NEW BEDFORD — Doris Monteiro, age 68 years, of Acushnet, died Monday, November 2, 2009, at Southeastern Mass. Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Helen (Simpson) Howarth and the late Henry Howarth and lived in this area all of her life.
A home health aide, she received many accommodations for her kind and caring manner as a health aide.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by two sons, John Shoesmith and Samuel Lowe; two daughters, Debra Cloutier and Robin Lowe; three sisters, Elizabeth Dayton, Janet McHenry and Elizabeth Reed; and several grand and great-grandchildren; and was the sister of the late John Howarth.
Remembrances may be made to Southeastern VNA and Hospice of Fall River.
Her private arrangements are with the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford.