SOMERSET – Lillian (Perry) Roderigues, age 95 of Somerset, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Fall River, Lillian was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Roderigues and the daughter of the late Eugene Perry and the late Helena (Botelho) Perry.
Prior to retiring, Lillian worked as a Sewing Machine Operator for Fall River Mills Manufacturing. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church, a member of the Portuguese Civic League, loved gardening, sewing, trying her luck at the local casinos, and especially spending time with her family.
Lillian is survived by her two daughters: Joann Faria of Somerset and Florence Johnson (husband David) of Bradenton, FL; her sister: Florence Campos of FL; three grandchildren: Bryce Johnson, Stephanie McKnight, and Melissa Faria; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Helen Garcia and the late Armand Perry.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 263 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
Family and friends are invited to attend Lillian’s wake on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 8:30-10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick’s Church, Somerset at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Somerset. Arrangement are under the direction of the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River, MA.