Dorothy (Baldaia) Souza, 86, of Fall River, passed away September 9, 2010. She was the wife of the late Frank Souza and the daughter of the late Joseph & Maria (Cabral) Baldaia. Prior to retiring, Dorothy worked as a Sewing Machine Operator for the former Chesterfield Dress Co. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union and a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church.
She is survived by two sons, Kenneth L. Souza & his wife Patricia of Westport and Paul D. Souza & his wife Ann of Swansea, 3 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Joseph, Michael, Arthur, & Norbert Baldaia, Rosa Cabral, Georgiana Dyl, Alice Pereira, & Olive Baldaia.
Following cremation, Dorothy’s family will receive family & friends at Holy Trinity Church, Stafford Rd. Fall River on THURSDAY at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. Interment of Urn in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River. Arrangements are under the direction of the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N.Main St., Fall River.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, Inc. 45 N. Main St., Fall River, MA 02720