Barbara Jeanne Ferreira, (Hamel) Rn

Barbara Jeanne (Hamel) Ferreira, RN, of Tiverton, passed away at home on May 25, 2012 with her loving family and friends by her side. She was 56. Barbara was a graduate of Bishop Gerrard High School, class of 1974, and a graduate of Bristol Community College where she earned her nursing degree in 1976. Barbara was a Registered Nurse for over 35 years. At Saint Anne's Hospital she worked in several departments as a floor nurse, head nurse, and later as a nursing supervisor. For the past 15 years she was employed at Charlton Memorial Hospital as an administrative nursing supervisor. Barbara also received a certificate of Pastoral Care. She was revered as a mentor and leader in the medical field. Her love of music developed throughout childhood and followed her to study voice and piano for the past several decades. She was a vocalist in local Church choirs, participant in Community Theater performances, and a member of the Allegro Glee Club. She is remembered by her family and friends as an avid animal lover, a dedicated wife and mother, and faithful friend to all. Barbara leaves her two daughters, Audra Ferreira of Swansea and Andrea Ferreira of Tiverton; parents, Richard and Constance (Botelho) Hamel of Tiverton; siblings, Paula Shaker of Fall River and David Hamel of Fall River; two nephews, and a great-niece. She was formerly married to Dr. Carl J. Ferreira for 29 years. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9:00 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, followed by a funeral mass at St. Anne Church at 10:00 AM. Barbara will be interred at Notre Dame Cemetery in the Hamel family plot. Visitation, Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. LARGE PARKING AREA and BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made to the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation, PO Box 5312, Akron OH 44334. www.cjdfoundation.org/donations.html.