FAIRHAVEN… Thomas E. Jeffries, 91, of Fairhaven passed away Sunday, June 23, 2018 at The Royal of Fairhaven.
He was the widower of Annette (Levesque) Jeffries.
Born in Tiverton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Laura (Larocque) Jeffries.
Mr. Jeffries worked as a Ship Painter at General Dynamics for 20 years, prior to his retirement in 1975.
Survivors include his daughters: Jeannette Jeffries and Susan Jeffries, both of Fall River; his sons: Gerard Jeffries of Westport, David Jeffries of Swansea, Thomas Jeffries of New Hampshire and Richard Jeffries of Fall River; his sister: Theresa Gosselin of Connecticut; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Thomas, Robert and Donald Jeffries and was the brother of the late Noella Mello, Mary Anne Tatro, Lorraine Dube, Eva Desrosier, Roseanna Desrosier, Lauretta, Joseph and Edward Jeffries.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Friday, June 29, 2018 at 10:30 AM from the South Coast Funeral Home, 1555 Pleasant St. Fall River MA followed by a Mas of Christian Burial at 11 AM at Holy Trinity Parish, Stafford Rd. Fall River. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours will be held Friday morning from 9-10:30 AM, prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas’ name can be made to the Royal of Fairhaven Activities Department, 184 Main St. Fairhaven, MA 02719.