Fall River – Lorraine A. (Dupont) Furze, 80, of Westport died Monday, January 24, 2005 at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the widow of Charles W. Furze who she was married to for 55 years.
She was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jeremiah and Anita (Peloquin) Dupont, and lived in Fall River for many years prior to moving to Westport in 1977. She was a bookkeeper for various businesses in the area until her retirement. A graduate of Domincan Academy of Fall River class of 1942, she served her country in the United States Navy as a veteran of WWII. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, Westport. Mrs. Furze was a member of the Marjorie Lovell McBride Post V.F.W. of Fall River. She enjoyed reading and loved to dance.
She is survived by 2 sons: Charles W. “Billy” Furze, Jr. and his wife Deborah of Dartmouth and Brian F. Furze and his wife Robin of Tiverton; a sister: Clarisse Deane of Encinitas, CA; a grandson: Jason Furze and his wife Marlys of Maynard, MA; and several nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Friday, January 28, 2005 at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 11:30 A.M.
Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.
Calling hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1115 W. Chestnut St., Suite 301, Brockton, MA 02401 or Visiting Nurses Association, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720.