Mrs. Kendra E. Fernandes Obituary (1952

ATTLEBORO – Kendra E. Fernandes, 64, of Attleboro passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 surrounded by her loving family in the Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of 47 years to Thomas Fernandes of Attleboro. Born on February 23, 1952 in Attleboro, MA, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Gloria (Martin) Whalley. Kendra was raised and educated in Attleboro. She was employed as a teacher’s assistant for the Attleboro School System for over 29 years and she also worked at the Hockomock YMCA as a fitness instructor for over 3 years before her retirement. Kendra loved animals of all kinds and had several cherished pets. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her adored grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Kendra is survived by her two sons, Thomas Fernandes Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Gloucester and James Fernandes and his wife Kimberly of Berkley; five grandchildren, Jack, Kathryn and Sarah all of Gloucester and Gabriella and Emily of Berkley; a sister, Colleen Zarembovicz and her husband William of North Attleboro; also many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Daniel Whalley. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, May 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Friday, May 13, at 9 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10 a.m., in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St., Attleboro. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donation in Kendra’s name may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2350 Post Road, Suite 201, Warwick, RI 02886 or at www.jdrf.org