Hortense D. Fuller, 85, formerly of Grove St., Woonsocket, died Saturday at Briarcliff Manor Home in Johnston. She was the wife of the late Roland J. Fuller.
Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Herve and Antonia (Lariviere) Ayotte. She was a resident of Woonsocket for most of her life.
Mrs. Fuller was employed by several local businesses in the Woonsocket area. She was a lifelong communicant of Precious Blood Church.
Hortense enjoyed crafts, needle pointing, cooking, sewing, and had a particular love for flowers.
She is survived by a daughter, Nancy A. Desmarais, of Woonsocket, two granddaughters, Jennifer Fernandes, of Pascoag, and Brenda Fafard, of Woonsocket, and a great-granddaughter, Brittany Fernandes, of Pascoag. She was the sister of the late Normand Ayotte (Lt. WFD).
Her funeral will be Wednesday at 9:00 am from the Menard Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Precious Blood Church, Carrington Ave., Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Blackstone. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 5-8 pm. Memorial donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI. 02914. Please find guestbook and driving directions at www.menardfuneralhome.com.