Mary Lewis

Mary Florence (Dias) Lewis 92 of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on Saturday April 9, 2011 at Our Lady’s Haven. She was the wife of the late Everett Lewis and daughter of the late Jose J. and Veriata (Mello) Dias. She was born in New Bedford and lived in this area all of her life. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s church in Fairhaven. She was employed as a stitcher in the garment industry until her retirement. The 2 most important things in her life were her family and her faith. She was a very religious person with deep believes. She was a member of the Panthers Athletic and Social club. Her family would like to thank the staff at Our Lady’s Haven for their care and compassion. Survivors include her daughter Marilyn Gormley of New Bedford; her grandchildren Kenneth Gormley Jr. and his companion Heidi Harris of Norton, Carolyn Martin and her husband Kenneth Martin Jr. of Fairhaven; her great grandsons Jack Martin and Ryan Martin. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Her funeral mass will be said 10 am Wednesday at St. Mary’s church in Fairhaven. Visitation will be 8:30-9:30 am Wednesday. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.