Florence (Souza) Croy. Age 86.Widow of Otto Croy. Residence 202 Boyden St., Fall River, MA., previously of Main Rd., Westport, MA. Died Sunday at home.
Born in Fall River, MA. Daughter of the late Manuel Souza and the late Gladys (Costa) Souza. She was a Fall River resident for 5 years, previously residing in Westport. Before retiring, she was a self-employed owner and proprietor of the Croy Mink Ranch.
She is survived by Two Sons: Emery Paiva of Fall River, MA and Ronald Paiva of Fall River, MA. Two Daughters: Patricia Plante of Westport, MA and Nancy Belmore of Fall River, MA. Twelve Grandchildren including Candace Wright. Eighteen Great Grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. She was also sister of the late Gladys Aguiar.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St. on Thursday at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anne’s Church, So. Main St. at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 6-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, masses may be offered in her memory.