Sousa, Maria C. (Pereira) of Wilmington formerly of Somerville, October 9th. Beloved wife of the late Alvaro Sousa. Devoted mother of Maria Pacheco and her husband John of Wilmington, Gus Sousa of Miami, FL, Mario Sousa of Lawrence, Anna Cafua and her husband Edward of Woburn. Also survived by twelve loving grandchildren and five loving great grandchildren. Sister of Cecilia, Lurdes, Virginia, Leonilde, the late Maria De Luz and Maria Isabel. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. Funeral from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Saturday, October 13th, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 280 Main St., Woburn, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday from 4 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.