Maurice A. England

Maurice A. England, age 86, of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Edeltraud (Schimschal) England to whom he has been married for the past 64 years.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, a son of the late Aldrick and Rosalie (Tetreault) England, he lived throughout the world while in the military service and settled in Somerset in 1970. A graduate of the former Durfee Technological Institute, he served as an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1962.

A licensed master electrician; he was the owner and operator of D&E Engineering a family owned business before his retirement in 2006. Mr. England was a member of the German Club, the American Association of Engineering Society, the Massachusetts Electrical Contractors Association, the Lakeville Elks Lodge Post #1274 and served as former president of the Somerset Booster Club.

He enjoyed listening to country music, working hard, traveling and most of all spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Raymond England and his wife Donna of Laconia, New Hampshire, Norman England and his companion Millie of Fall River, Maurice England, Jr. and his wife Michelle of Berkley, Doris Diniz and her husband Terry of Assonet; one brother, Richard England and his wife Jackie of Forestdale, MA; one sister, Claire Legault of Fall River; six grandchildren, Michael, Katie, Jessica, Scott, Taylor and Sydney; two great grandchildren, James and Christopher and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Arthur England, Anita Berube and Loretta LeHaie.

His Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10:00AM in St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave, Somerset. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial is private. Contributions in his honor may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Framingham, MA 01701.