Blanche M. (Souza) McCoy, 77, of New Bedford died August 10, 2007 peacefully at Brandon Woods.
She was the wife of the late Kevin M. McCoy.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel C. and Anna O. (Pimental) Souza, she lived in New Bedford for all of her life.
Mrs. McCoy was formerly employed as a teacher's aide at New Bedford High School for many years until her retirement.
She enjoyed painting, scrimshawing and travel.
Survivors include four daughters, Ann Marie Costa and her husband Robert, of Clinton Township, MI, Maureen F. Nickerson and her husband Craig, of Fairhaven, Christine McCoy of New Bedford, and Patricia A. McCoy of Canton, Ohio; a sister, Linda Brown of New Bedford; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Manuel C. Souza and Pauline Souza.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 13th at 11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday, August 12th 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Southcoast Hospice, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.