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Helen Arruda
March 22, 2018

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SOMERSET – Helen (Souza) Arruda, age 95 of Somerset, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Taunton, she was the beloved wife of the late Edward Arruda and the daughter of the late Bento & Angelica (Rapoza) Souza. Prior to retiring, Helen worked as a Circulation Assistant at the Somerset Library and was a parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church, Somerset.

She is survived by her Son: Edward “Charlie” Arruda (wife Anne) of Olympia, WA; her Daughters: Geri Faillace (husband Robert) & Carolyn Wills (husband Robert) both of Somerset; her Sister: Margaret Silvestre of Somerset; grandchildren: Brandon Faillace, Brenden Arruda; several nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Mary, Carlos, & Gabriel Souza, and Geraldine Borges.

Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Monday at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick’s Church, Somerset at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Somerset. Calling hours Sunday 2-4 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or a Charity of your choosing.

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Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home
1521 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
508-672-3101