Mrs. Digna Reyes Obituary (1939

ATTLEBORO – Digna Reyes, 77, of Attleboro, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care of Rhode Island in Providence, with her loving family at her side. Born in Puerto Rico on September 22, 1939, she was a loving daughter of the late Pedro and Juana (Rivera) Diaz. Digna grew up on the island of Puerto Rico, migrating to the United States in 1966 and settling in Attleboro, MA where she has made her home ever since. She was employed by Handy & Harman, Inc. for 15 years and by Texas Instruments for 10 years. In addition to spending time with her adoring family, Digna enjoyed crocheting and was also a very active member of the Good News Bible Chapel in Attleboro. She is survived by her devoted children, Jorge Reyes and his wife Alison of Attleboro, Lily Martinez and her husband Jose of Georgia and Kevin Reyes of Attleboro. She also leaves her cherished grandchildren, Olivia Reyes and Julia Reyes, both of Attleboro and Dariana Martinez and J.J. Martinez, both of Georgia; she is also survived by her siblings, Elena Diaz of Puerto Rico, Julia Velasquez of Attleboro, Catalina Alicea of Attleboro, and Pedro Diaz of Attleboro; she was also the aunt of many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, December 22, 2016 from 4 -7 pm in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA. A funeral service in celebration of Digna’s life will be held on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 10 a.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the North Purchase Cemetery, Attleboro. Donations can be made in memory of Digna Reyes to Beta Community Partnerships, Inc. PO Box 695, Attleboro, MA.