George J. Tavares

FALMOUTH – George J. Tavares of Falmouth, passed away peacefully at his home on Patriots Day, April 20th at his residence, after a long illness.  He was 96.

He was born in Taunton, MA on September 5, 1918, son of Julio and Flora (Ingargiola) Tavares.

George was preceded in death by his wife Shirley E. (White) Tavares and a son, Richard E. Tavares of Winchendon.

George was a veteran of World War Two, proudly serving in North Africa and Italy.  He was the owner of several restaurants in the New Bedford area early in his career as a chef.  He later worked as Executive Chef for the Foxboro Co, in Foxboro, MA.  Upon his retirement from the Foxboro Co, George and his wife moved to Falmouth and established Great Bay Associates Realty Co. and continued to work into his late eighties.  He loved his family, the ocean, traveling, and entertaining his family and many friends in his home on Great Bay.  They, in turn, greatly enjoyed his gourmet meals.

He is survived by three sons, David G. Tavares, James R. Tavares and his wife Anna, Paul S. Tavares and his wife Laurel, all of Winchendon; daughter, Gaynor M. Tavares and her husband George Ouellette of Fitzwilliam, NH and stepson, Scott E. Garland of Dover, Vermont.  He also leaves 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and sixteen great great grandchildren.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the time, care and love given to George by Ann and Charlie Hall, Colleen Garland and Hope Hospice.

Per George’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.

Private military funeral services will be held in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon.

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