Belmira (Tavares) Manuels, age 90, of Fall River, passed away Oct. 6, 2010. She was the wife of the late Anthony Manuels and the daughter of the late Mariano & Frezina S. Tavares. Prior to retiring, she worked at the former Har-Lee Mfg. as a Stitcher. She was a parishioner of Good Shepherd Church, a member of East Main Seniors Center, and loved playing cards with her family.
She is survived by her 3 children: Richard A. Manuels Sr. & Cheryl A. Cummings both of Fall River and Michael A. Manuels of Somerset. 10 grandchildren: Eric, Stephen, & Sean Tate, Richard A. Manuels Jr., Robert M., Jamie Scott, Sarah B., Rachel L., Rebekah K., & Hannah M. Manuels. 4 great grandchildren & several nieces & nephews. She was the mother of the late Robert F. Tate and the sister of the late Manuel & Joseph Tavares, Marion Arrujo, Edith Leduc, Georgianna Carvalho, Mary Raposa, & Frazee Martin.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River SATURDAY at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in Good Shepherd Church, S. Main St. Fall River. Calling hours FRIDAY 4-8 P.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery.