Carmen DeMello, 85 of New Bedford died November 4, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Lima) DeMello, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
She was formerly employed as a teacher at Phillips Avenue School for many years until her retirement in 1986.
Miss DeMello was a graduate of Boston College.
Survivors include her sister, Agnes Gouveia of New Bedford; her good friend, Connie Motta of New Bedford; a niece, Sara Carmen Pimental of California and several nephews.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 9th at 10 AM in St. Joseph-St. Therese Church. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday, November 8th from 4-7 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.