Mildred M. (Butterworth) Camara, 91, of New Bedford died December 9, 2010 peacefully at the Oaks Nursing Home.
She was the wife of the late Albert Camara and the former wife of the late James B. Gillick and Harry N. Young, Sr.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William and Martha (Pye) Butterworth, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Mrs. Camara was an active member of the First Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed singing in the choir.
She was formerly employed by the Department of Employment Security with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for many years until her retirement.
Mrs. Camara enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include 2 sons, Harry N. Young, Jr. of Lakeville and Steven M. Camara of New Bedford; 2 daughters, Barbara Whitehead of Sarasota, FL and Sharon E. Bessette of Westport; her companion, John Hansen of New Bedford; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday from 4-6 PM in the Sky Room at Howland Place, 651 Orchard St. New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The First Church of the Nazarene Church Building Fund, 764 Hathaway Rd. New Bedford, MA 02740.