Gerard M. “Jerry” Angers, 91, of Warren passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease in Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was the husband of the late Dolores (Franco) Hart Angers.
Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Pierre and Elise (Noel) Angers he lived most of his life in New Bedford and E. Freetown.
Jerry graduated from New Bedford High School and the former Southeastern Massachusetts Technical Institute. He later served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Mr. Angers was a former member of the Allendale Country Club and a Post Commander of the VFW of E. Freetown. He was also an Explorer Leader with the Boy Scouts and a little league coach. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, golf, and bowling.
He is survived by two sons, Ray B. Angers and his wife Doris of Rehoboth and Robert P. Angers of N. Dartmouth; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a brother, Paul Angers of CA; and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Mark G. Angers and brother of the late Cecile Bruce, Rita Rothwell, Jeanne Deschenes and Theresa Martin.
His funeral will be Friday, January 12, 2018 at 9 am from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 am in St. Mary’s Church, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Chace Cemetery, E. Freetown. Visitation will be Thursday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 or www.alz.org. For directions/online tribute www.rock-funeralhome.com.
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