Beatrice (Medeiros) Gendreau, age 85 of Fall River, passed away in Fairhaven, April 1, 2010. Born in Fall River, Beatrice was the wife of Paul Joseph Gendreau and daughter of the late Manuel and Bibianna (De Silva)Gendreau. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, the St. Joseph Women’s Club and she was a retired seamstress at Auerbach Robes for 20 years.
Besides her husband of Fall River, she is survived by 2 children: David and his wife Lynda Gendreau of Anaheim, CA and John and his wife Susan Gendreau of New Bedford; 2 siblings: Raymond Medeiros of Anaheim, CA and Enoya (Medeiros) O’Dell of NC; 2 grandchildren: Emma & Nicole Gendreau and several nieces & nephews. She was sister of the late Manuel and Hilda Medeiros.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 4-8 PM. The family wishes to give special thanks to the Royal of Fairhaven for the loving care they provided.