Taunton – Fernando G. "Fred" Soares, 64, of New Bedford died after a long illness November 10, 2005 at Morton Hospital. He was the widower of Betty Jean (Haskell) Soares.
Mr. Soares was born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, son of Sophie (Botelho) Soares of Fairhaven and the late John G. Soares. He resided most of his life in Fairhaven, living for 10 years in Florida and returning to New Bedford in 2004. He served in the U.S. Army, worked as a fish cutter in various local fish houses for many years and later became the Business Agent for the Seafood Worker’s Union in New Bedford. He enjoyed carpentry and hunting.
In addition to his mother he is survived by a daughter: Joanne J. Rezendes of Taunton; 2 sons: Anthony R. Soares of Port St. Lucie, FL and Fernando G. Soares, Jr. of Jensen Beach, FL; 2 sisters: Margaret Soares and Rosie Houghton both of Fairhaven; 4 brothers: Bert Soares of Fairhaven, John Soares of New Bedford, Daniel Soares of Fairhaven and Michael Soares of Freetown; 5 grandchildren: Daniel Spearin of Newport, RI, Peter Spearin of Newport, RI, Crystal Soares of Port St. Lucie, FL, Anthony R. Soares, Jr. of Port St. Lucie, FL and Fernando G. Soares III of Port St. Lucie, FL; and several nieces & nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
A memorial service on Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at the KIRBY FUNERAL HOME, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford.
Kindly omit flowers.