Mildred R. (Watkins) Gomes, 83, of New Bedford died April 15, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
She was the wife of the late Alfred R. Gomes.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late James and Bertha (Haskins) Watkins, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Survivors include 5 sons, Bradley Gomes, Stuart Gomes, William Watkins, Alfred "Rocky" Gomes and Wayne Gomes, all of New Bedford; 5 daughters, Virginia Marcelino of North Carolina, Janice Gomes, Nancy Costa, Geraldine Livramento and Kathleen Tench, all of New Bedford; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 18th at 9 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. Burial will follow in Center Cemetery, Wareham. Visiting hours Friday, April 17th from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.