Robert O. LaFrance

February 04, 2009

FALL RIVER – Robert O. LaFrance, 79, of Fall River, formerly of Boston, MA, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at the Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. Born in Westbrook, Maine, the son of the late Louis and Cecilia (Belisle) LaFrance, he was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Army.

After the War, Mr. LaFrance worked as a barber, eventually owning his own barber shop in the Boston area for years.

He leaves a sister, Jeannette Fernandes of Westport, MA; a niece, Patricia Francoer of Bourne, MA; two nephews, Jeffrey A. Fernandes of Westport, MA, and Gary R. Fernandes of Assonet, MA. He was the brother of the late Theresa Francoer, and Norman L. and Raymond LaFrance.

Funeral Information

Private services have been held; arrangements were entrusted to the HEBERT-HATHAWAY FUNERAL HOME, 945 S. Main St., Fall River, MA. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, or consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, should log on to www.hathawayfunerals.com., or please telephone 508/673-1862.