NEW BEDFORD-Rose Marie (Braga) Goodwin, 86, of New Bedford passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Mill Brook Rehab in Fall River. She was the wife of the late William Goodwin.

Born and raised in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Costa) Braga, she was a lifelong resident of the city and graduate of New Bedford High School. Rose was a secretary for Dr. Roger Pocze, orthopedic surgeon, for decades. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, BINGO, karaoke family gatherings and celebrations and trips to Cape Cod in the summer.

She is survived by her daughters, Deborah DeSouza of Acushnet and Jennifer Goodwin of New Bedford; four grandchildren, Jesse DeSouza, Michael DeSouza and his wife Roi Ferguson-DeSouza, Neil DeSouza and his life partner Pashon Goncalves and Amanda Goodwin; five great-grandchildren, Nina Desouza-Crooks and her husband Spencer Crooks of Rehoboth, Mason Saba-DeSouza of Cranston, RI and Macius and Violet Desouza and their mother Molly Bobola, of Fairhaven, Evyn Desouza of New Bedford; and two great-great-grandchildren, Casey and Maggie Crooks of Rehoboth; She was the sister of the late Joseph Braga and is survived by one brother, John Braga and his wife Suzanne and their son Johnny, in addition to many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be held Monday, May 11, 2026 from 4-7PM in the Donaghy New Day Cremation and Funeral Care, 465 County St., New Bedford. For facility directions or memorial register please visit, www.newdayfunerals.com.