FALL RIVER … Yvonne M. Yokel, 92, of Fall River died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 after a long illness.
She was the wife of the late Armand A. Yokel.
She died at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.
She was born in Fall River the daughter of the late Philip and Georgiana (Posey) Desrosiers and had been a life long resident of the city.
She was employed as a sewing machine operator at the Avon Curtain for 20 years retiring in 1970.
Mrs. Yokel enjoyed traveling and cooking.
Survivors include her 2 sons: Armand L. Yokel of Dartmouth and Richard P. Yokel of Fall River, a brother: Joseph Desrosiers of Fall River, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Philip Desrosiers, Romeo Desrosiers, Albert Desrosiers, Juliette Sheehan, and Loretta LaPage.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Saturday at 8AM from the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME, 1555 Pleasant St., Fall River followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, 529 Eastern Ave, Fall River. Entombment in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours Friday 6:30 – 8 PM.