Honorina (Dias) Raposa, 88, of Slade St. Swansea, died Nov. 28 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Widow of Jose P. Raposa. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Egidio A. & Honorina J. (Dias) Dias. She was a resident of Swansea with her son for 23 years, previously of Fall River. From age 3 until 1947 she lived in Mosteiros, Sao Miguel. Before retiring, she was a hand sewer for Anderson Little. She was a member of St. John of God Church.
Survived by a son: Albert D. Raposa & wife Natalina of Swansea, a brother: Manuel Dias of Fall River, 2 grandchildren: Anthony & Elizabeth, 1 great granddaughter: Brittney, & nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Maria Fernandes.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St., Fall River, MA on Saturday at 9 AM, followed by a funeral mass in St. John of God Church at 10 AM. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling Hours Friday 5-8 PM.