TAUNTON – Clarence J. Barros, age 91, passed away on Feb. 18, 2013 at Morton Hospital after a period of declining health. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late John and Amelia (Fagundes) Barros. A lifelong Taunton resident, he attended Taunton public schools and graduated from Taunton High School in 1939. A US Army Veteran of WW II, Clarence was a member of the prestigious 282nd Signal Pigeon Company. He landed on Omaha Beach as part of the invasion of Normandy and fought in The Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded five battle stars in the course of his duty. After returning from the service, he was employed by Reed & Barton Silversmiths, where he remained until his retirement 43 years later. Clarence was well known for his hobby of raising and racing homing pigeons. He enjoyed traveling with his wife to the conventions held for fellow pigeon fanciers all over the country. He was a 25-year member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge 150. An avid music lover, particularly of the music from the Big Band era, Clarence loved ballroom dancing with his wife. A loyal Red Sox and Patriots fan, he enjoyed watching them play right up until his final days. Clarence loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Phyllis L. (Walker) Barros of Taunton. He was the beloved father of Sandra J. Borges of Raynham, Paul A. Barros and his life partner Linda J. Cole of Taunton and Brian J. Barros of Taunton. He was the beloved grandfather of Sarah Borges Brewer and her husband Lyle of Arlington, and the beloved great grandfather of Elliott Brewer of Arlington. Survivors also include his sisters, Violet Duarte and Diana Magazu and her husband Cosmo, all of Taunton. He was the brother of the late Florence Barros Lanzotti, and John and Albert Barros. Funeral Services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Friday, Feb. 22nd at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Feb. 21st from 5 to 8 p.m. www.silvafuneralhome.com.
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