William F. Cripps

William F. Cripps, 62, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, beloved companion of Michaela Allen, died Thursday, Ocotber 2, 2014. A graduate of Boston College, he was employed by Elliott Community Services, New Bedford. Besides his beloved companion he leaves his stepmother, Rosalie (Kaminski) Cripps; uncle Donald and aunt Norma Cripps; cousin Donald Searle; his chosen families, Sunday Dimieri, Abigail and Jeremiah Bernstein; and many dear friends and co-workers. He was the son of the late William and Agnes (Boyle) Cripps. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 530 Gardner Neck Rd., Swansea at 10:00 AM. Burial, St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River. LARGE PARKING AREA and BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home.