Patricia A. Lopes, 62, of Rehoboth formerly of New Bedford died July 31, 2023 unexpectedly at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn P. (Dias) Lopes, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Rehoboth.
She was a very caring person who enjoyed music, especially that of Michael Jackson, and liked coloring books, puzzles and watching cartoons during her spare time. She especially had a fondness for babies.
Patty was employed as a laborer at the Recycling Redemption Center in Wrentham and attended the Day Program at the May Institute in Raynham. She was a two-time recipient of a Personal Achievement Award presented to her from the Friends of Southeastern Residential Services.
Survivors include her 5 siblings, Richard Dias, Paul Lopes, Sharon Dixon of New Bedford, Dawn Moore of Fairhaven, and Terrence Lopes also of New Bedford; her uncle, Manuel Dias of Weymouth; a niece, Jillian Lopes and her significant other Jeremy Swan both of Brockton; 2 great-nieces, Jahliyah and Janiyah Swan; and several cousins.
Her visiting hours will be held on Sunday, August 6th from 1-4 PM followed by her Funeral Service at 4 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.