Dorothy (Souza) Cournoyer, age 82, of Fall River, passed away Jan. 17, 2010 in Boston. She was the wife of the late Normand R. Cournoyer Sr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Ernest and Evangelina (Souza) Souza. Dorothy was a member of the Parish of the Good Shepherd. Prior to retiring, she worked for Sylvania Lighting Co. & previously for Firestone Tire & Rubber Co for 20 years. She was a volunteer at the Niagara Maplewood & North End Senior Centers, enjoyed going to Broadway shows with her daughter Sharon, reading, watching movies, playing bingo, and going to Foxwoods Casino.
She is survived by her three children: Normand Cournoyer Jr. & his wife Debbie of Pompano Beach, FL; Sharon Gary & her husband Donald Martin of Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard; and Janet Donovan & her husband Kevin of Westport, MA. A granddaughter: Amy Rae and great grandchildren: Lily Rae and Ryan Infante.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL 1521 N. Main St. THURSDAY at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Good Shepherd Parish, So. Main St. at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours WEDNESDAY 4-8 P.M.