Mary C. (Daluz) Waters, 78, of Dartmouth, died October 26 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a 2 year battle with breast cancer. She was the wife of Dr. Herbert R. Waters, Jr.
Born in New Haven, CT, on March 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John and Camilla (Paris) Daluz, who both were originally from the island of Santo Antao in Cape Verde. Mrs. Waters graduated from Hope High School in Providence, and later lived most of her life in Dartmouth. She was a devoted homemaker whose proudest accomplishment was raising a daughter and four sons. All five served in the military, throughout the United States and abroad. The four brothers all became Marine Corps officers.
Mrs. Waters enjoyed attending Cape Verdean events, and also was a devotee of Native American pow wows, socials, and other events. For several years, Mrs. Waters helped deliver Christmas baskets and toys to Carney Academy children in New Bedford. She enjoyed spending time with her two grandsons, Pedro and Herbie Ray. A fan of local sports, she had one last special night before her passing, watching the Red Sox win another World Series game with her beloved family at home.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Herbert R. Waters Jr; five children: Colonel (Retired) Herbert Ray of Middletown RI; Michael of New Bedford, and Susan, Christopher, and Mark, all of Dartmouth. Mrs. Waters also has several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved pet dog Sparki.
Her surviving siblings are Antonio, John, Antoinette, and Alice, of Providence, and Theresa, of Philadelphia.
She was the sister of the late Joseph Daluz.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford Tuesday, October 30th at 10 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Julie Billiart Church at 11 AM. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday, October 29th from 4-8 PM.