Mary Roderick Obituary
Born in Harwich, the daughter of the late Manuel and the late Mary (Lopes) Tabor, she grew up in East Providence, RI and lived in Fairhaven prior to settling in New Bedford 40 years ago. Alice was a member of the International Church of the Nazarene in New Bedford.
Mrs. Roderick worked as a clerk at the Star Store as well as various other occupations but most of all was a homemaker who enjoyed caring for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed playing the piano, bingo, trips to Foxwoods and going to the Senior Center.
She is survived by six daughters, Diana Pires of Dartmouth, Sylvia Roderick and Carol Roderick both of Fairhaven, Judith Roderick-Yenof of Scottsdale, AZ, Lorna Roderick-Wallace of Centerville and Pearl Roderick of Raymond, NH; a son, Leo Lopes of Colorado; a brother, John Tabor of Baltimore, MD; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Roderick was the sister of the late Minnie Alfama, George, Benny, Manuel, Jimmy, Peter and Paul Tabor.
Her funeral service will be Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven. Interment will follow in Naskatucket Cemetery, Fairhaven. Calling hours will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service.
Memorial donations may be made to the International Church of the Nazarene, 284 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA 02740. For Memorial Register, to light a candle or facility directions go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call (508)994-9471.
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December 10, 2009
Nana you have always been a very powerful role in all of my families lives and there are so many things that we have learned from you that will make us better people. I am eternally thankful that I was blessed with such an amazing woman in my life. I love you so much and I hope that you are in peace.
Granddaughter Meredith
Joseph Roderick
December 10, 2009
My grandmother visited me from the moment that i was born, during my adolescence, no matter where it was that i may have lived, and i wish that i would have got to see her more towards that end of her life. I was just so glad when i heard her say how happy she was to have lived so long, without having to bury any of her children. she was a woman that could accomplish such profound happiness, from so little. To her everything meant so much. I strive to have just some of the ideals that she had, and will never forget the lessons that she has passed down to me. She was the head of such a large family, and her legacy stays alive inside us all!
December 4, 2009
My Auntie Alice was the best of aunts. She was a very loving and caring woman and she will be missed and loved forever.
Niece, Livey
December 1, 2009
Farewell, Aunt Alice
The best aunt anyone could ask for.
I will miss you.
Niece, Lorraine
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December 1, 2009
I have many wonderful memories of my Nana that I will always cherish. She was a loving and beatiful woman and I will always remember her this way. She brought much joy to me, my family and my friends. I know you are in a peaceful place Nana. I will love you forever.
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Melanie Mullen
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