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Grace L. Viveiros
1941 - 2018
Grace L. Viveiros
1941 - 2018
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Grace Viveiros Obituary
Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late John and Sarah (Holt) McMahon, she was a life-long resident of the city.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1960, she attended Bristol Community College, taking classes in Education.
Grace worked as both a Teacher's Aide and Clerk at the Spencer Borden School for over thirty years before retiring in 2007. Following her retirement, she continued to volunteer at the school for many years.
She enjoyed knitting, playing Scrabble, card games and especially loved to travel and spend time with her grandchildren.
A member of the Durfee Marching Band "Band-Aids", she was also involved with coordinating Durfee Class of 1960 Alumni Events.
She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Pacheco and her husband Paul of Berkley and Linda Cabral and her husband Fernando of Fall River; one sister, Mary Lou Cabral; five grandchildren, Devin and Victoria Pacheco, Jordan and Sydnie Cabral, Shaina Ferreira and her husband Craig and one great grandchild, Roslyn Lillie Ferreira; many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Evelyn Santos and Susan Lagasse.
Her Funeral will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by her Funeral Mass at 9:00 a.m. in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St., Fall River. Visiting hours will be on Thursday 4:00 to 7:00p.m. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.
Contributions in her honor may be made to, Brigham & Woman's Hospital, Division of Thoracic Surgery. Donations can be made online at BWHGiving.org or sent to Brigham & Woman's Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02116
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July 6, 2018
Cheryl and Linda and family sorry for the loss of your mother glen and I will miss talking to her every Sunday morning. your mother kept us informed about the family she was so happy to be a great grandmother, she always spoke so well about Cheryl and her family and Linda and her family. that was number one in her life, loved the video of your mom glen and I both cried. it was beautiful. she always loved my flower gardens. You both take care and carry the traditions on that your mother taught you both well, Sorry we could not attend the funeral. I will always miss my auntie Grace, Love dawn and glen.
July 5, 2018
Cheryl & Linda,
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I will always remember her sense of humor, vibrant smile and how kind she was to me and my children. May you hold your memories close at this most difficult time, someday they will make you smile once again.
Prayers & Hugs,
Lynn Alecrim Nunes
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Rochelle Kieron
July 4, 2018
I've known Grace since high School where we were in the same home room. Always smiling and pleasant, Grace was a lovely person. I enjoyed working with her on the Durfee reunions. I will miss her.
Rochelle Massoud Kieron
Ann Walker
July 4, 2018
So sad to learn of Grace`s passing.I worked with Grace at Newberry`s. We became good friends My Sympathy To Cheryl and Linda and the rest of the Family.
July 4, 2018
Her voice every morning.
Rest in Peace My dear Friend!!!
Sandy and Frank Santos
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