Mary C. (Correia) Souza, 97, of New Bedford died Wednesday January 28, 2004 at Blaire House. She was the wife of the late Francisco Souza.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Theophilus and Mary (Baptiste) Correia, she had lived in New Bedford all of her life.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Mrs. Souza was formerly employed as a housekeeper for various local private homes and offices.
She was a member of the Cape Verde Beneficent Association.
Survivors include a nephew and several cousins.She was the mother of the late John "Monty" Monteiro, Jr., and sister of the late Diamantina Correia and George Correia.
Her Funeral Service in will be held on Saturday Jnauary 31, 2004 at 10 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park Street, New Bedford. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday January 30, 2004 from 6-8 PM.