Ms. Blanca Iris Gotay

June 13, 1955 - October 10, 2017

OBITUARY Blanca Iris Gotay Beloved Mother and Grandmother Blanca Iris Gotay, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Tufts Medical Center Boston, following a lengthy illness. Blanca was born in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico on June 13, 1955. She is the daughter of Carmen Rosa. Blanca received her education in Puerto Rico, before coming to the United States in the 1970’s. For many years Blanca worked for Symphonic Co. in Lowell. Blanca loved to dance, especially to Reggae, Salsa, and Merengue. She loved to sing, to cook, and to go to Bingo every week. She enjoyed trips to the beach, and loved her family. Blanca had an infectious laugh that could always cheer anyone up. Her kids were her world, and she loved being around her family. Blanca especially loved the holidays and was always welcoming to everyone. She is survived by her three children, Jose Berrios, Marisol Berrios, and Angel Berrios; five grandchildren, Marilyn Cruz, Johnny Lyons, Antonio Lyons, Natasha Lyons, and Andrew Berrios; two great grandchildren, Jareliz Richardson and Jeremiah Richardson; her sisters and brothers, Iris Berrios, America Encarnation, Gladys Encarnation, Carlos Encarnation, Edwin Encarnation, Carmen Cruz Rosa, Mayra Encarnation, and Osvaldo Encarnation. Blanca also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. FUNERAL NOTICE BLANCA I. GOTAY—In Boston, October 10, 2017 at Tufts Medical Center, Blanca I. Gotay, 62, a Lowell resident. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on WEDNESDAY from 9 until 11 AM with a Funeral Service to follow at 11 AM in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Westlawn Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Blanca‘s memory may be made to her family to assist with final expenses. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com