Albert R. Gelinas, age 94, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Alice G. (Payant) Gelinas with whom he shared 49 loving years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Omer and Jeannette (Pelletier) Gelinas.
Albert was employed as a machinist for Morse Cutting Tools in New Bedford for 37 years. He truly loved and lived for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He attended all their sporting activities, games and family gatherings. Albert was an avid Patriot’s, Celtics and Red Sox fan, loved boxing, walking and sun-tanning on the beach, Hershey almond bars and a good whiskey. He was a good natured man, full of humor. He was loved by all who had the pleasure to know him and had a family that adored him. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving children, Michael A. Gelinas and his wife Donna of New Bedford, Susan Ashley and her husband Bill of Acushnet, and Diane Medeiros and her husband Cliff of New Bedford; a sister, Doris Corey of RI; ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 9:00am from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at St. Joseph-St. Therese Church, Acushnet Ave. New Bedford. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery. His Visitation “Life Story” will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm in the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745.
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