Westfield, MA – Marion F. (Bettencourt) Greenhalgh Cruz, 83, of Westfield died at Governor’s Center after a long illness on May 1, 2004. She was the widow of Yates W. Greenhalgh and Manuel A. Cruz.
Mrs. Cruz was born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Joaquim and Rosa (Ferinda) Bettencourt, and lived in the greater New Bedford area for most of her life, residing the past 8 years in Westfield. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, New Bedford. She was employed as an inspector by the Acushnet Process, New Bedford until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening and reading.
Survivors include a son: Yates Greenhalgh of Ludlow, MA; a daughter: Joan Paulino of Mattapoisett, MA; a stepson: Manuel A. Cruz of Fairhaven, MA; 2 stepdaughters: Brenda J. Cruz of Taunton, MA and Jody M. Gaudette of New Bedford, MA; 9 grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Calling hours Wednesday, May 5, 2004, 7-9 P.M.
Funeral service on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at the KIRBY FUNERAL HOME, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford.
Interment in Acushnet Cemetery, Acushnet.