Kathleen M. (Souza) Vaillancourt, age 65 of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2012. She was the daughter of the late August & Gilda (Cardoza) Souza. Kathleen was currently working for St. Jude the Apostle Church, Taunton as the parish secretary. She was a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, and a past parishioner of SS. Peter & Paul Parish at Holy Cross Church. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren & family.
She is survived by her children: Anthony Vaillancourt (wife Cynthia Rodriguez) of Bourne, MA and Kimree J. Cote (husband Peter) of Fall River, MA; grandchildren: Gabrielle Vaillancourt, Samuel Cote, & Andrew Vaillancourt; several nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Frances Williams.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on FRIDAY here at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Carmelite Monastery, 25 Watson Ave., Barrington, RI at 11:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours on THURSDAY from 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to the Carmelite Monastery, 25 Watson Ave, Barrington, RI 02806. www.rogersfuneral.com.