Lucille Sousa

Lucille (Amaral) Sousa, 80, of Fall River passed away August 5, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

    She was the loving wife of Manuel B. Sousa.

    Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Amaral and Julia Amaral.

    Prior to retiring, Lucille worked as a machine operator at the former Quaker Fabrics, and prior at the former Tillotson Rubber. When she was healthy, she was a parishioner of Santo Christo Church and had a special devotion to Mary. She enjoyed cooking for her family, watching TV, tending to her flowers, and, most of all, spending time with her family.

    Along with her husband, survivors include her children Donna Leveillee (late husband John), Nancy Depontes (husband George), Richard Sousa (wife Lynn), and Diana Leaman (husband Christopher); her sister Inez Araujo; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Manuel Amaral and Dorothy Moniz.

    Her funeral will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 at 9 AM from the Oliveira Funeral Home - South Main St. Chapel, 2064 South Main St., Fall River, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Santo Christo Church, Columbia St., Fall River. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 5 – 8 PM.