FALL RIVER …Beatrice J. (Emond) Rousseau, 88, of Westport passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010.
She was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Elzeard and the late Marianne (Boulanger) Emond and had lived in this area almost her whole life.
She was one of the founding parishioners of Our Lady of Grace Church in Westport. She was employed at the Auerbach Mills in the office for 20 years. She was the treasurer for the Westport Junior Miss Scholarship Program for over 25 years. She enjoyed sewing, reading and antiquing.
Survivors include 2 daughters: Dr. Constance M Rousseau Professor of History at Providence College of North Providence, RI and Mary Ann E. Rousseau Esquire of Westport, 3 Sisters: Lillian Valcourt of Somerset, Jeanne Medeiros of Colorado Springs CO, Lucille Hamlin of Whistable England, many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Gerald Emond, the late Juliette Plourde, and the late Blanche Lawrence.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Saturday at 9AM from the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME, 1555 Pleasant Street, Fall River, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Our Lady of Grace Church, 569 Sanford Rd Westport. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, 5 -8 PM.