FALL RIVER – Alfred G. Tavares, age 90 of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Cecile (Parent) Tavares and the son of the late Alfred & Grace (Bower) Tavares.

Alfred was a US Army veteran of the Korean War, having served as an Army Medic, and he received his Master's Degree from RI College. He had worked as a carpenter & woodworker for yrs. Prior to retiring in 1994, he taught woodworking at Durfee High School for 23 yrs. and also taught at both Henry Lord and Watson Schools.

Alfred was a member of the MA Retired Teachers Association and the VFW Post 8500 of Somerset. Most of all, Alfred loved spending time with his family and on his 19 ft. motor boat on the Taunton River. Al was a big supporter of the local 4H Club, raising and showing his prized rabbits. He ran and was a judge at the rabbitry exhibit for the Rehoboth Fair. During his summer break from teaching, Al started as a maintenance man for 4H Camp Farley in Mashpee, and then became their Assistant Director.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his Son: Bruce A. Tavares (wife Chassity) of Somerset; Daughters: Susan M. Tavares of New Mexico and Patricia Demers of Fall River; 2 Granddaughters: Kerrie McFeeters and Katelyn Champine; 1 Grandson: Spencer Tavares; 2 Great Grandchildren: Clara Champine and Connor McFeeters; nieces & nephews. Alfred was the brother of the late Edmund J. Banville and the late Claire A. Morin.

Following cremation, a funeral for Alfred will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Wednesday, June 8 ^th with visitation starting from 8:30-9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment of Urn in Notre Dame Cemetery. To offer words of sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com .