Obituary

Lorraine A. “Ma” (Almeida) Amado-Teixeira, 68 years of Brockton died unexpectedly October 25, 2008 at her home. Wife of the late Raymond L. Amado. Born, raised and educated in Bridgewater, daughter of the late Frank M. and Anna P. (Andrade) Almeida, she had been a resident of Brockton for the last 49 years. Lorraine had been employed as a barmaid at Kenny’s Bar for many years and for over 20 years by PharMerica, Inc. Lorraine was a caring person who loved spending time with others; enjoyed Foxwoods, bingo, dancing and time spent at the Mater Dei Center.

She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer A. (Teixeira) Rodriquez and Sonya L. Teixeira both of Brockton; one son Anthony D. Teixeira and his wife Beverly of New Hampshire; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters Vicincia S. “Vinnie” Andrade and her husband George of Middleboro, Julia A. “July” Santos and her husband Carl, Sr. of Carver, and Lydia J. Cross and her husband Arthur, III of St. Augustine, FL; many nieces, nephews and cousins and her former husband Joseph M. Teixeira. She was the sister of the late Manuel F., Pauline, Frank M, Jr. and Nicholas G. Almeida and Mary P. Gomes.

Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Thursday at 8am. Funeral mass in Christ the King Parish/St. Colman Church at 9am. Burial in Mayflower Cemetery, Duxbury. Visiting Hours Wednesday 4-8pm. Donations in Lorraine’s name may be made to the Mater Dei Adult Health Program, 250 Thatcher St. Brockton MA 02302.