Charlene M. (Medeiros) Proto, 67, of New Bedford died August 21, 2018 peacefully at home after a brief illness.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (DeCosta) Medeiros, she lived in Fall River before returning to New Bedford.
She was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church.
Charlene was formerly employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for over 40 years before retiring from the Long Term Care Unit in Taunton.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandson and taking care of others. She volunteered every year at the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament.
Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Proto of Lakeville; 2 sisters, Michele Poulin of Acushnet and Karen Medeiros-Mayall of New Bedford; her grandson, Jaiden Joseph Anthony Proto; 2 aunts; many nieces and nephews; 4 great-nephews, 3 great-nieces and cousins.
Her family will receive guests on Friday, August 31st from 9-11 AM followed by her Memorial Service at 11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Flowers are accepted or a donation in Charlene’s name maybe made to your favorite charity.