Evelyn M. (Borges) Linhares, 69, of Mattapoisett died September 20, 2002 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
She was the wife of Frank C. Linhares and daughter of the late Manuel and Ermelinda (Lewis) Borges.
Mrs. Linhares was born in New Bedford, raised in Fairhaven and lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.
She was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett.
Mrs. Linhares was formerly employed as a teachers aide for special needs children at Center School in Mattapoisett for many years until her illness.
Survivors include her husband; 2 sons, Robert Linhares, and his wife Lisa, of West Wareham and Daniel Linhares of Mattapoisett; a brother, Dennis Borges of Fairhaven; a sister, Mary Oliveira of Fairhaven; 3 grandchildren, Keith Linhares, Andrew Linhares and Holly Linhares; several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late sister of the late Antone Borges, Ernest Borges, Manuel Borges, Joe Borges and Louise Brown.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett, Monday, September 23rd at 9 AM.
Visiting hours Sunday, September 22nd from 4-7 PM.
Interment St. Anthony's Cemetery.