Robert W. JACQUES

TAUNTON - '' Robert W. Jacques Sr., 74, who summered in North Falmouth for many years, died Saturday at his home. He was the husband of Ella (Fleming) Jacques for 55 years. Mr. Jacques was born in Pawtucket, R.I., educated in Rhode Island and attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He was a toolmaker and owner and operator of R.W. Jacques and Sons for more than 38 years, retiring in 1999. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed working with his hands, both in his flower gardens and the shop. He also liked horse racing and being in the barn. Besides his wife, survivors include four children, Christine D. Jacques of Barnstable, Robert W. Jacques Jr. of Taunton, J. Scott Jacques of Attleboro and Stephen P. Jacques of Rehoboth; a sister, Olive DiCristoforo of West Warwick, R.I.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Darlington Mortuary of L. Heroux & Son, 1042 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, R.I. A funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Burial is in Notre Dame Cemetery, Daggett Avenue, Pawtucket.