Fall River, Massachusetts
Marie Jeanne (Houde) McNerney, 86, of Pearce St., Fall River,
died peacefully, surrounded by loving family, Wednesday,
December 8, 2004 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of the late Harold E. "Mac" McNerney.
She will be sadly missed by her children.
A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the daughter
of the late Alphonse and Ida (Menard) Houde.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and the former
Thibodeau Business College, she was a member of
Holy Name Parish and the former St. Mathieu Parish.
Survivors include 5 sons, Attorney John E. McNerney and his wife Carolyn Lancaster-McNerney of New Bedford,
Charles J. McNerney and his wife Shirley of Portsmouth, VA,
Attorney Edward H. McNerney and his wife Ruth Valine of Seattle, WA, James P. McNerney and Fall River Police Officer
Patrick W. McNerney and his wife Peg, all of Fall River;
2 daughters, Diane Stanton and her husband William of Fall River and Louise McNerney and her husband Jan Sobieralski
of Mercer Island, WA;
2 sisters,
Alice Forcier of Swansea and Laurette Deslauriers of Fall River;
a brother, Robert Houde of Rochester, New York;
10 grandchildren, Kathy and John Tavares, Tricia Jones,
Keelin, Sean and Christian Stanton,
and Michael, Hayley, Brendan and Melanie McNerney.
5 step-grandchildren, Sarah Chandler, William Stanton, Noel Fitzsimmons, Claudine Church and Tracy Tavares;
11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was the grandmother of the late Lisa Anne McNerney and Kealon Patrick Stanton and the sister of the late Joseph Raymond Houde.
Her funeral will be held Monday at 9:00 a.m. from the
AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River,
with a funeral mass in Holy Name Church, Hanover St., at 10:00.
Interment, Notre Dame Cemetery.
Calling hours, Saturday and Sunday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Large parking area and barrier-free entrance to the rear of funeral home.
Flowers welcomed or donations may be made to
Herald News Christmas Fund, 207 Pocasset St., Fall River MA 02722.
Our deepest sympathy to the McNerney family.Marie will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeffrey,Karen,Kara & Nicholas Souza
JEFFREY & KAREN SOUZA
December 13, 2004 | SOMERSET, MA
I was saddened to hear the news of Aunty Jeanne's passing. She was always my favorite babysitter... I remember her kindness and generosity, and that she always had fudgesicles and cut sandwiches in 4s for me. My deepest condolences and prayers are with you.
Karyn Smith
December 12, 2004 | Albuquerque, NM
Remembered By
Carrie DeLemos
December 10, 2004 | Bristol, RI
My sincerest sympathy to you all. May good memories of her help you get through.
Anna Branco
December 10, 2004 | Fall River, MA
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time and sincerest thanks for entrusting your loved one to our care.
The Auclair Family
December 09, 2004 | Fall River, MA
