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Virginia Chantre

NEW BEDFORD — Virginia (Monteiro) Chantre, 96, of New Bedford died April 28, 2008 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Frank Chantre.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Francisco and Domingas (DeBarros) Monteiro-Fernandes, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.

She enjoyed sewing and playing the piano.

Survivors include a son, Thomas Chantre of New Bedford; a daughter, Elaine Moore of Orange County, CA; 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; several cousins.

She was the step-daughter of the late Alfred Fernandes.

Her Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, May 15th at 10 AM in St. John's Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. For on-line guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Published in the Standard-Times on 5/12/2008.

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