We are sad to announce that Frances "Leah" (De Souto) Alexander of Somerset, who was 90 years old, passed away on January 26, 2023 at Clifton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center . She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Alexander and born in Fall River,  she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Diamentina (Farias) De Souto. She was a very faithful women who attended church and loved to sing.  She enjoyed crocheting, working in her gardens, going to the beach and loved all rocks especially white ones.  She enjoyed camping with her family. She was the President of TOPS for many years.  She loved her cat Princess.  She was most famous for her weekly Masa (sweetbread).  Some people called her the sweetbread lady.  She also made malasadas every year on Pancake Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday and it was a great annual family gathering.

She was loved and cherished by many people, especially her children Diane McCarthy and her spouse Russell of Somerset, Marianne Alexander and her spouse Linda T. Laflamme of Swansea and Ernest Alexander Jr. and his partner Laurie Garant of Somerset; sister Madeline Carmody; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer McCarthy, Christopher McCarthy, Brynne Alexander and Kelsey Alexander; as well as several nieces and nephews and other family and friends who will sadly miss her. She was predeceased by her siblings Joseph Desouto, John Desouto, Mary Alvares, Leonora Moniz.

Following cremation, Frances' memorial service will take place on Saturday, February 11 ^th at 10 A.M. at the Church of Our Savior, 2112 County St. Somerset, MA 02726. Internment at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Somerset. Arrangements were under the direction of the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River.

To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below. You may also light a candle in honor of Frances. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472 or go online to www.alzspirit.org or call 800-272-3900.