New Bedford - Gertrude L. (Borden) Magnuski, 83, of Adamsville, RI passed away Thursday, February 21, 2008 at The Oaks. She was the widow of Henry B. Magnuski.
Born in Adamsville, daughter of the late Howard S. and Gladys A. (Sawyer) Borden, she was a lifelong resident of Adamsville. Prior to retirement, she was a nurses aide at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River for many years. Mrs. Magnuski was a member and sang in the choir of the First Baptist (Old Stone) Church, Tiverton, prior to that she was a soloist for the Little Compton United Congregational Church. She was a charter member of the S & B Club of Little Compton and a former member of the Little Compton Grange. She also enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include 2 sons: John B. Magnuski of Little Compton and Steven H. Magnuski of Adamsville; 2 daughters: Deborah McCrave of Little Compton and Alice Barnhart of Millington, TN; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the First Baptist (Old Stone) Church, Tiverton at 1:00 P.M.
Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton.
Calling hours Saturday from 2 - 5 P.M. at the Potter Funeral Home.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.