FALL RIVER - Almerinda (Pacheco) Richard, 82, of 495 New Boston Rd., formerly of O Drive, Westport, died Saturday in Fall River at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph O. Richard. She is survived by 1 Daughter: Bernadette Maynard of Fall River; 3 Sons: Joseph Richard Jr. of Florida, John Richard and Arthur Richard both of Westport; 2 Sisters: Mary Choquette and Dorothy Silvia both of Fall River; 12 Grandchildren, 15 Great-grandchildren, and Several Nieces and Nephews. She was the sister of the late Luduina Quinlen, Laura Felix, Arthur, David, Edward, and John Pacheco.
Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Joseph Pacheco and the late Maria(Tavares) Pacheco. She was a resident of Fall River for all of her life. Prior to retiring, she worked as a Sewing Machine Operator for Various Local Mills in Fall River. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church and of the A.L.G.W.U.
Her Funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 North Main Street on Tuesday at 7:45 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling Hours Monday 5-9 P.M.