Pierrette Marie Aline “Helen” (Bercier) Camara (formerly Souza) age 76, of Fall River, passed away June 18, 2010. She was the wife of Ernest Camara & the Late Alvin M. Souza. Born in Actonvale, Canada the daughter of the late Napoleon Joseph & Angeline (Jean) Bercier. Prior to retiring, Helen was an Inspector for Reed & Barton Silversmith Co. in Taunton, MA. She enjoyed her family & shopping.
Besides her husband of Fall River, she is survived by 6 children: Carol Ferreira & husband Robert of Fall River; Daniel Souza & wife Debra of Assonet; Alvin J. Souza of Fall River; Robert Souza & wife Annette of Somerset; Roger Souza & wife Margaret of Fall River; Stephen Souza & wife Stacy of Fall River. 6 stepsons: Sheldon, Brian, Michael, Gary, Douglas, & Gregory Camara. 3 sisters: Giselle Bosse & Gloria Duarte both of Florida and Louise Mello of Somerset. 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 7 step-great grandchildren, & many nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Theresa Durand, Jean, Jean-Paul, Yvonne, & Andrew Bercier.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. TUESDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours MONDAY 5-8 P.M.