Lillian R. (Vieira) Souza, 88, of New Bedford died August 31, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her family.
She was the wife of the late Joseph Souza.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Equi) Vieira, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Mrs. Souza was a communicant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, bingo and playing cards.
Survivors include 3 daughters, Joyce Sylvia of New Bedford, Nancy Wedge of Fall River and Jo-Ann Aguiar and her husband Micheal of Fairhaven; a son, Robert Souza of New Bedford; 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Thursday, September 4th at 9 AM. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church at 10 AM followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, September 3rd from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Southcoast Hospice and Palliative Care Services, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.