Lorraine (DeCosta) Correia, age 83 formerly of Meridian St., Fall River, peacefully passed away March 14, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur A. Correia. Born in Dartmouth, she was the daughter of the late Alfred & Palmeda (Souza) DeCosta. Mrs. Correia was a devoted wife and homemaker, staying home to raise her children. She volunteered at the Fall River Boys & Girls Club, enjoyed bingo & loved to cook. Most of all, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by 6 children. Arthur A Correia Jr. & wife Dorothea of Freetown, Kenneth A Correia & companion Susan Silver of Swansea, Retired Fall River Police Officer David A. Correia & wife Donna of Fall River, Michael A. Correia & wife Connie of Fall River, Steven Correia & wife Ann Marie of Fall River, her loving daughter Lori Lyn Monast & husband Ronald of Fall River; grandchildren: Nicholas Correia, Carolyn Oliveira, Kenneth Correia Jr., Keith De Costa, David Correia, Michaela Correia, Kyle & Jay Godinho, Adam & Aaron Correia, Michael & Lauren Monast. 2 great grandchildren: Kayla & Keith. Beloved goddaughter: Doreen Moniz & many nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Alfred & Daniel DeCosta, Delores Campion, Marilyn Richard, & Margaret Roberts.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on SATURDAY at 7:45 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Espirito Santo Church, Alden St. at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours on FRIDAY from 4-8 P.M.