NEW BEDFORD — Clara V. (Mandly) Ricardo, age 96 years, died Friday, August 22, 2008, at The Oaks Nursing Home. She was the widow of Walter R. Conquest and Edward Ricardo.
Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Jesse O'Leary and Leon Mandly and was a lifelong resident of this community. In her younger years, she was a ballerina appearing in local theatres.
Mrs. Ricardo attended Grace Episcopal Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Joan Chase and her husband, Robert of Fairhaven and Ruth Goyette and her husband, Paul of Dennis. She was the mother of the late Betty Jane Jesse and sister of the late Leon, Francis and Leslie Mandly. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will take place on Monday, August 25, 2008, from 6-8 P.M., in the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., at the corner of Elm St., NB. Her service will be at 9 A.M. Tuesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in her name to the Food Pantry of Grace Church, 133 School St., NB 02740. Burial is private.