Elvira (Araujo) Bamford, age 83, of Swansea, passed away at home on May 18, 2014. She was the former wife of William Bamford and the daughter of the late Manuel J. & Jennie (Pollock) Araujo. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Bamford worked as a Customer Service Representative for the Social Security Office.
She is survived by her son: Scott Bamford and his wife Erin of Swansea, and was the mother of the late David Araujo. She is also survived by, her siblings: Carol Araujo of Fall River, Patsy (Araujo) Grayson of Ocoee, FL, Diane (Araujo) McGraw of FL, Shirley (Araujo) Kidd of San Antonio, TX, Roger Araujo of SC, Richard & Harold Araujo both of FL, and the late Robert & Donald Araujo; grandchildren: Laurie Ann DaSilva, Melanie Araujo, and two other grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces & nephews.
Following cremation, calling hours for Elvira will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 5-7 P.M. with a service to follow at 7:00 P.M. in the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, MA. www.rogersfuneral.com.