Born in Cumberland, Rhode Island, a son of the late Alyre and Mary (Latimer) Breton, he was a lifelong resident of New Bedford.
Mr. Breton had worked as a lab technician for J.I. Paulding for 42 years until his retirement.
His family includes a son, Bruce Breton and his wife Dorothy of E. Wareham; a step-son, Andre Fournier and his wife Angela of RI; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was the step-father of the late Joseph Fournier, Jr. and was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.
His Funeral will be held on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 8:30 am from the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 am in St. Mary’s Church, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Sunday 3-7 pm.
For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
