Robert C. Garrison, 90, of New Bedford died Thursday November 27, 2003 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Mary G. (Martin) Garrison.
Born in Longview, Texas, the son of the late Culyon and Calimay (Smith) Garrison, he had lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society.
Mr. Garrison was formerly employed at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company until his retirement.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Force.
Survivors include a son, Robert C. Garrison, Jr. and his wife Lisa of New Bedford; a daughter, Marlene L. Curtain of Columbia, Maryland; 3 brothers, David Garrison of San Francisco, CA, J.G. Garrison of Richmond, CA, and James Garrison of Oakland, CA; 2 sisters, Merlean Garrison and Calimay Garrison, both of Oakland, CA; 4 grandchildren, Joseph W. Curtain, Melissa Garrison, Culyon E. Garrison and Calisa A. Garrison; and a great-granddaughter, Sofia MoNay Curtain.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New BedfordMonday December 1, 2003 at 8 AM.Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Sunday November 30, 2003 from 4-8 PM. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.