Gloria (Lawton) Monteiro, 88, of New Bedford died July 9, 2020 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Emelia (Sylvia) Lawton, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.
She was formerly employed by Kyler's Seafood.
She enjoyed bingo, dancing, walking, crocheting and listening to Elvis.
Survivors include 2 sons, Edward "Brother" Monteiro, Jr. and his wife Kathy of Rumford, RI and Kevin Monteiro and his wife Sandra of New Bedford; 2 daughters, Shelia Andrews of East Providence and Debbie Monteiro of New Bedford; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Patricia Sanchez and the sister of the late Katherine Chaples, Loraine, Virginia, Willy, Eddie, Alice and Lillian.
Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings, her service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.