Beatrice P. (Pina) Hemsley, 62, of Dartmouth died Sunday April 21, 2002 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gomes) Pina.
Mrs. Hemsley was born in New Bedford and had lived in New Bedford for most of her life before moving to Dartmouth 3 years ago.
She was formerly employed as a nurse's aide at the Frances P. Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include 2 sons, Stanley E. Hemsley, Jr., of Philadelphia, and Leon J. Hemsley of New Bedford; a daughter, Vanessa G. Hemsley of Dartmouth; a brother, Alexander Pina of Wareham; 5 sisters, Dominga Grace, Editha Barnes, Wanita London and Alice Glaspie, all of New Bedford and Rosalie Brewster of Colorado; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday April 24, 2002 at 11:30 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Her family will receive visitors on Wednesday from 10AM to 11:30 AM prior to the funeral service.