Marilyn E. (Dawes) Alves, 88, of New Bedford, died Friday December 14, 2018 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William A. Alves.
Born in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jean (Surprenant) Dawes, she was raised in Rochester and lived in New Bedford most of her life.
Mrs. Alves was formerly employed by Grinnell Pajama Company for many years until her retirement. She was also a talented seamstress who owned and operated her own business, Modes by Marilyn.
She enjoyed bowling, poetry reading, writing, going to the beach, playing Bingo, rug braiding, dancing, traveling, but mostly spending time with her family.
Survivors include three daughters, Christine Kenneway of North Hampton, NH, Victoria J. Crapo of New Bedford, and Dawn E. Lacombe and her husband Edmond of Fairhaven; a sister, Joyce Wirth of Gardner; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Lance W. Alves, and mother-in-law of the late Dennis S. Crapo.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Monday December 17, 2018 at 6 pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Visitation will be on Monday from 4-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Nurse Home Care, P.O. Box 751, Fairhaven, MA 02719. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
