Maria de Jesus (Cordeiro) Medeiros, age 85 of Somerset since 1976. Passed away June 8, 2008. Widow of Jose G. Medeiros. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Conceicao (Botelho) Medeiros. Before retiring in 1987, she was a Factory worker at San Toro for 10 yrs. and Carousel Mfg. for 4 yrs. She was a member of St. John of God Church.
She is survived by 2 Sons: Jose H. and Adelino C. Medeiros both of Somerset. 1 Sister: Mariana Camara of Fall River. 5 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, & several nieces & nephews. She was also mother of the late Arthur Medeiros and Maria C. Bonito and sister of the late Manuel Cordeiro.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, Thursday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a funeral mass in St. John of God Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 5-8 P.M. Flowers are welcome or donations in Mary’s memory may be made to Southcoast Hospice & Palliative Care, 200 Mill Rd. Fairhaven, MA 02719. Bristol Elder Services, 182 N. Main St. Fall River, MA 02720. Somerset Council on Aging, 1458 County St. Somerset, MA 02726.