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Manuel "Manny" O. Soares
November 27, 2018

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FALL RIVER – Manuel “Manny” Soares, age 93, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2018 at the Catholic Memorial Home. He was the beloved husband of Alice (Oliveira) Soares. Born in Somerset, he was the son of the late John and Umbelina (Chaves) Soares. Manuel owned his own Dairy Farm in Somerset. He was a past member of the A.G.R.A. Dairy Co-op and the MA Farm Bureau. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed woodworking, making clocks and mechanical toys. Manuel was a very religious and spiritual man who attended mass daily. He was especially a loving father.

Along with his wife he is survived by his children Joanne Parent (husband Omer A. Parent) of Somerset and David M. Soares of Dighton; siblings William and Arthur Soares and Olive Oliveira all of Somerset; grandchildren Danielle Parent and Reneé Morris. He was predeceased by his daughter Elaine Guay and siblings John, Jose and Antone Soares and Evelyn Duff.

His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Friday here at 10 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. Thomas More Church at 11 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours on Thursday from 4-7 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.

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Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home
1521 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
508-672-3101