Obituaries were published for: Michael Joseph Bastille, 56, Attleboro; Priscilla H. Servant, 87, Attleboro; Eileen R. Ambrose, 78, Pawtucket; Paul G. Racine, 87, Taunton

Eileen R. Ambrose, 78

She was the beloved wife of Raymond J. Ambrose.

Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late James and Martha (Bonin) Maguire.

Prior to raising her family, she worked in the Clerk's office at the Pawtucket City Hall. Mrs. Ambrose was a loving and caring person who was devoted to her family. Besides her husband of over 50 years, she is survived by two sons, Mark C. Ambrose and his wife Mary Ann of Attleboro, Christopher M. Ambrose and his wife Michele of Smithfield. Grandmother of Shelly Dupuis and Vincent Arruda, great-grandmother of Brianna Kostka and Anthony Dupuis.

She was also the sister of the late Helen Huber.

Her funeral will be held on Monday at 8:45am from The Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home 331 Smith St., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church 193 Walcott St., Pawtucket at 10 a.m. A graveside interment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery.

Visiting hours are Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Eileen's memory to: VNA of RI 475 Kilvert St., Warwick RI 02886, would be deeply appreciated. For on line expressions of sympathy, visit www.boyleandsonfuneralhome.com.

Michael Joseph Bastille, 56

Attleboro - Michael Joseph Bastille, 56, of Park Street, Attleboro, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the husband of Kathryn A. (Young) Bastille to whom he was married on February 4, 1976.

Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on March 27, 1952, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Eva (Bastille) Bastille. Raised and educated in Attleboro, Mr. Bastille was a 1970 graduate of Bishop Feehan High School. He later attended the Fisher College in recent years.

Mr. Bastille was a lifelong resident of the City of Attleboro with the exception of a few years he resided in North Attleboro.

He was a communicant of St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church, Village of Attleboro Falls.

Mr. Bastille was employed as a chemical manager in the plating industry until the onset of his illness. His favorite pastimes included fresh and saltwater fishing. A true outdoorsman, he cherished the time spent in the company of family. In earlier years, he was active in his children's activities and served as a Scout Leader with the Annawon Council of the Boy Scouts of America and was a coach for the local Little League program.

In addition to his wife of 32 years, he leaves three children: Peter R. Bastille of Uxbridge; Joshua D. Bastille of South Lake Tahoe, California and Katy L. Gabel of Attleboro; a brother: Robert Bastille of Hyannis; four sisters: Dianne Garzia of Cropseyville, New York; Jeanne Bastille of Attleboro; Annette Birch of Attleboro and Anita Fernandes of Attleboro and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Sunday, September 21, 2008 from 2 - 5 p.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson House, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, 3/4 mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

Those in need of a ride to visitation may simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation.

A private funeral service will be held on Monday, September 20, 2008 in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson House, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, 3/4 mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Kenneth Boyle, Pastor of Candleberry Chapel, Attleboro, officiating.

Burial will be private.

Children's room available during visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name and honor to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bulfinch Place - 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an on-line guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. 508-695-0200.

Paul G. Racine, 87

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Taunton - Paul G. Racine, of Taunton died Wednesday, September 17, in Marian Manor following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Lucy (Champluvier) Racine.

He was born 87 years ago in New Bedford, the son of the late J. Arthur and Irene (Desorcy) Racine. He was educated in New Bedford and had been a Taunton resident for the past 50 years.

Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a machinist for the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant for many years. Mr. Racine was a member of the A.A.R.P. and the Federation of Mobile Home Owners of Florida. He enjoyed singing, spending winters in Florida and spending time with his family.

He was a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Taunton.

He leaves: a son, Paul D. Racine and his wife, Kathy of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four daughters: Lucille Sposini and her husband Frederick of Raynham, Irene Murray and her husband Nick of East Taunton, Denise Bussiere and her husband George of Attleboro, Claudette Posca of No. Dighton; three brothers, Rene Racine and his wife Eileen of Acushnet, Robert Racine of New Bedford, Deacon Leo Racine and his wife Marguerite of New Bedford.

Four sisters, Marcelle Kirouac of New Bedford, Blanche Pedro and her husband Hector of Acushnet, Helen Aubut and her husband Wilfred of New Bedford and Pauline Wade and her husband Ronald of Alexandria; Va, a friend: Muriel Melanson of Westport.

Also, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews

Mr. Racine was also the brother of the late Fernand Racine, Lionel Racine and Lorraine Racine.

Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, Taunton, on Monday, September 22 at 9 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Jude the Apostle Church, 249 Whittenton Street, Taunton, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Pleasant Street Cemetery, Raynham. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, from 4 to 7 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Southeastern Mass., 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720, or to Marian Manor, 33 Summer St., Taunton, MA 02780.

For online guestbook, directions and obituary information, please visit www.r-mfh.com.

Priscilla H. Servant, 87

Attleboro - Priscilla H. "Pat" (Beaudet) Servant, 87, of Colonial Club Drive, Boynton Beach, Florida; formerly of Attleboro and North Attleboro; died on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 as a result of injuries sustained when she was struck by a motor vehicle while out on her daily walk. She was the wife of the late William J. Servant, her schoolmate, to whom she married in 1946 and who died in 1951 and was the wife of the late Gerald "Jerry" Heagney to whom she was married in 1973 and died in 1981.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island on October 28, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Ovid and Ella (Mailloux) Beaudet. She was raised and educated in the City of Providence where she was a 1938 graduate of Classical High School and was a 1940 graduate of the former Bryant College, now Bryant University.

Mrs. Servant was a resident of Providence until moving to Attleboro following her marriage in 1946. She remained an Attleboro resident until moving to Boynton Beach, Florida in 1981.

While living in Attleboro, Mrs. Servant was a communicant of St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church in Attleboro Falls.

Mrs. Servant was employed in the Wage and Salary Department at the former L.G. Balfour Company in Attleboro and later as a receptionist for the Sun Chronicle, Attleboro.

During her retirement years, she was a docent at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach and as an aid at the Boynton Public Library.

A woman of tremendous energy and strength, she enjoyed daily swimming and walking, yoga, solving crossword puzzles, listening to classical music and conversation with her children.

She was the mother of Gregory L. Servant and his wife, Pauline, of Fairfax, Virginia; Christopher E. Servant, and his wife, Elise, of Attleboro Falls and Susan M. Eckerman and her husband, Dr. David Eckerman, PhD, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; grandmother of Gregory, Christian, Patricia and Joshua Servant; William, Catherine, Christine and Timothy Servant and Anne Elizabeth Edinger, Amanda Jane Fairchild and Pamela Fairchild; great grandmother of Max Edinger and Isaac Servant.

She was the sister of the late Madeleine Beaudet and Andrew Beaudet.

Visitation has been respectfully omitted.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 26, 2007 at 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church, 105 Stanley Street, Attleboro Falls with the Rev. Thomas A. Frechette, Pastor, principal celebrant.

Private burial will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery in the Dodgeville section of Attleboro.

Following church services the family will greet extended family members and friends for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments in the parish center of the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name and memory may be made to the Bishop Feehan High School Scholarship Fund, 70 Holcott Drive, Attleboro, MA 02703.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an on-line register book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. 508-695-0200.