Margaret R. (Rosa) Gibeau, 90, of New Bedford died Sunday April 7, 2002 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Louis Gibeau, and daughter of the late Louis and Mary Angelina (Avila) Rosa.
Mrs. Gibeau was born in Fall River and had lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Mrs. Gibeau was formerly employed as a fish cutter at the former B & G Fish Company on Homer's Wharf in New Bedford.
Survivors include 3 sons, Arthur Gibeau, Walter Gibeau and Donald Gibeau, all of New Bedford; 3 daughters, Elsie Gomes, Irene Daniels and June Gomes, all of New Bedford; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.She was the mother of the late Rose Gonsalves, and sister of the late Louise Espinola, Mary Souza and John Avila.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New BedfordThursday April 11, 2002 at 10 AM.Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 11 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-9 PM. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.