Elizabeth A. Kaliff, 76, of Westport, widow of Kenneth J. Kaliff, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Martin Purcell and the late Helena (Valton) Purcell, she resided in Westport most of her life.

She worked at the former Trina Manufacturing for many years, and had also worked for a time at Genzyme, later retiring from Smith & Nephew. Elizabeth loved raising her family, who were her life, and enjoyed gatherings with family and friends.

Survivors include: five children, Jacqueline Woyciechowski (husband Kevin) of Fall River, Kenneth J. Kaliff, Jr. (partner Sharon) of Westport, Tracy Kaliff (wife Joan) of Westport, and Karley Joan Kaliff & Kenneth J. Kaliff IV (her great grandchildren whom she adopted); two sisters, Edna Dennis of Fall River and Cynthia Costa of Somerset; three grandchildren, Kayla C. Lagarde, Kenneth J. Kaliff III, and Elizabeth L. Kaliff; a third great grandchild, Daniel Mersing; and several nieces & nephews. She was also a sister of the late Josephine Machado, Martin Purcell, Mickey Purcell, and Jimmy Purcell.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, June 14th, in St. Anthony of Padua Church followed by her committal at St. Patrick Cemetery.

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