Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Donald and Florrie (Machado) Meyer, she had resided in New Bedford for most of her life.
Cora was an educated woman who obtained a Liberal Arts degree from Brevard Community College in Florida, a Liberal Arts degree from Fisher College, then attended Bristol Community College and Southeastern Massachusetts University where she studied Psychology and Law, Southern New England School of Law for Paralegal Studies, later completing her education with a Bachelor's degree from Roger Williams University. She also obtained Real Estate licensure from Lee Institute.
Well known for helping others in the community, Cora started young as a Candy Striper volunteering her compassion and care at St. Luke's Hospital and provided home care in her earlier years. She worked for multiple agencies in the area as a Caseworker and Residential Manager for mentally challenged individuals. She also worked as a paralegal for several years.
Cora was a vivacious fun-loving mother and Nana with an adventuresome, playful, and spontaneous soul. Cora loved to travel and explore, especially to the Caribbean. She thought nothing of a road trip on a whim. She was a longtime seasonal camper at Maple Park in Wareham where she cherished making memories with her family and time spent with her beloved grandson Corbin and Godson Storm. Cora enjoyed trips to the casino and playing Bingo. She was an avid reader, who also loved music, having had a vast library of novels and albums. She was a loving foster mother, a mother-figure to all she knew and loved. Cora cherished every minute that she was with her family, “it’s about making the memories”.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Sarmento and her husband Scott of Fairhaven; her grandson, Corbin Sarmento of Fairhaven; her longtime companion, David A. Yates of New Bedford; her godson, Storm St. Onge of Acushnet; and her foster son, David Cook and his wife Sandy of California. She was predeceased by her brother, Edward G. Meyer. All of these she loved and touched deeply. She will be forever missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 6 p.m. at the Waring-Sullivan Home at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven. Flowers are welcome.
For online tributes, please visit: www.waring-sullivan
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