Dora Y. (Desrosiers) Carvalho, 85, of Westport died Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Kimwell Nursing Home. She was wife of the late Joe J. Carvalho.
Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Paul E. and Mary “Aurore” (LaForest) Desrosiers, she had lived in Westport since 1961. Prior to retirement, she was a sewing machine operator for various manufacturers in the Fall River area. Mrs. Carvalho was a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport and a member of the Westport Senior Citizens. She was an avid bingo player.
Survivors include a son: Joseph Carvalho, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Westport; a sister: Melina Barboza of Westport; 3 grandchildren: Christine Cambra, Michelle Souza and Joseph J. Carvalho III; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was sister of the late Albert Desrosiers, Raymond Desrosiers, Norman Desrosiers and Ann Shoesmith.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, November 9, 2009 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Sunday 5 - 8 P.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be made to: Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720.