Virginia (Eckersley) Long, 78, of Westport, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of William T. Long.
Mrs. Long was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Thomas and Virginia (Barboza) Eckersley and had been a longtime resident of Westport. Prior to retirement, she worked for many years as a secretary for Dr. Brodeur's Office, Fall River. She enjoyed traveling and was a member of the RV club New England Aires.
Survivors along with her husband include her 2 sons: Kevin M. Silvia and his wife Michelle of Dartmouth and Steven T. Long of Somerset; 2 grandchildren: Allison Silvia and Thomas Silvia; along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, August 19, 2024 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Sunday from 6-8 P.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.