Anne E. Sullivan

Anne E. Sullivan, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, died Monday, February 12, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Genevieve (Trainor) Sullivan. Ever a truly dedicated professional, she moved from a teacher's aide position to teacher and to supervisor of elementary education for special needs students in the City of Fall River. She was a courageous and vocal advocate for her students and teachers, a faithful friend, a loving sister and aunt extraordinaire to Liam and Brendan. A sportswoman, she played tennis and golf and enjoyed kayaking on the Westport River. She is survived by a brother Peter J. Sullivan and his wife Catherine of Tiverton 2 nephews, Liam Sullivan of Fall River and Brendan Sullivan of New York City and an aunt Marion Grourke of Pawtucket, RI. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 8:00 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, followed by a funeral mass in Holy Ghost Church, Tiverton at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends will share reflections from 8:15 to 9:15 AM. Visitation, Friday 3:00 to 8:00 PM. LARGE PARKING AREA and barrier-free entrance at the rear of funeral home. Donations may be made to Breast Cancer Program, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline MA 02445 or Holy Ghost Parish, 311 Hooper St., Tiverton RI 02878. Online guest book @ AuclairFuneralHome.com.