Lorena P. Rego

Lorena P. Rego, 75, of 754 Read Street, Attleboro, a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed on November 11, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was the beloved wife of the late Edmundo Rego to whom she shared many wonderful years of marriage until his passing on November 17, 1990. She has been the longtime companion of Joao Rodrigues, with whom she made her home with in Attleboro.

Born Lorena Pereira in Sao Miguel, Azores on August 10, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Mariano and Maria DaConceicao Pereira. She was raised an educated in the Azores and immigrated to the United States in 1978. Lorena was employed by Augat Incorporated for many years until retiring to raise her grandchildren.

She will be lovingly remembered for her dedication to her family. Her favorite pastimes included cooking for her family, spending time in her garden with her flowers and vegetables, taking trips to spend time by the ocean, and creating lifelong memories to be forever cherished.

Lorena is survived by her children; Maria Camara of Pawtucket, Sam Rego of Attleboro, Nelia Rego of Cape Cod, Zaida Keefer of Attleboro, Bert Rego of Attleboro, Celina Vazquez of Pawtucket, and Numenia Pujols of Pawtucket, a brother; Duarte Pereira of Attleboro, a sister; Maria Lima of Attleboro, her grandchildren; Doriann Camara, Nathan Camara, Shawn Rego, Eric Rego, Andrew Cabral, Victoria Cabral, Jeffrey Keefer III, Justin Keefer, Jake Keefer, Eddy Rego, Matthew Rego, Zachary Vazquez, Briana Vazquez, Austin Vazquez, Jaden Vazquez, Veronica Pujols, and Nicholas Pujols, two great grandchildren; Makayla Lomba and Sophia Camara, and a step grandson; Joao Pacheco.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro where the Rego family will receive family and friends on Monday, November 14th from 4-8 PM. A funeral will be conducted on Tuesday, November 15th at 9:30 AM from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in Holy Ghost Church, 71 Linden Street, Attleboro, celebrated by Rev. John Murray, Pastor. Lorena will be laid to rest in St. John?s Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro. In lieu of lowers and for those wishing to remember Lorena in a special way, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to: St. Joseph?s Food Cellar, 208 South Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703.