Christine C. Duarte, 77, of New Bedford died Monday June 12, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Francisco A. and Maria (Almeida) Duarte, she lived in New Bedford all her life.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church.
Miss Duarte was formerly employed as a floor lady at Colonial Textile Company.
Survivors include a sister, Rose Carlisle of New Bedford; and nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Robert D. Duarte, and the sister of the late Mary Leighton, Francisco Duarte, Jr. and Antonio F. Duarte.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church, followed by burial in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.