Carmen M. Segarra, (nee Quinones), 88, of Lorain, died Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Main Street Care Center, Avon Lake, following a lengthy illness.
She was born Aug 21, 1919 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico; she resided in Bronx, New York before coming to Lorain in 1969.
In Lorain, Carmen worked repairing canvas car tops. Prior to that, she worked as a dress maker in New York.
She was a member of Templo Emmanuel, Lorain, and enjoyed cooking and sewing.
Surviving is her son, Ralph of Minnetonka, Minnesota; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Rafael H. Segarra, in 2002; a daughter, Carmen Serrano in 1980; and a brother and sister.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in Templo Emmanuel, 4230 Clinton Avenue, Lorain, and on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Daniel Reyes, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridgehill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp. The Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, is handling the arrangements.