Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel R. Costa and Mary S. (Cabral) Costa.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Bertha went on to become the Office Manager for the Textile Workers Union for many years before her retirement. Bertha will be remembered for her kind and welcoming nature. She enjoyed traveling, going out to eat, playing tennis and shopping.
She is survived by her nieces; Carol Martin of Somerset and Patricia Collins of Swansea, as well as several other nieces and nephews. Bertha was predeceased by her siblings; Alfred, Manuel, Joseph and Antone Costa, Mary Letourneau, Louise Posey and Diamantina Paulino.
Due to current restrictions on public gatherings, her funeral services will be private for the immediate family. Donations in Bertha’s honor may be made to, the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090. Her funeral arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Birchcrest, Swansea.