Constance R. (Berryman) Pettey, 87, of Westport died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was wife of the late Ralph F. Pettey.
Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Chester W. and Agnes L. (Stott) Berryman, she had lived in Westport for most of her life. A Communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, Westport, she was a member of the St. John the Baptist Lady’s Guild and the St. John the Baptist Quilters. Mrs. Pettey enjoyed crafts and embroidery.
Survivors include a son: Stephen A. Pettey and his wife Cathy of Westport; a daughter: Joyce P. Silvia of Westport; 2 sisters: Joyce L. Berryman of Fall River and Gladys B. Machado of Fall River; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a special niece: Dorna L. Souza of Fall River; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend James Shoesmith.
She was mother of the late Linda E. Pettey, sister of the late Chester Berryman, Jr., Randall Berryman, Kenneth Berryman and Richard Berryman and mother-in-law of the late John V. Silvia, Sr.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, March 8, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. from the Potter Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Sunday 5 – 8 P.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be made to: St John’s Lady’s Guild Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 3328, Westport, MA 02790.