Claire(Brochu)Souza, age 81 of Fall River passed away January 15, 2009. Widow of Edmond Souza and daughter of the late William and Gertrude(Friery) Brochu. She was a lifelong Fall River resident, a member of St. Joseph Church and a retired sewing machine operator at Louis Hand Curtains.
She is survived by 1 son: Edmond W. Souza and his wife Nancy of Fall River and 1 granddaughter: Wendy Souza of Boston.
Her PRIVATE funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. Tuesday at 9 A.M.FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. There are no other calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph Church, 1335 N. Main St., Fall River, MA 02720.