Maria (dos Santos) Sousa, 83, formerly of Bristol, RI, passed away on August 30, 2010 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home. Widow of Frank R. Sousa, Jr. Born in Terceira, daughter of the late Maria dos Anjos dos Santos. Survivors include her son, Paulo Santos; grandchildren, Susan Strollo and Sandra Boucher; and 4 great grandchildren. Her funeral mass was celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church. She was laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bristol, Rhode Island.