Patricia A. (Souza) King, 65, of Westport, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Hathaway Manor in New Bedford after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Gary M. King.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Lillian (Filipe) Souza, she had lived in Westport since 1983. Prior to retirement, she was a preschool teacher for the Antioch School in Fall River for many years where she was loved by her fellow teachers, parents and students. She was a Communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport. Mrs. King was devoted to her faith and family. She loved gardening and cooking.
Survivors include a sister: Brenda Burke of Dartmouth; a brother: John Souza of New Bedford; and several nieces and nephews.
She was sister of the late Judith Lake.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from the Potter Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport at 12:00 P.M.
Visitation will be Monday from 4 - 7 P.M. at the Potter Funeral Home.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101.