Inez (Pavao) Souza, age 89, of Somerset, passed away Feb. 2, 2015. She was the wife of the late Alfred J. Souza and the daughter of the late Joseph & Mary (Vieira) Pavao. Prior to retiring, Inez worked for Shelburne Shirt Co. for 44 years as a sewing machine operator. She was also a volunteer at Catholic Memorial Home and St. John of God Church.
She is survived by her Daughter: Karen Souza of Riverside, RI; Grandchildren: Joseph (Cynthia) Machado and Jason (Amie) Machado; Great Grandchildren: Devin, Justin, Dylan, JJ, and the late Apryl Lydia; Dear Friend: Leda Francoeur; and her Special friend and Caretaker: Ashley Cordeiro; her Niece: Susan Silvia. She was the sister of the late Gilbert, David, & Denny Pavao, Hilda D’Amora, & Olivia Furtado.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on FRIDAY with visitation from 8:00 -10:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church, Somerset at 11:00 A.M. Interment in Nathan Slade Cemetery, Somerset at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. www.rogersfuneral.com.