Jane C. (Pereira) Racine, 63, of Dartmouth passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Gerald R. Racine.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph J. Pereira, Jr. and Jacqueline C. (Cyr) Pereira, she lived in Dartmouth for most of her life.
Jane was a communicant of the former Our Lady of Fatima Church.
She was employed as a Program Director for Southeastern Residential Services for the Department of Developmental Services. She was dedicated to her job, clients, and co-workers.
Jane loved going to the beach, which was her peaceful place, and enjoyed watching the New York Yankees.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald; her daughter, Jacqueline Claire Racine; two siblilngs, Anne E. Deshaies and her husband Raymond and David J. Pereira; her Maltipoo, Tobey; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother, Thomas R. Pereira.
Her Funeral will be held Wednesday, July 19th at 10 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass at 11 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial will held privately at a later date. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 18th from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jane's memory may be made to Friends of SRS, c/o Marissa Tomlins, R.M. Corporation, 73 Washington St., Plainville, MA 02762. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.