Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joaquim Mathias, Sr. and Emelia Mathias.
Lucy worked as a Directory Assistance Operator for Verizon for many years before her retirement. A devout Catholic, she was a woman of great faith.
Lucy is survived by her children; Deborah Allard and her husband Donald of Fall River and Thomas Howarth and his wife Brenda of Swansea, three grandsons; Thomas Howarth Jr., William J. Howarth, III and Christopher E. Howarth, two great-grandsons, Kole and Mason, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Lucy was predeceased by her son, William J. Howarth, Jr. and her siblings; Joaquim Mathias, Jr. and Belmira Mello.
The family would like to thank the Staff of Our Lady's Haven for their compassionate care.
Her Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 from 8:30AM-9:30AM in Waring Sullivan Home at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea. Due to current occupancy restrictions, please be mindful that guests may have to wait outside while others pay their respects. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lucy’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090. To leave a note of condolence, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com
