Dianne M. (Bernier) Tavares Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dianne M. (Bernier) Tavares of Fall River, Massachusetts, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 17, 2026 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dianne M. (Bernier) Tavares to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband David Tavares, Sr.; her parents, Joseph R. Bernier and Marie M. Bernier (Saube); and her siblings, Jeannette Robichaud, Albert Bernier and Maurice Bernier.
She is survived by: her children, Debra Potvin, Joseph Dion (Beth Pavao), Lisa Machado (Floriano), Rhonda Dion and Kimberly Tavares Oliveira (Jason); her grandchildren, Jennifer Farber, Cheyenne Potvin, Damien Belanger, Tyler Dion, Jaden Dion, Ryan Machado, Floriano Machado, Jr., Amanda Machado Galego, Alex Machado, Crystal Jacobs, Desiree Medeiros, Joseph Medeiros IV, Alexie Oliveira, Cailyn Oliveira, Shannon Aguiar and Brianne Brouillard; her great grandchildren, Zayden, Quinn, Lileigh, Colton, Reignah, Hera, Jonathan, Ariella, Makayla, Joseph, Millie, Joshua, Max, Kane, Jacoby and Kyra; her siblings, Simonne Bernier, Claire Camara, Therese Miranda and Donald Bernier; Wayne Tavares (Debbie). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
