FALL RIVER … Alice Tavares Espinola, 86, of Fall River died Monday, April 18, 2011 after a long illness.
She was the widow of Manuel Medeiros Espinola.
She was born in Remedios Bretanha; St. Michael’s Azores and had lived in Fall River since 1968.
She was a presser for Shelburne Shirt for many years.
She was a communicant of Espirito Santo Church, Alden Street, Fall River.
Mrs. Espinola enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
Survivors include a son John M. Espinola of Fall River, 2 daughters: Belmira “Bella” Borges of Westport and Molly DaSilva of Fall River, a sister Natalia Lindo of Fall River, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Mario Medeiros Espinola and grandmother of the late Ian DaSilva.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Thursday 9AM from the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME, 1555 Pleasant Street, Fall River, followed by Funeral Prayers at 11AM at Espirito Santo Church, Alden Street, Fall River. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours Thursday 9 – 10:30 AM