Ernest N. Tessier, 73, of Fall River, died Monday, July 6, 2015 at Southpointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center. Born in Fall River, he was son of the late William and Eva (Bertrand) Tessier. He attended the former Notre Dame Church, Fall River. Mr. Tessier was a member of the Fall River Elks Club and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.
Survivors include 2 sons: Ernest R. Tessier and his wife Debbie of Fall River and James A. Tessier of San Diego, CA; a daughter: Barbara J. Medeiros and her husband Julio of Tiverton; 4 brothers: William R. Tessier, Jr. and his wife Barbara of Cotuit, MA, Henry Tessier and his wife Carol of Westfield, MA, Norman W. Tessier and his wife Delores of Swansea and Leo Tessier and his wife Paulette of Westport; a sister: Ora Caya of Westport; 4 grandchildren: Darren, Madison, Logan and Dakota; his former wife: Karen (Baldwin) Tessier-Jeffries; and many nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late Loretta Costa, Evette Duck and Roland Tessier.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, July 10, 2015 at the Potter Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.
Calling hours Thursday 5 – 8 P.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.