NEW BEDFORD -- Christine (Prentiss) Corey, age 97, of New Bedford, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, she resided in recent years at Taber Mill Apartments and was a resident in recent years at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility.
She was formerly employed in the Housekeeping Department at St. Luke's Hospital. A talented singer, she studied voice at the Langlois School of Music under Madam Antoinette Comeau and was active with local musical organizations.
She is survived by her sister, Florence Correira and her husband, Donald of Dartmouth, nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Glennie Paiva.
Her funeral will take place on Friday, February 16, 2006, at 10 A.M. in the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford with friends being received within the half hour prior to her service. Burial in Rural Cemetery.