TAUNTON – Dorothy L. (Grace) Avellar, wife of the late August B. Avellar, died at the Life Care Center of Raynham on Oct. 2, 2015.
She was 86.
Born in Falmouth, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Louse (Correia) Grace.
Dorothy was educated in Falmouth schools before moving to the Taunton area many years ago.
Employed by the former Geilech Tannery, she later worked as an attendant for the former Paul A Dever School for many years.
Survivors include her son, Randy Avellar and his wife Sherri of Taunton; a daughter, Beverly J. Augenti and her husband William of Taunton; a stepson, Alan Avellar of Taunton; a stepdaughter, Joyce Fernandes of Taunton; a brother, Antone Graca of Taunton; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also the mother of the late Victor A. Avellar and the sister of the late Margaret Lopes, Rose Grace, Hilda Greene and Anna Barrows.
Funeral Services will take place at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, Oct. 8th at 11 am.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Oct. 7th from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379.
Funeral home website: www.silvafuneralhome.com.