CENTERVILLE- Mary (Rodriques) Dutra, 103, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Cape Regency Nursing Home in Centerville. She was the beloved wife of the late Avelino Dutra with whom she shared 46 years of marriage until his passing in 1979.
Born in the Azores on November 2, 1915, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Alice Rodriques. Mary came to the United States in 1933 where she lived most of her life as a resident of West Barnstable. She was a talented seamstress for over 50 years.
Mary was a faithful Christian and long time parishioner at Our Lady of Hope. She was an avid gardener and belonged to the Red Hats club.
She is survived by her son, Avelino Dutra and his wife Eileen of Port Orange, FL; seven grandchildren, Heidi Smith and her husband Jeff of Marstons Mills, Debra McBride of Cape Coral, FL, Debra Ann Sharkey of Watertown, Joanne Dutra of Michigan, William Dutra of Lebanon, ME, Suzanne Smith of Falmouth, and Diane Dutra of VA; 9 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren; two nieces, Ilda Soares Silva and her husband Joe of Flores, Azores, and Mary O'Neil of W. Barnstable; and special friends, Ken, Olivia, Lenny & Kris; as well as many additional longtime friends.
Mary was predeceased by her son John R. Dutra who passed away on July 3, 2012; her sister, IIda Rodriques Soares of the Azores; and a nephew, David Dutra who passed away in 2018.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 29th at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Church, W. Barnstable. Burial will take place directly following in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Centerville. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.doanebealameshyannis.com
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