FALL RIVER … Arthur Botelho, 84, of Fall River died Thursday, December 13, 2007 after a long illness.
He was the husband of Dorothy (Carvalho) Botelho.
He was born in Fall River a son of the late Manuel and Gloria (Roposa) Botelho and had been raised in Fall River, lived in Westport for 31 years Dartmouth for 8 years, and Had been in Fall River since 1988.
He died at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
He attended St. George’s Church, Westport.
He was employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a working foreman with the Highway Department.
Mr. Botelho was a Navy veteran of W.W.II and was a member of V.F.W. and St. Michael’s Athletic Club both of Fall River.
Survivors include his widow 2 daughters: Claudia Sylvia and Shelia Ouellette both of Fall River, a brother Peter Botelho of Dallas, TX, 4 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Monday at 10 AM at the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME, 1555 Pleasant Street, (508-672-0291). Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours Sunday 5 – 8 PM.