Dolores D. (Ayres) Blaise, age 81, of New Bedford, died Friday, August 11, 2017 in Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Lucien Blaise.
Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Francisco and Laura (Medeiros) Ayres, she spent most of her life in New Bedford and was a graduate of New Bedford High School.
Mrs. Blaise was employed as a Secretary in the New Bedford School Department for 15 years at the Winslow School. Prior to that she had worked for the Standard Times and Elco Dress Company in New Bedford. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling New England, crocheting and cooking.
She is survived by her three children Linda Ferreira and her husband Michael of Acushnet, Karen McMasters and her husband John of Raynham and Mark Blaise and his wife Stephanie of New Bedford; a brother Frank Ayres and his wife Valerie of South Carolina; a sister Inez Ayres of Fall River; and beloved sister in-law of Carol Ayres of New Bedford and Roger and Dorothy Blaise of Acushnet; ten grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Blaise was also pre-deceased by her three siblings Louis Ayres, Dorothy Morin and Manuel "Dusty" Portas.
Visitation from 8:45 to 9:45am Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 in the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. Burial will follow in the MA National Cemetery in Bourne at 11am. . To send a tribute please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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August 23, 2017
Dear Linda, Mark and Karen:
I was sad to see your Mom's passing-I had not seen her in years. The lovely photo is how I remember her when I would go to the old house on Wood Street. Your Mom was so nice to me. I can remember when "Marky" was born and she let me hold him-I had so hoped for a baby brother! I think there may have been a station wagon in the yard then too. Climbing the apple trees in the Masse yard or when the new people moved in next door and they brought a farm to the city!
Our lives have intersected over the years through Fitchburg State or St. Luke's working together or caring for our loved ones. I hope you are buoyed by beautiful memories and "stick together" as time moves forward...
Take care-I hope you and your families are doing well! Love and prayers....
Gayle (Strittmatter) Davis
August 13, 2017
Jimmy & Nancy Babineau
Karen ,Linda ,Mark and family. So very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful person and Jimmy and I were honored to have her in our lives and to call her friend.
August 13, 2017
May God provide comfort and strength as you endure the days ahead. My deepest sympathy to your family. ~ 2 Corthinians 1:3,4
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