Beatrice (Medeiros) Camara, age 82 of Somerset, passed away Nov. 2, 2009 at home surrounded by her family. She would have celebrated her 83rd birthday on Saturday Nov. 7, 2009. Beatrice was the beloved wife of Joseph Camara & daughter of the late Antone & Mary (Michaels) Medeiros. Prior to retiring in 1988, Beatrice worked for the Somerset School Department as a Cafeteria Worker for 18 years. She previously worked as a Spooler Attender for the former Bourne Mills. She was a parishioner of St. John of God Church, a member of the Royal Travelers, the Somerset Seniors Bowling League, and enjoyed playing Bingo.
She is survived by her children: Jere Camara, Jeffery Camara, Frank Camara, Doreen O’Gara, & Donna Nunes all of Somerset and David Camara of Lakeville; a brother: Robert Medeiros of Tiverton; four grandchildren: Jeffery & Melissa Camara; C.J. O’Gara & Nathan Steininger & several nieces & nephews. She was the mother of the late Janice Camara & sister of the late Frank Medeiros.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. Thursday at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 4-7 P.M.