Former Tiverton Woman Dies at Age 66

Linda J. (Gomes) Washatka, 66, of South Jordan, UT, formerly of Tiverton, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2013 after a long illness.

Born to the late Cyril J. and Lillian (Carvalho) Gomes, she is survived by her husband of 45 years, Chris Washatka; her son Paul A. Washatka and his wife Becky; her daughter Wendy A. Kydd; her brother: James Gomes; and 2 grandchildren: Scott Kydd and Ian Potts.

Her Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 20, at St. Madeline Church, 35 Lake Road, Tiverton, at 10 a.m. 

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.

Arrangements are under the direction of Potter Funeral Services in Westport, MA.