She was born in Onset, MA on February 24, 1922 and married her late husband, Amos DeBarros. Clara was the mother of 13 children and lived in Marstons Mills her entire life. She is survived by her brother, James Mendes of Marstons Mills.
Clara was a devoted loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She loved family gatherings and cooking. She also loved to listen to Cape Verdean Music. She had 2 deceased children, Kenneth DeBarros and Claire DeBarros who were also laid to rest. Clara is survived by 11 living children: Domingo DeBarros, Joseph DeBarros, Catherine Hendricks, Augustine DeBarros, Jeanette Tobey, Stephen DeBarros, Feria DeBarros, Arnold Debarros, Paula Berio, Paulette DeBarros and Peter DeBarros.
Before becoming ill, Clara was a caregiver to many elderly people. Clara is the matriarch of 5 generations and is proceeded by her children and many grand children, great- grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Doane, Beal and Ames at 160 West Main St., Hyannis, MA. Viewing hours are 9-11am with a service at 11am. Burial at St. Francis Cemetery in Centerville, MA. For online condolences visit www.doanebealameshyannis.com
