Rosalie A. (Andrade) Perry, 74, of Dartmouth, formerly of New Bedford, died January 10 at St. Luke's Hospital.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Moura) Andrade, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life before moving to Dartmouth two years ago.

Perry was formerly employed as a school teacher for the New Bedford Public School Department for 38 years, mainly at the H.A. Kempton School, until her retirement. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and Salve Regina University.

She is survived by three children, Shawn Perry and his wife Danielle of Dartmouth, Russell Perry and his wife Lisa of New Bedford, and Tammie Perry and her fiancé Rob of New Bedford; a sister, Rosanna "Roxie" Dickinson and her husband Bruce of East Freetown; and several grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Margaret "Peggy" Andrade.

Private funeral arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.