Francis Viera, 79, of Fall River, husband of Thelma "Linda" (Harding) Viera, died Wednesday 11/25/09 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, son of the late Frank & Virginia (Amaral) Viera, he worked for many years at Raytheon and was a US Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Besides his wife, of 59 years, he leaves: children, Frank Viera (wife Patricia) of North Carolina, Michael Viera (wife Donna) of Fall River and Steven Viera (wife Sharon) of Idaho; sister, Evelyn Schulz of Pensicola, FL; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandsons; several nieces and nephews. His Memorial Mass was celebrated on Saturday (12/5) at Holy Trinity Parish Church on Stafford Rd. His cremation was private. Donations in his memory may be sent to Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St, Fall River, MA 02720; or "Providence VA Medical Center" (to benefit Veterans' Home-Based Primary Care), c/o VA Medical Center (135), 830 Chaulkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02902