Tracey K. Nieuwenhuizen, 56, passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at Cape Cod Hospital. She was born and raised in New Bedford, MA daughter of the late Kenneth Leighton Sr. and the late Andrea Pina.
Some of her favorite times were attending the Cape Verdean Recognition Parade and family celebrations. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She loved to cook, read, bake brownies with her eldest grandson, play cards with her only granddaughter and blow bubbles with her youngest grandson. Her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving, which she hosted yearly.
She is survived by her fiancé Gene Williams, her daughter Jade Vieira, husband Kyle Vieira, her step-daughter Sonia Lopes. Her two brothers Kenneth (Jr.) and Henry Leighton. She is also survived by her grandchildren Glenn Jr. and Ja’liyah Westgate, Kyrel Vieira, as well as her nieces and nephews: Kenny, Dalton, Kiana, Kendra, Nathenial, Kenyon, Ziare, and a great niece and nephew..
A private memorial service will be held for family members to enjoy one last cookout.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that if you are able, please donate blood at your local blood bank in Tracey’s honor.
For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealameshyannis.com.
SHARE OBITUARYSHARE
v.1.11.6