Come follow me and I will give you rest. Oh the promise of God. His word is so true. You will always be remembered by your love,smile and laughter. This is not a good bye for someday we will all be together gathered around the Lords Banquet Table singing Alleluia. What a day that will be. Love you always
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