FALL RIVER - Gilda (Mello) Cabeceiras, 89, of Somerset, died Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Wife of the late Francisco V. Cabeceiras. She is survived by Three Daughters: Pauline Shorrock of Berkley, Elaine Windle of Swansea, Catherine Mc Gillvray of Springfield, VA., Nine Grandchildren, One Great Granddaughter, and Several nieces and nephews. She was also sister of the late Manuel E. and John Mello, and Beatrice Cordeiro.
Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel E. Mello and the late Mariana (Benevides) Mello. She was a Somerset resident for 58 years. Before retiring, she was a Folder in the local garment industry. She was a member of I.L.G.W.U. She was a member of St. John of God Church.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St., Fall River, MA. on Saturday at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church, Brayton Ave., Somerset, MA. at 9:00 A.M. Internment in Nathan Slade Cemetery, Somerset, MA. Calling hours Friday 4-8 P.M.