SWANSEA – Ronald J. Fernandes, age 75 of Swansea, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 at St. Anne's Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Boucher) Fernandes and the son of the late Manuel S. & Eva (Vasconcellos) Fernandez.

Prior to retiring, Ronald worked as a Commercial Bridge Painter. He was a founding member and a longtime president of both St. John's Athletic Club and St. John's Fishing Club. Ron was also an Elvis Presley Fanatic.

He was a good & kind hearted soul. He got a lot of pleasure helping others in need. He would donate his time and help to feed any individual that needed it. Ron was known as a giver and not a receiver. Most of all, Ron loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.

In addition to his beloved wife Lorraine, survivors include his children: Rhonda Senra (husband John) of Dartmouth, Ronald J. Fernandes Jr. (wife Tracy) of Swansea, and Sherrie Carreiro (husband John) of Westport; siblings: Michael Fernandes, David Fernandes, Elaine Medeiros, Elizabeth Pereira, & Ruth Fernandes; 4 grandchildren: Brandon Carreiro, Cory Fernandes, Jayda Carreiro, and Evan Senra; 1 great grandson: Brantley Carreiro; many nieces & nephews. Ronald was predeceased by his brothers: Manuel A. Fernandez, Joaquim (Jack) Fernandes, and Thomas J. Fernandes.

Flowers are welcome, or Memorial Contributions may be made in Ron's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or go to www.stjude.org .

Ronald's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Saturday, Nov. 19 ^th here at 8:30 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Julie Billiart Parish, 494 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth, MA at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours on Friday, Nov. 18 ^th from 4-8 P.M. To offer words of sympathy to the family, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com .