Irene (Alves) McMullen, age 93, of Fall River, passed away June 8, 2010. She was the wife of the late James F. McMullen. Born in Rio da Janeiro, Brazil, a daughter of the late John & Rosaline Alves. Prior to retiring, Irene worked at Rex Cut Products as a Printer, & previously in the Garment Mills as a Battery Hand & Weaver. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church, a Chaplain & member of the Melody Club.
She is survived by 4 children, Leonard McMullen of N. Scituate, RI; Stephen McMullen of S. Windsor, CT; Irene Decker & Cheryl Lamond, both of Fall River; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, & several nieces and nephews. She was the Mother of the late James F. McMullen Jr. & Daniel J McMullen, grandmother of a late Matthew Lamond, and sister of the late Cecelia Motta, Mercedez Barboza, & Ursalina Nunes.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME; 1521 N. Main St. SATURDAY at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 11:00 A.M. Cremation to follow. Calling hours FRIDAY 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations in Irene’s memory to Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St. Fall River, MA 02721.