Paula Ann Gonsalves

New Bedford - Paula Ann Gonsalves, age 51 years, died Thursday, November 8, 2007 after a long illness.

Paula is survived by her only son Hector Beltran Jr. and his wife Sandra and their three sons, all of Miami, Florida.

Paula was a daughter of Johnnie Mae (Fox) Rose of New Bedford and the late Frank “Fong fong” Rose.

She leaves behind her long time companion Luis Fernandes of New Bedford, five sisters: Sandra Andrade of S.Yarmouth, Donna De Burgo, Stacy Brito, Elsie Gomes and the late Marlene Rose, five brothers: Keith Baptiste, Frank Rose Jr., Adam Rose, Michael Gomes and the late Blane C. Fuller, a godson Derrin Bonney and several niece and nephews all of New Bedford.

Paula was a woman of Honor and Dignity and an avid lover of life. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and godmother. She will be remembered for her caring and kind nature, Always with her arms opened. She will be sadly missed by all.

Mrs. Gonsalves funeral will be Tuesday at 10 A.M. at the International Church of the Nazarene, 284 Pleasant St., New Bedford. Relatives and friends are invited to meet at church. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Monday only from 4 – 7 P.M. at the Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St.

For directions and condolences please go to www.perryfuneral.com.