Jean Marie (Hardro) Branco 70 of Westport, died on Saturday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of Rev. Deacon John F. Branco for 39 years. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Aniela (Kosior) and John Hardro. She was a Teacher for 39 years at the Harriet Healey School, where she taught 1st grade, was a reading coordinator, Principal and also was a 2nd grade teacher. She was a member of the Fall River Educator's Assoc., the Fall River Grade Teacher's Assoc. and the National Education Assoc.
She was a lifelong member of Blessed Trinity Polish National Catholic Church where she was very active.
She was Secretary to the Parish Council for a number of years and also served as Treasurer. She taught Sunday School and in her earlier years was a member of the Children of Mary. She was a member of the
Women's Altar Society and was active in the Parish Festivals for over 50 years. In addition to her husband, she leaves a sister Frances Thibault of Tiverton, a brother John Hardro Jr. of Rehoboth, many Nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation WEDNESDAY 5-8 PM. Her Funeral will be held THURSDAY at 8am from the A F ALMEIDA & SON FUNERAL HOME 1309 Globe St, Fall River with a 9am Mass at Blessed Trinity Church. Burial at Blessed Virgin Cemetery. www.almeida-pocasset.com
Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to the Blessed Trinity Building Fund or one's favorite charity. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Church at a later date.