Anna M.(Minkowski) Souza
6/8/2015

Anna N. Souza, 95

Dateline: Mansfield, MA

Anna M. (Minkowski) Souza, age 95, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Southeast Rehabilitation Center in Easton, MA
She was the beloved wife of the late Walter W. Souza, Sr.to whom she was wed for over 60 years at the time of his death on April 12, 2001.
Born in Lowell, MA on July 21, 1919, she was a loving daughter of the late Walter and Anna Minkowski. She grew up in Lowell and was a graduate of North Quincy High School.
A resident of Mansfield for the past 54 years, Mrs. Souza was a dedicated homemaker to her adoring family, and when older had worked as a seamstress at the Mansfield Senior Center.
Anna was an active member at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Mansfield. Her life revolved her many generations of loving family, and she will always be remembered for her exceptional cooking and baking skills.
The Souza family would like to thank the staff at the Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, and the Old Colony Hospice for their compassionate care given to Anna.
She is survived by her devoted children Janet DeMarco of Randolph, Matthew J. Souza of Plymouth, Walter W. Souza, Jr. of Mansfield, Carolyn Murphy and her husband John of Dighton, Tony Souza and his wife Dorothy of Mansfield, David J. Souza and his wife Paula of Mansfield, Karen Figaretto of Attleboro and the late William J. Souza. She was pre-deceased by her dear siblings, and is also survived by her cherished 22 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Her memorial service, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Saturday, June 27th at 1:00 P.M. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 6 School St., Mansfield. Burial will be held privately at the Spring Brook Cemetery in Mansfield.
Visiting hours are omitted and those wishing may remember Anna with a donation in her memory made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 6 School St., Mansfield, MA 02048.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.
To send the Souza family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com

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