Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Aime and Laurana (Trahan) Brunette she lived in New Bedford most of her life and also lived in Dartmouth for several years.
Ms. Margaletta attended St. Joseph’s School, New Bedford and later New Bedford Vocational High School. She was a former communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Dartmouth and was a member of the DAV Auxiliary Burt Chapter 7. Blanche enjoyed travelling, cooking and spending time with her family.
She was the loving mother of Diane Stevens and her husband William of Discovery Bay, CA, Carol Lopes and her husband Joseph of New Bedford and Gina Andrade of New Bedford; proud grandmother of Brandi, Tara and Trevor Lopes, Crystal Cote-Campos, Faith, Jordan, Jeremiah and Jacob Cote and Jennifer Steele; three great grandchildren; dear friend Evelyn Sylvia of New Bedford; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the grandmother of the late Joseph Cote and sister of the late Norman, Paul, and Dorothy Brunette and Claire Houghton.
The family appreciates the care provided by Personal-Touch Home Health Services, especially Sue Cabral, RN and Kim Luz, HHA; and Community Nurse and Hospice Care of Fairhaven.
Her funeral service will be Friday, December 5, 2014 at 10 a.m. in ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 5-8 p.m. For online tribute or directions www.rock-funeralhome.com.
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