Maria De Lourdes Sousa Obituary (1924

ATTLEBORO- Maria De Lourdes Sousa, 94, entered into eternal rest to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her family. She was the dear wife of the late Luis Inacio De Sousa. Born on December 21, 1924, in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, Maria was the loving daughter of the late Jose Felipe and Antonia (Do Rego) Cabral. A woman of strong faith, Maria was a devout Catholic, who attended daily mass and lived a prayerful life. While living in Capelas, she was a communicant of Nosa Senhora Da Apresentacaõ. She most recently attended St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Attleboro, where she was involved in the ministries and spiritual community of the church. In her spare time, Maria enjoyed crocheting and teaching her daughters and granddaughters the craft. She would regularly go on walks and she loved to cook and bake for others, often making delicious traditional Portuguese meals and sweets for all to delight. Maria took great pride in bringing joy and happiness to others, in any way possible. She always offered to lend a helping hand to both loved ones and strangers. In her later days, she loved spending time with Leo and Mason, her Granddaughter’s two small dogs. Above all, Maria was most happy when she was in the company of and making memories with her devoted and treasured family, who will miss her dearly. Maria is survived by her cherished children, Alda Reis and her husband Jose of Attleboro, Margarida Camara and her husband Jose of Portugal, and her son Manuel Sousa of Attleboro her grandchildren, Richard Reis of Florida, Monica Camara of Portugal, Michelle Reis of New York, and Kristin Sousa of Attleboro; her great-grandchildren, Hannah Reis of Florida, Diego Rodrigues of Portugal, Brady Reis of Florida, and Alex Rodrigues of Portugal; her sister, Maria De Conceicao; and several extended family members and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Maria is predeceased by her brothers, Manuel Felipe Cabral; and Jose Felipe Cabral; and her sister, Mare Jose Felipe Cabral. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, April 22, from 8 to 11:00 a.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 11:30 a.m., in St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 71 Linden St., Attleboro, MA. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro.