Claire (Costa) Arruda

            Claire (Costa) Arruda, 81, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.

            She enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

            She was the beloved wife of the late John Arruda and the daughter of the late Manuel and Loretta (Vigeant) Costa.

            Loving mother of Mark Arruda (wife Jeanne) of Walpole, Paula Mello (companion Eddie Mello) and Michelle Arruda both of Fall River; three grandchildren, Melissa Viveiros (husband John), Mitchell Arruda and Kristy Costa; four great-grandchildren, Collin, Ashton and Brayden Viveiros and Brielle Marchand and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Norman Costa, Richard Costa and Isabelle "Betty" Costa.

            Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9:00 A.M. from the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. at Good Shepherd Church.  Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery.

            A visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Assn., PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241. Online guest book AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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