N. DARTMOUTH – Bertha Ann (Correia) Joaquim, age 90 of N. Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Sat. Jan. 21, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Edward Joaquim and the daughter of the late Joseph and Mabel (Cardoso) Correia. Prior to retiring, Bertha worked for Fall River Mfg. as a Pocket Setter. She also loved playing cards, doing needlework, and especially spending time with her family and friends.
Bertha is survived by her beloved daughter, Elizabeth Dion of N. Dartmouth; her 2 granddaughters and their husbands, Michele and Joseph Dufresne and Nicole and Kevin Almeida; her 3 great grandchildren, Rachel Dufresne, Craig Wiley, and Aaron Corchado; several nieces & nephews. She was the mother in law of the late Paul Dion and the sister of the late Florence Travers.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Wednesday, Jan. 25th at 8:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. George’s Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours on Tuesday, Jan. 24th from 5-8 P.M.