Dominga "Denny" (Soares) Gomes, 76, of New Bedford died Saturday June 29, 2002 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Olegario Gomes and former wife of the late Edwin L. Martin.
Born in Wareham, the daughter of the late Antone and Mary Dominga (Oliveira) Soares, she was raised in New Bedford, lived in Brockton for many years before returning to New Bedford 14 years ago.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Mrs. Gomes was formerly employed as a certified nurse's aide at the Woodridge Nursing Home in Brockton for many years until her retirement.
Survivors include 5 daughters, Cynthia L. Edwards, Natalie Alves, Beverly Clark, and Joanne Martin, all of New Bedford and Madeline Gomes of Brockton; 2 sons, Edwin L. Martin, Jr. of New Bedford and Olavo Gomes of Brockton; a brother, Michael "Mackey" Soares of New Bedford; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, godchildren, sons-in-law, and special friends.She was the sister of the late Joseph "Coakey" Soares, Edwin "Din" Soares, and Pauline Soares Neto.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New BedfordTuesday July 2, 2002 at 8 AM.Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Monday July 1, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.