Eleonare E. (Gifford) Vieira, 79, of Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Willard T. and Marie-Anne (Delude) Gifford.
Mrs. Vieira, affectionately known as "Nana" was born in Acushnet and had resided in Dartmouth since the 1970's. Prior to retirement, she worked as a caregiver for disabled teens and adults and elderly home care, a career she was truly passionate about. Her door was always open for anyone that may have needed help in any way. She loved lilacs, horses and her favorite bird the Cardinal. Her greatest joy, was being with her family, her kids or babies as she referred to them.
Survivors include her 2 children: Edward J. Vieira, Jr. of Orlando, FL and Jeanne M. Tripp and her husband Roy of Dartmouth; her 2 siblings: Harry Gifford of Plymouth and Priscilla Steadman of Providence; 5 grandchildren: Jennifer, Roy, Sarah, Alisha and Nicholas; 5 great grandchildren: Noah, Nariah, Nikolai, Ranger and Remington; her former husband: Edward J. Vieira of Orlando, FL; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Roger Gifford, Dorothy Hutchinson and Irwin Gifford.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Potter Funeral Home at 11:30 A.M.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10-11:30 A.M. prior to the service.
Interment will be private.