Irene (Travassos) Botelho, age 89 of Somerset. Widow of Ernest V. Botelho and daughter of the late Louis and Adelina (Pimental) Travassos. Passed away May 31, 2009. She was a Somerset resident most of her life. She was a member of St. John of God Church and was a retired sewing machine operator and a member of I.L.G.W.U.
She is survived by 3 children: Ernest V. Botelho, Jr. and William Botelho both of Somerset and Sylvia Medeiros; l sister: Palmira “Polly” Arruda of Somerset, 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. She was mother of the late John Botelho and sister of the late Manuel & Louis Travers, Hermina Sousa & Mary Travers.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. Friday at 8A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 9 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 5-8 PM. Please omit flowers.