Carol J. (Dias) Roett, 63, of New Bedford died Sunday January 3, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Michael S. Roett.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of Juvina (Gonsalves) Dias and the late Joseph Dias, Sr., she lived in Virginia for many years before returning to New Bedford five years ago.
She was an active member of the New Life Pentecostal Church.
Mrs. Roett was formerly employed as graphic designer for A.T. Kearney, Inc. in Alexandria, Virginia until her retirement.
Survivors include her mother; two brothers, Mark Dias of New Bedford and Joseph Dias, Jr. of Arizona; two sisters, Gloria Magnett of New Bedford and Deborah Davis of Virginia; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 10 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 5-8 PM. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.