Tiverton, formerly of Fall River and Swansea

Raymond R. Arruda, 82, of Windwood Drive, Tiverton, formerly of Fall River and Swansea, husband of the late Doris L. (Mello) Arruda, died Monday, August 24, 2009.

A Coast Guard veteran of WW II, he and his late wife owned and operated A & A Bookkeeping Service for many years and was employed by Mason’s Furniture, Alpert’s Furniture, Modern Galleries and Red Velvet Florists.

He leaves a daughter, Dale Marchand and her husband Steve of Tiverton; a granddaughter, Jennifer Copithorne and her husband Mark of Webster, MA and a great-granddaughter, Isabella Sadie Copithorne.

He was the son of the late Jesse and Helen (Rocha) Arruda and the brother of the late Leonard Arruda and William Freitas.

Following cremation, a memorial mass will be held Wednesday, September 2, at 10:00 AM in St. Theresa Church Tiverton. Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery.

Visitation and flowers omitted. Donations to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701 appreciated. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com

Reported: 08/29/09 (Show all obituaries for this day)
By: AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME (Show all obituaries and information about this funeral home)

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