Rachel F. (Vieira) Bretton, 49, of New Bedford passed away Monday July 3, 2023 after a brief illness.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Walter and Patricia (Embleton) Vieira, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Rachel was formerly employed as a certified nursing assistant at various nursing homes and assisted living facilities in this area.
She loved playing video games, crocheting, listening to music, and watching movies.
She is survived by her husband, Keith A. Bretton; her son, Ian W. Bretton; her siblings, William Vieira and his wife Christina., Mary Burgess, Patricia Vieira-Lapan, Elizabeth Vieira, Theresa Vieira, Anthony Vieira, and Rebecca Queen and her husband Jonathan; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Her memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday July 19th from 12-3 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Friends of Buttonwood Park, (to plant a tree in her memory), P.O. Box 2011, New Bedford, MA 02741. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.