FALL RIVER – Edmond E. Berube, age 94. A life-long resident of Fall River, Ed passed away peacefully on 30 December 2020. He was the son of Edmond E. Berube and Ellen T. (Moffitt). His early years included many trips to Lake Willoughby Vermont, and local beaches with his two younger brothers and dynamic parents. These vacation spots and love of family were his passion throughout his full life. He attended Perkins School for the Blind, where he met his spectacularly talented wife of 66 years, Harriet Faye (George) who was raised in Barre, Vermont. As a team, their talents, intelligence and work ethics were unrivaled. Edmond graduated from Brown University in 1950, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature and economics. He enjoyed a very successful 40-year career with the Fall River Welfare Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare, first as a social worker and later retiring as Deputy Director of the Southeastern Massachusetts regional office. During his professional career, Ed always provided support to those in need of social services with respect and dedication. Ed possessed a refined world view and was extremely articulate on a wide array of topics. He was an avid Patriots fan, a ham radio operator, loved Big Band music, and was always tracking current news and events. His sage counsel, intelligence, humor, generosity and love will be greatly missed.
He is preceded by his parents, Edmond E. Berube Sr. and Ellen T. (Moffitt) and his brother 1st Lt. Raymond “Brud” L. Berube USMC, a carrier qualified Naval Aviator. He is survived by his devoted wife, Harriet Faye (George); daughter Donna Berube, a registered nurse in Fall River; son and daughter-in-law RADM Raymond E. Berube SC USN (ret) and Mary J. (Farrell) who live in Coronado, California; his beloved brother Robert J. Berube and sister-in-law Muriel F. (Pelletier) of Fall River; and his niece Kathleen Kroger of Middletown, Rhode Island; as well as his grandchildren: Ann (Berube) and husband David Ballard of Fall River; Paige Berube of Sacramento, California; Peter Berube of La Jolla, California; and great grandchild Bear Thomas Ballard.
Following cremation, a Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, May 7th in St. Joseph’s Church, 1335 N. Main St., Fall River at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Arrangements are under the direction of the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, Fall River, MA. To send the family expressions of sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com.