Roberta C. (Whittemore) Cook, age 75, of Fall River passed away Monday April 6, 2009. She was the former wife of the late Sumner Whittemore Sr. & John Cook. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late James and Evangeline (Amaral) Whittemore Sr. Prior to retiring, Roberta had worked for many years as a Waitress for Woolworth’s Department Store in Boston.
She is survived by her five children: Sumner Pierce Jr. of Melbourne, FL; Robert Pierce of Attleboro, MA; Hazel Pierce of Fall River; Helen Gillis of Portsmouth, RI; and Richard Pierce of Melbourne, FL. Six siblings: James Whittemore Jr., Robert Whittemore of Florida; William Whittemore of Boston; Harriet Scott of N. Carolina; Patricia Whittemore of Boston; and Mary McDonald of Fall River. Son in law: Larry Rhea. 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews. She was the mother of the late Everett Pierce and the sister of the late Dorothy Cooper.
Private arrangements are under the direction of the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME.