Barbara J. (Kemp) Hurt, 54, of New Bedford died April 18, 2002 at home after a long illness.
She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Graves)Kemp.
Mrs. Hurt was born in Nashua, NH and had lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
She was formerly employed at Teddies Fish Company as a trimmer during the 1980's.
She enjoyed being with her family and helping others.
Survivors include a son, Jordan J. Hurt of New Bedford; 2 daughters, Carol E. Kemp and Beverly Machado, with whom she lived with, both of New Bedford; 4 brothers, Roland Kemp of North Attleboro, Raymond Kemp of New York City, and Donald A. Kemp and Arthur E. Kemp, Jr., both of South Portland, Maine; 5 sisters, Juanita E. Roderiques, Patricia Kemp, Mary J. Hamel and Charlene Cruz, all of New Bedford, and Carol A. Kemp of Sagamore; 3 grandchildren, Joseph P.C. Kemp, Sterling Robinson and Andre D. Kemp; her close friend, Charles Nunes of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Monday at 11:30 AM.
Visiting hours are omitted.
Interment Rural Cemetery.