It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann (Pimental) Berube of Westport,
MA on, Wednesday September 4, 2024. She was 81 years of age.
Shirley was born on May 27, 1943, to Eugene and Elsie (Monteiro) Pimental. She grew up in Fall River,
MA where she met the love of her life and husband of over 60 years, Richard Berube. They settled in
Westport, MA where they lived out their life together, raising Two daughters.
Shirley was an exceptional self-taught cook who loved to prepare a wide variety of dishes when
entertaining family and friends. This great aptitude for cooking and providing tasty meals to others was
passed down to both daughters, Deborah and Robyn. Shirley took great pleasure in celebrating major
holidays, going all out to decorate the entire house and create a truly joyful environment year after
year. She took great pride in keeping the house neat inside and out. She loved going to functions
dressed to the nines with her closest circle of friends but also loved the nights spent at home in
comfortable clothing hosting lively games of cards with neighbors, family members, and friends
punctuated by her incredibly infectious laugh. Shirley became increasingly passionate over the years
about professional sports teams as well, with particular interest in the Boston Bruins. Shirley was a
devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church as well as a devoted grandmother to three
grandchildren who she cherished spending time with no matter the occasion. More than anything else,
however, Shirley loved her late husband, Richard Berube.
After originally crossing paths after school one day, Shirley bravely approached the charismatic Richard
at a social outing one night where, during a ‘ladies choice’ she asked him to dance. Throughout the years
Shirley and Richard would jitterbug the night away at various family functions when the opportunity
presented itself and it was always a joy to watch.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Deborah Cooney and her husband Joseph Cooney of Rochester, MA,
daughter Robyn Berube-Goncalo of Fall River, MA, Grandchildren: Brendon, Hunter and Madison
Cooney, in addition to many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Shirley Berube was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. (Dick) Berube and is also remembered
by her parents, Eugene and Elsie (Monteiro) Pimental, and her brothers Eugene (Gene), Gerald (Gerry)
and Ricky Pimental.
A visitation in Shirley’s honor will take place on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at
Auclair Funeral Home, located at 690 South Main Street, Fall River, MA. Following this, a Funeral Mass will be
held at Our Lady of Grace Church, located at 569 Sanford Road, Westport, MA, starting at 11:00 AM and
concluding at 12:00 PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can made in Shirley’s
memory to: American Heart Association: P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or on-line at Heart.org
Friday, September 13, 2024
9:00 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)
Auclair Funeral Home
Friday, September 13, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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