26-year-old with ties across Fall River, Bristol County, dies suddenly, fundraiser created

Family members have announced that a local woman has died unexpectedly.

According to a GoFundMe fundraiser, 26-year-old Brooke Avelar passed away suddenly in the early morning hours on Saturday.

Avelar has lived in multiple area communities including New Bedford and Taunton. She also has friends and family in Fall River.

Avelar was described by her sister as “deeply loved and will be forever missed. She had a beautiful soul, a kind heart, and a presence that brought light to those around her. No words can truly express how much she meant to us.”

Friends say that she was a ray of sunshine who lit up a room when she entered.

Services for Avelar have not yet been announced.