Robert J. Camara, 85, of Westport, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was the husband of Ann M. (Travers) Camara, they shared 59 years of marriage.
Mr. Camara was born in Fall River, son of the late John P. and Mary (Santos) Camara and had resided in Westport since 2008. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he worked for the Fall River Herald News in the sales/advertising department for 43 years. Mr. Camara was an avid New England sports fan who enjoyed attending sporting events. He enjoyed traveling and going out to eat with his wife.
Survivors along with his wife include his son: Douglas R. Camara and his wife Heather of Jasper, GA; and his daughter: Jennifer A. Jesus and her husband Raymond Jesus, Jr. of N. Dartmouth.
He was the brother of the late Judith Guay and John Camara.
The family wished to express their heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Camara's caregivers for their compassionate care.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, January 29, 2025 At the Potter Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.
Visitation will be Wednesday, from 9:30-11 A.M. prior to the service.
Interment to follow in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Forever Paws, 300 Lynwood St., Fall River, MA 02721.