Matilda "Tillie" Baptiste

Born in Fall River, Tillie was a daughter of the late Nihmy and Jennie (Abraham) Milan and remained a lifelong resident of this city. A devoted communicant of St. Anthony of the Desert Church, she was actively involved in the Blessed Mother’s Guild, where she found joy in serving her church.

For nearly 60 years, Tillie owned and operated Tillie’s Beauty Salon, where she became a cherished figure in the lives of many clients and friends. Her warm spirit and unwavering dedication to her craft made her a beloved member of the local community.

Tillie was known for her kindness and compassion. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, and sewing, often sharing her creations with family and friends. She had a special gift for entertaining and cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always finding ways to bring happiness to those around her.

She is survived by her son, David J. Baptiste and his wife Gretchen of Westport; her grandchildren: Lauren Stevens and her husband Matthew, Kayla Camara and her husband Christopher, Kelsey Foley and her husband Mark and Andrew Baptiste; her great grandchildren: Will, Isla, Jameson, and Cameron; her sister: Emily Bitar and her husband Louis of Tiverton; along with many treasured nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Michael A. Baptiste and sister of the late Emile, Joseph and James Milan.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Charlton Memorial Hospital’s Moran 3 unit and her hospice team for the care and empathy they provided.

Her funeral mass will be held Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM in St. Anthony of the Desert Church, 300 North Eastern Avenue, Fall River, MA. Relatives and friends are invited. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the church, prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tillie’s name can be made to St. Anthony of the Desert Church, 300 North Eastern Avenue, Fall River, MA 02723. Arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter Street, Fall River.