Jennie Lima Cruz

Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late John Lopes and Ermina Lima, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Fairhaven.

Mrs. Cruz was employed as a textile worker at Julius Koch, as a cashier at the Star Store and as a nurse’s aide at the New Bedford Nursing Home.

She was a great dancer who enjoyed music, shopping, traveling, cooking and loved all animals. She was a very loving and compassionate woman who cherished the time spent with her loving family and many friends.

Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, Donald S. Cruz of Westport; two daughters, Laverne M. Cruz of Fairhaven and Claudia Ann Cruz of Oakland, CA; four grandchildren, Christopher Cruz of Brockton, Jamal Cruz of Wareham, Kristina Backer of London and Jessica Cruz of Fairhaven; two great-grandchildren, Jalen and Sierra Cruz of Pittsburg, PA; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. She was the sister of the late Annie Grace, Alice Sanders, Henry Lima and Joseph Lopes. Dear friend of Jean Brodnax of Weston, MA, Lolly Spencer of Fairhaven and Edith Langevin of New Bedford.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visiting hours on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 4-8pm in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT FAIRLAWN, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady’s Haven, 71 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719 or the National Parkinson Foundation, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, MA 21741-5018. For online tributes and directions: www.waring-sullivan.com