Ernest C. Nunes, 81, of Westport, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Southpointe Rehabilitation Center, Fall River after a brief illness. He was the husband of Lorraine R. (LePage) Nunes of Westport.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel C. and Mary (Fernandes) Nunes, he had resided in Westport for most of his life. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a self-employed contractor. Mr. Nunes was a Westport police officer for over 15 years and a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Montaup Country Club, Portsmouth. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors along with his wife include his 2 sons: Ernest L. Nunes of Fall River and Wayne M. Nunes of Dartmouth; 3 brothers: Edmond, Emery and Ellery Nunes; and 2 grandchildren: Timothy D. Nunes and Jessica J. Nunes.
He was the grandfather of the late Jeremy Nunes and brother of the late Eugene and Edward Nunes.
Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport at 11:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be from 8:30 A.M.-10:30 A.M. at the Potter Funeral Home, prior to the mass.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Nunes Family c/o the Potter Funeral Home.