FALL RIVER …Maria Connie Martins, 83, of Fall River died Tuesday September 14, 2010 after a long illness.
She was born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Manuel and the late Isabel (Cunha) Martins and was a life long resident of the city.
She was employed as an assembler for Sylvania Mfg for 20 years.
Ms Martins was a communicant of Holy Trinity Parish. She enjoyed reading, loved animals and being with her family and friends.
Survivors include a sister: Mary Richard of Fall River and several cousins.
Services to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Friday, September 17, at 8 AM from the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME, 1555 Pleasant St., Fall River followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30AM at Holy Trinity Church, Stafford Rd., Fall River. Interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours Friday, 8 - 9 AM. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Forever Paws 300 Lynwood St Fall River, MA 02724 or Caritas Hospice & Palliative Care 275 Martine St. Fall River, Ma 02723