FAIRHAVEN -- Albert Espindola, 80, of Fairhaven died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, at Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.

He was the widower of Dorothy (Poirier) Espindola.

Born in New Bedford, Oct. 18, 1922, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Mondonca) Espindola.

He was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School's school of carpentry.

He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and was a member of the Couples Club.

Mr. Espindola served in the Navy during World War II as a quartermaster.

He was the proprietor of his own business, Espindola & Sons Inc. He was an accomplished carpenter and woodworker.

He was a devoted and loving family man. He was a sports enthusiast and loved gardening and cooking.

Survivors include three sons, Richard Espindola and his wife, Nancy, of Dartmouth, Steven Espindola and his wife, Annemarie, of New Bedford and Robert Espindola and his wife, Ann, of Fairhaven; seven daughters, Beverly Rousseau and her husband, Jean, Diane Tapper and her husband, Christopher, Marilyn Allaire and her husband, Thomas, and Tricia Espindola, all of Fairhaven, Janis Steed and her husband, Robert, of Carver, Susan Breton and her husband, Mark, of Acushnet and Donna Dwelly of New Bedford; 26 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Elsie Barboza; and many nieces and nephews.

He was the grandfather of the late David Rousseau and brother of the late Delphina Espindola, Evelyn Britto and Manuel Espindola.

His funeral Mass will be Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church at a time to be announced.

Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Route 6, .