Clara M. (Ferraz) De Torres, age 65, passed away August 22, 2010 at home with her family by her side. She was wife of the late Joao De Torres. Born in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of Rosa (Medeiros) Ferraz & the late Serafim Ferraz. Prior to retiring, Clara worked as a Machine Operator for Chase Curtain Co. and also for Creative Window Fashions. She was a parishioner of St. Michael’s Church.
She is survived by 3 children: Jose Torres of Westport, Grace Sousa of Somerset, and Andrea Aguiar of Fall River. 2 brothers: Joao Ferraz of New Bedford and Fernando Ferraz of Fall River. 5 grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Jose Ferraz & Raul Ferraz.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. WEDNESDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours TUESDAY 4-8 P.M.