Marie Lila Amaral

Marie Lila Amaral of Swansea, MA passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at The Miriam Hospital with loving family and friends by her side. She was 69. Born on August 4, 1954 in Faial, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao Correira Vargas and Maria Rodrigues (Silva) Vargas. Marie emigrated to the United States as a child with her family in 1959 and graduated from Bristol High School in 1972. Marie was the beloved owner of the June Rose Salon in Warren, RI until recently when she retired in 2023. She began working as a hairdresser in 1972 for the previous owner and namesake, June Rose, and a few years later Marie purchased the salon and became a treasured fixture on Main Street for decades. Marie’s customers were not just clients, they quickly became dear and life-long friends. She provided many first haircuts for her client’s children, last haircuts for client's wakes and everything in-between, cherishing being a part of those special moments. Her kind-hearted spirit, wit and endless compassion made her easy to love and hard to forget. When not cutting hair and warming hearts, Marie loved spending time with her friends and family, dining out, traveling, and relaxing by the ocean or the pool, making all those around her smile. She leaves behind a sister, Louise and her husband Alan Weil of Rye, NY, her beloved niece Devin Weil of Los Angeles, CA and nephew Zach Weil, his wife Nicole and their 2 children, also of Rye, NY as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends who will dearly miss her warmth, humor, and endless strength and determination. Marie valiantly fought cancer for nearly 40 years but never let it define her or slow her down. Through every setback and all her pain she moved forward with a smile and her faith. She is and will always be an inspiration to us all. To honor Marie’s life, family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial held at St. Elizabeth Church in Bristol on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.. Immediately after, Marie will be laid to rest in The Cremation Gardens at the North Burial Grounds in Bristol and a Celebration of Life luncheon will be held at DeWolf’s Tavern Restaurant in Bristol. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Breast Cancer Alliance or the Gateway for Cancer Research through their websites.

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Marie Lila Amaral

March 11, 2024