Edith (Medeiros) Kirby, 98, of Westport died Monday, June 6, 2011 at Highlander Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fall River. She was wife of the late Clarence E. Kirby.
Born in Little Compton, RI, she was daughter of the late Francisco J. and Maria J. (Arruda) Medeiros. Mrs. Kirby was a Communicant of St. John the Baptist Church, Westport. She was a recipient of the Marian Medal and was an honorary member of the St. John the Baptist Womens Guild.
Survivors include 3 sons: Robert E. Kirby of Westport, Allen J. Kirby of Taunton and Leonard R. Kirby of Tiverton, RI; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was sister of the late Manuel Medeiros, John Medeiros, Antone Medeiros, Joseph Medeiros, Melinda Piva, Mary Botelho, Gladys Gonsalves, Jennie Mello, Edna Hurley and Emily Bragga.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, June 10, 2011 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Thursday 5 – 8 P.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.