Deirdre A. (Mello) Chaves, 65, of Fairhaven died May 21, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
She was the wife of Richard Chaves.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (DeRousselle) Mello, she lived in Fairhaven for the last 15 years.
Mrs. Chaves was a devoted Boston RedSox fan. She enjoyed the company of her pets.
Survivors include her husband; 2 sons, Derek Chaves and his fiancée Jessica Carman of East Providence, RI and Ryan Chaves and his fiancée Tanya Duarte of Fairhaven; and a grandson, Jaxson Chaves.
Private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford.