Beatrice M. (Antoune) Gregory, 92, of Mattapoisett died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Our Lady’s Haven after a long, courageous battle with scoliosis and other health problems. She was the wife of Donald J. Gregory, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.
Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late George and Bessie (Neckles) Antoune. She lived in Mattapoisett for many years.
Beatrice was formerly employed as a stitcher and retired from the former Colonial Textile Company.
She was a member of Worldwide Marriage Encounter.
Beatrice enjoyed cooking, watching her favorite soap operas, big band music, dancing at Roseland Ballroom and the former Lincoln Park Ballroom, and spending time with dear friends. She also enjoyed celebrating holidays and birthdays with the Boissonneau family, who were very special and dear to her.
She is survived by her loving husband, Donald; two dear sisters-in-law, Joann Rocha, and Rosemarie Gonsalves; and several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett, followed by her Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church, Mattapoisett at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2021 from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Our Lady’s Haven, 71 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
