Arlene B. (Pike) Camara, 70, of New Bedford died May 20, 2011 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Joseph Camara.
Born in Dartmouth, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Vera W. (Sowle) Pike, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
Mrs. Camara was employed as a switchboard operator at Hawthorn Medical for many years.
Survivors include her sister, Phyllis Medeiros of New Bedford; 8 nieces and nephews, Scott Medeiros, Walter Sherman, Mark Medeiros, Nancy Sherman, Virginia Sherman, Russell Sherman, Bruce Medeiros and Carol Soares; 12 great-nieces and nephews and 3 great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Beverly Sherman, Eleanor Pike and Laura Pike.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 25th at 12 Noon in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Friends Cemetery in Dartmouth. Visiting hours Tuesday, May 24th from 4-8 PM.