Suzanne F. Arruda, 61, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at St. Anne’s Hospital. She was the daughter of Lucille J. (Michaud) Mercier and the late George Mercier.
She was the mother of the late Cecily P. Arruda.
Suzanne was born in Fall River and had lived in Dartmouth for many years prior to relocating to the city. She was employed by Walmart at their Fall River location. She loved her pet cat, Tommy, and enjoyed collecting crystals of all types. Her greatest joy was being with family. She was very active with her late daughter who participated in the Little Theater of Fall River.
She is survived by her Mother, Lucille J. (Michaud) Mercier and her sisters, Diane Sholan and her husband Marcel of Hardwick, VT, Louise McDonald and her husband Shawn of Dartmouth, MA and Jeanne Jennings and her husband Richard of Cranston, RI. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
No calling hours will be made and services will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers or cards, remembrances may be made to the Forever Paws Animal Shelter located at 300 Lynwood Street in Fall River, MA 02721.