PROVINCETOWN: Cecelia F. (Avila) Veara,93, died Friday, Feb. 20 in Quaboag on the Common Nursing Home in W.Brookfield, Ma.
She was the wife of Joseph Veara who died in 1976. She leaves three sisters Mary E. Ramsey of Spencer, Margaret Spor of N.J., and Dorothy Pierce of Manchester, Ct., several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Veara was a manager of several area hotels in Provincetown, most notably the Provincetown Inn for 30 years, retiring at age 82. She also once managed the Sand Castle Hotel. She was a longtime member of the American Legion Women's Auxillary in Provincetown.
Born in Provincetown, on Sept. 23, 1915, she was the daughter of John Silva and Emma (Meads) Avila and resided there for 86 years.
Graveside services will be held for Cecelia in St. Peter's Cemetery, Provincetown at a later date. There are no calling hours.
J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOMES, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is directing arrangements for the family.
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