Mary M. (Machado) Furtado, age 84, Wife of the late Arthur Furtado, Companion of the late Thomas Pereira. Residence 22 Jaffrey St., Swansea, Ma. formerly of 22 Todd St., Swansea, MA, died Saturday at her daughter’s home, after a battle with cancer. Born in Fall River, MA, Daughter of the late John Machado and the late Maria Machado. She was a Swansea resident for most of her life. Before retiring in 1982, she was a Machine Operator at the former Stella Anne Frocks. She was a member of the Tiverton, RI Senior Citizens Center and the Tiverton Fire Barn Club. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to Foxwoods. She was a member of St. John of God Church, Somerset and a member of St. Michael Church, Ocean Grove. She is survived by: One Son: John Furtado of Somerset, Two Daughters: Geraldine (Furtado-Gagne) Cusick of Fall River, Cynthia (Furtado-Messier) Silvia of Swansea, Two Sisters: Alice Caetano of Swansea, Hilda Barboza of Somerset, MA, Eight Grandchildren and Eight Great Grandchildren, Several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St. on Thursday at 8:45 AM followed by a mass of Christian burial at St. Michael Church, Ocean Grove at 10:00 AM. Internment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Somerset, Calling hours Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M.
Flowers are welcome or donations to Hospice Outreach, Inc. 502 Bedford St., Fall River, Ma.02720