Stephen Shoesmith, Sr., 97, of Westport, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the husband of the late Ruth M. (Dyson) Shoesmith with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.
Mr. Shoesmith was born in Westport, son of the late James and Mary (Davenport) Shoesmith and had been a resident of the town for most of his life. He attended B.M.C. Durfee High School, Fall River. A veteran of WWII, he served his country in the U.S. Navy. Prior to retirement, he worked as a die cut operator for the former J&J Corrugated, Fall River. Mr. Shoesmith enjoyed camping.
Survivors include his daughter: Judith A. Nunes (Wayne) of Dartmouth; a granddaughter: Karen A. Elderkin; and many nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Stephen Shoesmith, Jr. and brother of the late George, James and Gordon Shoesmith, Grace Simmons, Ada Taggart, Mildred Connors, Elsie Crockran and Hannah Craig.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Potter Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.
Visitation will be Monday, from 9:30-11 A.M. prior to the service.
Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport followed by a repast luncheon to which all guests are invited to attend at White's of Westport, 66 State Rd., Westport, MA 02790.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Cats, P.O. Box 79571, Dartmouth, MA 02747.