Frederick Earl Schofield Jr., age 77, a resident of Somerset since 1962, passed away Saturday April 25, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Travis) Schofield for 52 years. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Frederick E. Schofield Sr. & the late Odelia (Perry) Schofield. Prior to retiring, Fred worked as a Foreman for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Highway Department for over 25 years. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the Pine Valley Country Club.
Besides his wife of Somerset, he is survived by his siblings: Charles Schofield of Somerset; William & John Schofield, Rosemarie Mello, and Alice “Lillian” Martin all of Fall River, Leo Schofield of Haley, Idaho; Theresa Millward of Swansea; Jean Raposo of Portsmouth, RI; and Helen Godshall of Pennsylvania. Many nieces & nephews. He was the brother of the late Raymond Schofield & Dolores Yates.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. WEDNESDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery with Military Honors. Calling Hours TUESDAY 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.