Cynthia R. Monteiro, 55, of New Bedford died December 1, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Willard R. and Mary A. (Lopes) Monteiro, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Cynthia was formerly employed by Mr. Donuts.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include 2 sons, Shawn M. Monteiro and his wife Christina and Orrin L. Guidry, all of New Bedford; a step-daughter, Roxanne Guidry of New Bedford; 4 brothers, Joseph Monteiro, Gerald Monteiro and Baron Monteiro, all of New Bedford and Matthew "Marty" Monteiro of Brockton; 2 sisters, Donna Gaylor and Nadeen Jordan, both of New Bedford; 4 grandchildren, Makaila, Shawn, III, Zhakiye and Kyleigh; her niece, Michelle Jordan of New Bedford; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was the grandmother of the late Shawn Monteiro, Jr. and the sister of the late Willard Monteiro, Jr. and Stephen Monteiro.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 5th at 11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, December 4th from 4-8 PM.