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Kaye Farrell
June 08, 2019

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Kaye Farrell, 81, of New Bedford, passed away June 8, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, Mass., to John and Virginia Clauretie, she lived in New Bedford and South Dartmouth for most of her life.

Kaye was a graduate of Holy Family High School in New Bedford and St. Bonaventure University in Olean, New York, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in business. Following graduation, she worked as a buyer for major Manhattan department stores, after which she taught elementary school in the Town of Fairhaven for 28 years.

Kaye was an avid golfer, playing regularly from early adulthood until the last few years of her life and competing in many tournaments at her favorite courses, Emerald in Dartmouth and Heritage Hill in Lakeville. She was also passionate about antiques, and for a brief time owned and operated her own shop, Curios & Collectibles, in Padanaram village in South Dartmouth. Kaye had a space at the Brimfield Flea Market and regularly set up at Norton Flea Market, as well as many other flea markets and antique shows throughout the Northeast and into the Mid-Atlantic. She also loved to play Scrabble, computer word games, cribbage, and crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

Kaye is survived by her loving longtime companion, William Lima, of New Bedford; her son, Mark and his wife, Heri, of Maryland; her brother, Terrence, sister-in-law, Patricia, two nephews, Sean and Kevin, and great-niece Audrey, all of Nevada; and friends.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday June 15, 2019 at 10 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals , 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. Her family will receive visitors from 9-10 AM prior to the service. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Homes
495 Park Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
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