BEAUCHAMP -- Anna A. (Baumler), age 73, of Fairhaven, Widow of Robert N. Beauchamp, Maj. (Ret.) U.S.A. Mother of Robert N., Steven M., & Walter A. Beauchamp. Funeral Friday, Aug. 30, 1996, 8 am from FAIRLAWN MORTUARY, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 am in St. Joseph's Church, Spring St., Fairhaven. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Thur., 4-7 pm. Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester, MA.
DE BRITTO -- In this city Aug. 28, 1996 Catherine (Vieira) De Britto aged 82 years, of New Bedford. Loved sister of Lillian Souza of NB & Josephine Oliver of North Dartmouth. Funeral from the PERRY FUNERAL HOME, 111 Dartmouth St. Friday at 9. Funeral Mass at St. James Church at 10. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Thursday evening only 7-9. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.
DONOVAN, JR. -- Of Fairhaven, August 26, 1996, Matthew J., 57, husband of Carolyn (Walsh) Donovan, father of Matthew J. Donovan III and Brian M. Donovan, brother of Johanna Ellis and Mary E. Sullivan, cousin of Patrick J. Doyle and Daniel L. Doyle. Funeral from the SAUNDERS-DWYER HOME FOR FUNERALS, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Friday at 10. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church, Fairhaven at 11. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8. Interment Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Daniel L. Doyle, Smiling Irishman Account, c/o First Citizens Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 3094, New Bedford, MA 02741-3094.
ERICKSEN-SANFORD -- In this city, Fairhaven, Aug. 28, 1996. Claire M. (Bociek), 68, of Fhvn. and formerly of New Bedford. Wife of Henry Ericksen and widow of Warren Russell Sanford. Funeral from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd. on Saturday at 8 AM followed by her funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 9 AM. Interment Sacred Heart #2 Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours Friday 2-4 & 7-9
ESPINDOLA -- Dorothy A. (Poirier), age 71, of Fairhaven, Wife of Albert Espindola, Mother of Beverly Rousseau, Diane Tapper, Janis Steed, Susan Breton, Donna Dwelly, Marilyn, Patricia, Richard, Robert & Steven Espindola, Sister of Lorraine Poirier, Irene Cormier, Robert Poirier & the late Blanche Anthony. Grandmother of the late David Rousseau. Funeral Thurs., Aug. 29, 1996 at 9 am from the FAIRLAWN MORTUARY, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 am in St. Joseph's Church, Spring St., Fairhaven. Relatives & Friends invited. Visiting hours Wed. 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1115 West Chestnut St., Brockton, MA 02401 or to the Special Olympics c/o Upper Cape Day Rehabilitation, P.O. Box 3388 Plymouth, MA 02631. Burial in Rural Cemetery.
GILBERT -- August 27, 1996, Antonio G. "Antone" Gilbert, 77 of New Bedford formerly of Fairhaven. Husband of Benvinda (Lamas) Gilbert and the late Rose (Pinto) Gilbert; father of Francine K. Gilbert, Sheila R. Andrade, Bonita S. Depina, Kathleen E. Edwards and Kenneth A. Gilbert; stepfather of Georgette Correia, David L. and Robert Andrade. Funeral from the DONAGHY FUNERAL HOME, 465 County Street, Saturday morning at 8:30. Funeral mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, South Sixth St., New Bedford at 10. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Calling hours Friday only 2-4 and 7-9. Ample lighted parking area at the rear of the funeral home.
HOLMES -- Napoleon T. of Fairhaven, August 26, 1996. Husband of Dorothy A. (Brown) Holmes. Father of Napoleon T. and Robin M. Holmes and Linda S. Baird. Brother of Albert Nicodemisen and the late Nils Richard Holmes. Grandfather of Michael R. Holmes, Gary Baird, Jr. and Devon Baird. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service in the FAIRHAVEN FUNERAL HOME, 117 Main St., Fairhaven Friday at 10 a.m. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9. Lighted handicaped entrance at rear of funeral home.
LISS -- Entered into rest August 28, 1996 Philip of Hyde Park, MA and Pembroke Pines, FL. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Kassner) Miller-Liss, and the late Tina (Podvey) Liss. Devoted Father of Leonard Liss of CT, Elaine Youman, and Francine Shelly. Loving brother of Rose Lederman, Frances Yaffe, Samuel Liss, Toby Leighton, Alfred Liss, and 5 deceased. Dear Grandfather of 7 grandchildren. Services at Schlossberg & Solomon Memorial Chapel, 824 Washington St., Canton, MA. Thursday, August 29, 1996 at 1:00 PM. Memorial observance will be at his late residence through Sunday evening. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to American Cancer Society, 294 Pleasant St., Stoughton, MA 02072.
LOURO-PIERCE -- In Acushnet, Aug. 28, 1996 Winifred D. "Winnie" (Westgate), 65, of Acushnet. Wife of Norman F. Louro and widow of Lloyd A. Pierce, mother of Dorothy W. Fuchs. Funeral services will be held on Saturday 10:30 AM at ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd. Interment at Acushnet Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours Friday 2-4 & 7-9.
YEATON -- Robert A. "Mr. Rotary" 70 years, of Mattapoisett, formerly of Framingham. Husband of Eletha M. "Lee" (Jensen) Yeaton, father of Bruce A. Yeaton, Mrs. Lawrence J. (Sandra L.) Doane and Mrs. Jeffrey H. (Kimberly A.) Wheeler, son-in-law of Emily C. Jensen, grandfather of Melissa C. and Lawrence R. Doane, Genevieve C. and Stephen B. Wheeler, brother of Valerie R. Kazmer, Dorothy Westbrook, Gerald S., Ivan A. Yeaton Jr. and the late Bradford Yeaton. A Service of Thanksgiving and Tribute will be held Saturday, August 31, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, Church St., Mattapoisett. Relatives and friends invited. Please do not send flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Mattapoisett Congregational Church Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 284, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 or to Hospice of Community Nurse, P.O. Box 751, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Burial Private. Arrangements with the FAIRLAWN MORTUARY, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven.
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