Robert Henry Chretien, age 74, of Fall River passed away June 24, 2012. He was the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Holt) Chretien and son of the late Joseph A. & Genevieve (Wayda) Chretien. Prior to retiring, Robert worked as a maintenance man at the Newport Naval Base. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.
He is survived by his children: Laurie Chretien of Fall River, Robin Chretien of PA, Dawn Chretien & Robert Chretien Jr. both of Fall River; step children: Ernest & Kevin Souza, and Brenda Pierce all of Fall River, Norma Patrick of OH; sisters: Rosalie Rodrigues of Fall River & Dorothy Castanho of CA; 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Robert was the stepfather of the late Shirley Ann Pypniowski & Barbara Souza; grandfather of the late Desiree Souza; and brother of the late Loretta Chretien.
Following cremation, a visitation will be held on FRIDAY from 9:30-11:00 A.M. with a Memorial service at 11:00 A.M. in the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery.