Beatrice (Franco) Pereira, of Swansea passed away Sep. 14, 2013. She was the beloved wife for 55 years to John Pereira and the daughter of the late Manuel C. and Maria A. (Teixeira) Franco. Prior to retiring, Beatrice worked in the family business at Pacific Bakery, and then worked as a Sewing Machine Operator for Fall River Manufacturing Co. She retired to help raise her 2 grandchildren whom she cherished. Her favorite past time was Ballroom Dancing with her husband and friends.
In addition to her husband John of Swansea, Bea is survived by her daughter: Cynthia Gauvin wife of Raymond Gary Gauvin III of Swansea, her two grandchildren: Matthew Gauvin of Fall River and Elyse Gauvin of Swansea, and several nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Manuel, John, and James Franco.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on WEDNESDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours TUESDAY from 4-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA Chapter, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. www.rogersfuneral.com.
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