Westport - Mary Theresa (Bettencourt) Yared, 76, of Westport passed away Monday, April 23, 2007 at home. She was the wife of Fernandes “Tony” Yared.
Born in Nantucket, MA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Sousa) Bettencourt, she had lived in Westport for 55 years. Mrs. Yared was a Communicant of St. Anthony of the Desert Church, Fall River. She was a caring woman, who loved spending time with her family.
Including her husband of 56 years, she is survived by 2 sons: William C. Yared of Fall River and Joseph Yared of Westport; a brother: Robert Bettencourt of New Bedford; 2 sisters: Gerry Sousa of New Bedford and Sandra Sousa of New Bedford; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Thursday, April 26, 2007 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of the Desert Church, N. Eastern Ave., Fall River at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Wednesday 5 - 8 P.M.
Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Bedford.
Flowers are acceptable, or memorial donations may be made to: Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720.