Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal, a daughter of the late Francisco and Maria (Arruda) Costa, she was a longtime resident of Swansea.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1948, she graduated in the top ten of her class. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Fall River Gas Company for many years.
An avid reader and a wealth of knowledge, she enjoyed walking and doing all types of crossword puzzles; in particular the New York Times. She was a woman of great mind and heart and was adored by all who knew her. Her family was her pride and joy and she had endless love, patience and wisdom to share.
She is survived by her three children, Andrew S. Rusnock Jr., and his wife Teresa of Kingston, NH, Michael P. Rusnock and his wife Robin of Rehoboth, Nancy A. Juvinall and her husband Gary of Dartmouth, two granddaughters, Lauren Rusnock and Rachael Juvinall; two great-grandchildren, Aaliyah and Braxton and many nieces and nephews. She was the grandmother of the late Jocelyn Rusnock and sister of the late Dimas Costa.
Due to current restrictions on public gatherings, her funeral and burial will be private. Contributions in her honor may be made to the Dartmouth Council on Aging, 628 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA 02748 or to the Salvation Army, 290 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720. To send tribute, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com
