Robert R. Lema, age 82 of Swansea passed away November 6, 2017. He was the husband of Justine (Durfee) Lema and son of the late John C. and Mary F. (Enos) Lema. Bob was a retired manager at the 1st National Supermarket, a USAF veteran, a parishioner of St. John of God Church and a member of the CCD and RCIA and the Knights of Columbus.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son John J. Lema of Swansea and a nephew Jeffrey. He was the brother of the late Charles Lema.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River FRIDAY at 9:45 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church, Brayton Ave., Somerset at 11 A.M. Interment in Vinnicum Cemetery, Swansea. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com