FALL RIVER – Judith (Vasconcellos) Brantner, age 81, of Somerset, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 25, 2021 at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Edward Brantner for 44 years. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John and Gloria (Rapoza) Vasconcellos. Judith was a long-time parishioner of St. John of God. She loved to spend time with family, especially her grandsons and furry companions, Dakota, Sprocket, Bravo and Echo.

Judith was survived by her daughter Lea Watts (husband Armand) of Somerset; sister Lea Viveiros of Swansea; grandsons Jaye Watts (husband Trevor Beard) and Zachary Watts (fiancé Veronica Laurenitis); as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings John A. Vasconcellos and Isabel Elizabeth Hunter.

Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St., Fall River Wednesday, Dec. 1 ^st with extended calling hours from 8-9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Nathan Slade Cemetery, Somerset. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com .