North Dartmouth – Maria De Lourdes Raposo Pacheco Grota , age 65 of North Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Aurelio F.M. Grota and the daughter of the late Helena Duarte (Raposo) and Jacinto Carvalho Pacheco.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, Lourdes came to this country and worked as a stitcher for various clothing manufacturers until her retirement.
She is survived by 2 children; Flavio Pacheco Grota and his wife Diane of Dartmouth and Fernando Pacheco Grota and his companion Melanie of New Bedford; 2 Grandchildren; Nathan Tyler Grota and Lexi Marie; 1 sister: Dorvalina Medeiros of New Bedford as well as several nieces and nephews. Lourdes was also the sister of the late Mariana Raposo Duarte and Natalia Raposo Pavao.
Her funeral will be Thursday beginning in the funeral home at 8:45 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Julie Biliart Church at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford.