Born in Celorico da Beira Guarda, Portugal, daughter of the late Maria do Carmo Henriques and Joao Goncalves, she came to the United States in 1973 and settled in New Bedford.
Mrs. Gomes had worked as a seamstress in the local garment industry. She also cooked for the Clube Recordacoes De Portugal.
Surviving in addition to her husband is a son, John Gomes of New Bedford; two daughters, Ana Cristina Gomes of Tampa, FL and Susan Gomes of New Bedford; one granddaughter, Karina Gomes; siblings Ilda Carvalho, Agostinho Goncalves, Hermina Goncalves, Jose Goncalves and Abel Goncalves as well as the late Antonio Goncalves and Lucio Goncalves; and many nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 9 a.m. from the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, 136 Earle St., New Bedford. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. Flowers welcome or donations in memory of Ceu G. Gomes may be made to lls.org
For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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