August R. Gomes, 84, of New Bedford died March 3, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Florence A. (Almeida) Gomes.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Henry and Virginia (Rodericks) Gomes, he lived in Acushnet, East Providence and New Bedford.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Mr. Gomes was formerly employed with the International Laborers Union Local #385 for many years until his retirement.
He served in the US Army during World War II.
Mr. Gomes enjoyed, gardening, mechanics and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife; 3 sons, Paul Almeida, and his wife Theresa, and David Gomes, all of New Bedford and Henry Gomes, and his companion Diane, of Fairhaven; a daughter, Kathleen Gomes-Counts, and her husband Paul, of New Bedford; a daughter-in-law, Evadney Almeida of New Bedford; a sister, Florinda Lopes of East Providence; 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Peter Almeida and brother of the late Evelyn Gomes, Matilda Gonsalves, Jennie Gomes, Jenevena Andrade, Mary Gomes, George Gomes, Alfred Gomes, John Gomes, Levi Gomes, Antone Gomes, Milton Gomes, Melvin Gomes and Jimmy Gomes.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Monday, March 7th at 8 AM. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Sunday, March 6th from 4-7 PM.
Interment Rural Cemetery.