Patricia Dawn Arruda, 50, of New Bedford died Thursday September 2, 2004 at home of natural causes.

Born and raised in Fall River, the daughter of the late Joseph and Phoebe (White) Arruda, she had lived in New Bedford for many years.

She is survived by her son, Manuel J. Arruda of New Bedford.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass in St. John the Baptist Church on Wednesday September 8, 2004 at 9 AM. Visiting hours will be in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Tuesday evening September 7, 2004 from 7-9 PM.