Geraldine (Lawrence) Craveiro, 81, of Westport died Monday, July 25, 2011 at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was wife of the late Walter L. Craveiro.
Born in Fitchburg, MA, she was daughter of the late Alan and Hazel (Pierce) Lawrence. Mrs. Craveiro was a Registrar for the Town of Westport and had worked at St. Luke’s Hospital for many years. She was a Past Matron and a 21 year member of Cortez Allen Chapter 161 O.E.S. of Westport, she also served as Grand Martha and Deputy Grand Matron for the Grand Chapter of MA O.E.S. She was a member of the North Baptist Church, New Bedford and was a member of the Westport Republican Town Committee.
Survivors include 2 sons: Roger Alan Craveiro of Westport and Ronald David Craveiro of Westport; a brother: David Lawrence and his wife Doris of New Bedford; a sister: Alice Rufino of New Bedford; 3 grandchildren: Lisa Ann Chafe, Scott David Craveiro and Steven James Craveiro; 2 great grandchildren: Ella Rose Chafe and Alexander Thomas Chafe; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Thursday 5 – 8 P.M. with an Eastern Star service under the direction of Cortez Allen Chapter 161 O.E.S. of Westport at 6:30.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Cortez Allen Chapter 161 O.E.S., 741 Hix Bridge Rd., Westport, MA 02790.