Venilde (Sousa) Raposo. Age 63. Widow of Afonso P. Raposo. Residence 36 Summer St., Somerset, MA. Died Monday at R.I. Hospital. Born in Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores. Daughter of Maria Da Luz Sousa and the late Hermano Sousa. She was a Somerset resident since 1978, previously residing in Fall River. Before retiring, she was a Machine Operator lastly at Whaling Manufacturing for 25 years. She was a member of the Brayton Club of St. John of God Church. She was a member of St. John of God Church.
Besides her mother of Fall River, she is survived by Two Daughters: Mrs. Lee (Margaret) Patricio and Mrs. Timothy (Kimberly) Mello. Two Brothers: Alfonso Sousa of Somerset, MA & Ludalino “Larry” Sousa of Westport,MA. One Sister: Dina Medeiros of Fall River, MA. Three Grandchildren: Taylor Patricio, Connor & Ashley Mello. Several nieces and nephews. She was also sister of the late Edgardo Sousa.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N.Main St., Fall River, MA. Friday at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church, Brayton Ave., Somerset, MA. at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River, MA. Calling hours Thursday 5-9 P.M. Flowers are welcome or donations to the American Diabetes Assoc.,40 Speen St., Framingham, MA. 01701.