Dominga "Minnie" (Pina) Grace, 79, of New Bedford died Monday November 3, 2008 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. She was the wife of the late Antone Gomes Grace.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gomes) Pina, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Mrs. Grace was a former board member of ONBOARD and a member of the N.A.A.C.P. She enjoyed playing Bingo, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and keeping up with current events. Many years ago she had been a foster mother for several area children.
Survivors include six children, Brenda M. Grace and Kathy M. Grace, both of New Bedford, Andrea B. Grace of Randolph, Saundra Grace Lawrence and Robert T. Grace, both of Ohio, and Rene D. Grace of Texas; her sons-in-law, Sidney Lawrence and Thomas E. Newell; her daughter-in-law, Tracy Grace; her siblings, Alice Glaspie, Wanita London, and Editha Barnes, all of New Bedford, Rosalie Brewster of Colorado, and Alexander Pina of Marion; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.
She was the mother of the late Leroy A. Grace, and sister of the late Frank Pina, Luiz Pina, Albion "Benny" Pina, Manuel Pina, Joseph Pina, and Beatrice Hemsley.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 5-8 PM, prior to the service. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.