Madeleine L. (Perras) Brisson, 85, of New Bedford, died August 5, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital.
She was wife of the late Wilfred A. Brisson.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Dr. Louis A. and Rubie A. (Choquette) Perras, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church.
Mrs. Brisson was formerly employed by the Division of Employment Security until her retirement. She was a former member of the St. Mary's Ladies Guild and the Ladies of St. Anne.
Survivors include two sons, Daniel W. Brisson of Fairhaven and David A. Brisson of New Bedford; a brother, Andrew Perras; two sisters, Aimee Nowak and Priscilla Hamilton; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Atty. Louis A. Perras and Dr. David Perras.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Friday 8:30-9:30 AM prior to the Funeral Mass. For online condolence book please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.