Bernadette A. (Machado) Botelho, age 67 of Fall River, passed away March 17, 2014. She was the former wife of Stanley Botelho and the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Amelia (Faria) Machado. Prior to retiring, Bernadette worked as a Housekeeper for UMASS Dartmouth, was the President of the Woman’s Auxiliary, Post 60 of Fall River. She would have made State President in June of this year.
She is survived by her son: Scott Botelho of Fall River; siblings: Madeline Byrne, husband James of NC, Robert Machado, wife Shirley of RI, Susan Dootson, late husband Donald of Assonet, Beverly McCarthy, husband Chris of Fall River, Rose Daponte of Fall River, Claudette Cooper, husband Thomas of Fall River, and the late Theresa Binette; grandchildren: Hayley and Scott Jr.; several nieces & nephews.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL FOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on THURSDAY at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass at Espirito Santo Church at 10:30 A.M. Cremation to follow. Calling hours on WEDNESDAY from 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers please make any donations to Amvets Post 60, Finance Officer, 175 Danforth St., Fall River, MA 02720