Barbara Jean Cruz 77 of Tiverton, RI passed away on November 18th.  She was the wife of Samusideen Adediran. Born in Taunton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Rita M. (Duarte) and Gregory Gomes Neto. Barbara lived her life fearlessly, while lovingly accepting everyone. In the 1970's Barbara became the first female preventative maintenance mechanic at Texas Instruments. In the 1980's and early 1990's Barbara served on the Tiverton School Committee, cleaned houses, and cared for her family. In the mid 90's she attended nursing school and fulfilled her dream by receiving her Associates of Nursing from Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA. Barbara worked as a Nurse Supervisor and Nurse Manager at the Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River, MA for twenty-five years. Barbara loved her job so much that even after formal retirement she continued to work up until the time of her passing. Barbara was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and wife always willing to help and support her family in all matters whenever needed. She was an amazing cook and loved to host family gatherings. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her husband Sam doing simple things like talking, playing Scrabble, and walking at Battleship Cove. She is survived by her children Bernadette Reis, Brenda Baker (husband Thomas Baker), Michael Cruz (wife Donna Cruz), and Karen Arsenault (husband Kevin Arseneault).  She was the mother of the late Diana Cruz.  She also leaves 8 grandchildren and siblings Theresa O'Connor, Lorraine Sousa, John Neto and was predeceased by Rita Machado and Gregory Neto.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday Nov. 28th  from 4 to 7 PM.  Her Funeral will be held on  Wednesday Nov. 29th  at  9 am  from the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home 462 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI with a Mass at 10 at Holy Ghost Church in Tiverton..  Burial at Pocasset Hilll Cemetery.   www.almeida-pocasset com