Irene G. (Simmons) Caetano, 87, of New Bedford died April 30, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.
She was the wife of Arthur J. Caetano.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Andrade) Simmons, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Mrs. Caetano was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Paul Caetano and his wife Erica of Peachtree City, GA; 2 daughters, Jane McClelland of Charleston, SC and Mary-Beth Laprise of New Bedford; a sister, Terry Silva of New Bedford; and 2 grandchildren.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 3rd at 9:45 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Holy Family - Holy Name School, 91 Summer St. New Bedford, MA 02740.