Dartmouth – Maria Sampaio, age 87 years, died Monday, August 20, 2012 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. Mrs. Sampaio was the beloved wife of the late Joao Sampaio. Maria was the loving mother of Laudalina Medeiros, Ana Amaral both of Dartmouth, Fatima Furtado of St Michael, Azores, Eduarda Medeiros, Christina Pereira and Joao Antonio Sampaio all of New Bedford. She is also survived by 3 brothers, 4 sisters, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Sampaio was a daughter of the late Maria (Mota) and Manuel Jose Frias. She was born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal and has lived in this area since 1980. Maria was a homemaker.
Mrs. Sampaio’s funeral will be Thursday at the Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. at 8 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 9 A.M. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. Visiting hours will be
Wednesday evening from 5 - 8 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited.