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Arthur Flores Obituary

Arthur S. Flores, 80,of Fall River and Hobe Sound, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He owned and operated the former A Towing for many years and was previously employed by the Registry of Motor Vehicles Marine Division, and as a Correctional Officer at MCI-Norfolk. Arthur served on the board of directors for the Marine Museum and the John Boyd Center. He was a member the Fall River Board of Election Commissioners, the Friends of Heritage State Park, the Liberal Club and the Amvets Post 14, Hobe Sound. He was the first Fall River Harbormaster and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He leaves a son, John S. Flores and his wife Paula, a devoted companion, Dolores Silvia; three grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer and Jessica Flores; 3 great-grandchildren, Skyla Flores, Brooklynn and Victoria Bento, all of Fall River; a sister, Eileen Arruda of Portsmouth; a former wife, Barbara (Dias) Flores and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late J.David Flores and the son of the late John S. and Inez Flores. His funeral mass will be held Monday at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Church, Stafford Rd. Fall River. Arrangements by Auclair Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Ln. Middletown, RI 02842. Online guest book at Auclair FuneralHome.com.

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Published by Herald News on Oct. 11, 2018.

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Stanley M Sarna

October 5, 2025

Still remember Arthur Off. Stanley M Sarna ret. FRPD

Ret. P.O. Stanley M Sarna

October 5, 2024

Still rememM Sarna F.R.P.D.

brooklynn bento

January 12, 2023

miss you

Deborah White

October 5, 2022

He lives on in the Hearts of All Those Blessed to know him. May Art Always R.I.P.

October 22, 2018

Our condolences to you and your family Babe. So glad you had the wonderful years together.
Judie and Bob Levesque

October 22, 2018

Our condolences Babe to you and your family.

So glad you had those wonderful years together.

Judie and Bob Levesque

GLENN MAKUCH

October 19, 2018

PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF
MR. FLORES. HE WAS A TRUE GENTLEMEN AND HIS FRIENDLY QUALITIES WILL BE MISSED.
SINCERELY,
GLENN MAKUCH
9/11 WORLD TRADE CENTER
SEARCH, RESCUE, RECOVERY
OPERATIONS TEAM WORKER.

Philip Travis

October 17, 2018

We greatly miss you in our lives. You were a wonderful friend and participant in life's experiences. Your attention given to so many people over your lifetime makes you very special. So, my best man, Judy and I bid you rest in peace...

Desi Brown Dopart

October 16, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Arthur was a great caring man. He will be missed by many

October 15, 2018

My condolences to you and your family. Your Dad was a great friend and eager to help all at a moments notice. He was very special to the Leone family!
Cheryl Leone

Patricia Bolger-McKenna

October 15, 2018

Arthur was very special to the Bolger family. We will never forget what a great friend he was to our parents and how he always sent the bouquet of green carnations to the house for St. Patrick's day.
May he rest in peace.

October 15, 2018

John

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Jack Smith

Deke Astle jr

October 14, 2018

John and family very sorry for your loss

October 14, 2018

Arthur was a longtime friend to the police...wonderful man....Godspeed
Roberta and Roland Proulx

thom and carol k.

October 13, 2018

I've only known art for a few years but he always had a joke and a one liner.


tommy k.

Stanley M Sarna

October 12, 2018

Arthur helped allot of Fall River police officers
in a time of need! including me. He liked and helped police officers and other people throughout his life! May he rest in peace!!

Retired P.O. Stanley M. Sarna F.R.P.D.

Bob Peck

October 12, 2018

My condolences to Arthors family,great guy to me,enjoyed watching fireworks from the yard.always was very helpful to me.

Connie and Tony Furtado

October 12, 2018

Our sincere sympathy to Dolores and Arthur's family. Arthur was a man who would always help you out in any circumstances and did so willingly. He will be sadly missed. Arthur always viewed his own opinion on any iissue. Our prayers are with the family at this difficult time

October 11, 2018

R.I.P. Arthur you will be miss. Your Friends George Sperduti and Bruce Mosley.

October 11, 2018

TO DOLORES AND THE FLORES FAMILY:

THE VIVEIROS FAMILY ARE PRAYING FOR GOD TO GIVE EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU THE STRENGTH TO ACCEPT THIS GREAT LOSS. HE WAS A MAN THAT WAS ALWAYS THERE WHEN YOU NEEDED HIM AND SHARED EVERYTHING HE HAD.

FROM THE FAMILY OF THE LATE "JOHN J. VIVEIROS"
Paul V. Viveiros
Phillip R. Viveiros
Candice M. Viveiros-Olivo

Michael Ferreira

October 11, 2018

Sending condolences from the Wal and Ferreira families.
Great man. RIP.
Michael J. Ferreira, Eileen Wal, and Joann Ferreira

Deborah M White

October 11, 2018

Sending Sincere Condolences to Dolores & All his Family. Art had a heart of Gold & loved to help others. May he R.I.P. Knowing he'll live on in the hearts of all those Blessed to know him. Take Care

Irene (Raposa) Dee

October 11, 2018

A very nice and kind man with a wonderful love of life. He will be missed.

Raymond & Jeanne Paradis

October 11, 2018

Our deepest sympathy. A great friend. He will be missed.

The Auclair Family

October 11, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time and sincerest thanks for entrusting your loved one to our care.

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