TAUNTON – Fernandes E. “Fred” Lopes, husband of Maria F. “Fana” (Marques) Lopes of Taunton, died at the New Bedford Rehab Hospital on Sept. 25, 2014.
He was 86.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Antonio E. and Irene (Nunes) Lopes.
He was a lifelong Taunton resident.
A graduate of Taunton High School, he later received a BA from Stonehill College and a master’s degree in education from Bridgewater University.
Mr. Lopes was a Fulbright Scholar to India, and later a Ford Foundation Scholar to the Soviet Union.
He taught in the Taunton, Norton and Somerset school systems and he served as principal in the Leonard and Caswell schools.
Mr. Lopes retired many years ago.
In addition to his wife of fifty-two years, he leaves a son, Mark E. Lopes of Taunton; a daughter, Lisa Maria Moss and her husband Jeffrey of South Windsor, CT; a granddaughter, Caitlin Moss of Worcester; and a sister-in-law, Ely O. Marques of Taunton.
He was also brother of the late Americo Lopes.
Calling hours will be held at Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Saturday, Sept. 27th from 4 to 7 p.m.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the General Scholarship Fund, c/o Lisa A. Richards, Stonehill College, 320 Washington St. Easton, MA 02357.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.