In Taunton, October 10, 2015 Maria C. DeSousa, Age 66, passed away in her home following a lengthy illness. Maria was the wife of the late Alberto DeSousa. She was born in Terceira, Portugal, the daughter of the late Jose DeBrito and Maria (Silva) DeBrito. Maria has resided in Taunton since 1975 and worked for Morton Hospital. Maria enjoyed shopping, cooking and above all cherished her time with her children and grandchildren. Maria leaves her loving children Alberto DeSousa Jr. of Taunton and Diana DeSousa and her fiancée John Monteiro of Dighton. Her grandchildren Jesse DeSousa, Dennis Monteiro and Mariah Monteiro all of Dighton. She is also survived by her siblings Eva DeBrito, Lucy DeBrito and Jose DeBrito. A funeral home service will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Friday, October 16th at 10 am. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Thursday from 4-7 pm.