Eileen (Bonneau) Sunday, 70, of New Bedford, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.
Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Adelard and Margaret (Giammalvo) Bonneau. She is preceded in death by a son John Adam.
Eileen is survived by her husband of 47 years Albert L Sunday, Jr. of New Bedford; a daughter Samara S. Ritter of Wind Gap, PA; and sons Anthony J. of New Bedford, Leonard J. of Chicora, PA, Joseph A. of San Antonio, TX, Michael J. of Allentown, PA, and Jeremy E. of San Antonio, TX; along with three grandsons, a granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews.
She graduated from New Bedford High in 1967. After marrying her husband in September 1971, they moved to Pennsylvania to raise their family. In 2001, she returned to New Bedford with her youngest son and husband.
A devoted housewife and mother, Eileen worked several jobs, including mystery shopping, census, and product promotional marketing at various stores.
Eileen was a devout member of Jehovah's Witnesses, attending the North Dartmouth Congregation in New Bedford.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday July 21, 2019 at 3:30 PM at the New Bedford Kingdom Hall, 740 County St., New Bedford. In September, Eileen will be laid to rest at the family plot in Pennsylvania next to her son John Adam. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.