Alphonse F. Soares

Alphonse F. Soares Jr., 87, of Tiverton, husband of Irene P. (St. Pierre) Soares, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family.

An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he had many professions throughout his lifetime. He was employed at Newport Quality Bakery for 12 years, Myron Simmons Construction, and as a custodian for Tiverton Public Schools. He enjoyed playing cards and fixing lawnmowers. He was a true handyman and was happiest when working and helping others.

Besides his wife of 65 years, he leaves two children, David Alphonse Soares (companion Diana Tyrell) of Fall River and Cynthia (Soares) Perry (husband Louis Perry) of Tiverton; four grandchildren, Sean Richard Perry (wife Brittney) of Rehoboth, David Alphonse Perry (fiancée Courtney Toler) of Tiverton, and Lucas David Soares and Travis Thomas Soares both of Fall River; two great-granddaughters, Meya and Ella Perry, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Elsye Johnson and the son of the late Alphonse and Mary (Silvia) Soares.

The family would like to thank the many friends who showed compassion and support during this difficult time.

His funeral will be held Monday at 9:00 AM from Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St. Fall River, with a funeral mass in Holy Ghost Church, at 10:00 AM. Burial, Pocasset Hill Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com

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