Elsie “Betty” E. Lavey, age 73, of Fall River, passed away on February 13, 2016 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John and Elsie (DeCambra) Pires. She leaves behind her longtime companion Joseph Nowak. Elsie was a member of the St. Patrick’s Ladies Guild of Somerset. She loved to sing and travel. Prior to retirement she worked for the Somerset School Dept. for many years.
Along with Joseph Nowak, she is survived by her brother John M. Pires (wife Diane) of FL as well as her nephew David Pires and niece Jennifer Pires.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Thursday here at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. Patrick’s Church in Somerset at 10 A.M. Cremation to follow. Burial of cremains will take place on Tuesday, February 23rd at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Somerset at 10 A.M. Calling hours on Wednesday from 5-7 P.M. Given that cremation is to follow Mass, if you choose to make a donation please consider Catholic Release Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21297-0303 or call 1.877-435-7277 www.rogersfuneral.com.