Evelyn T. Borge, age 79, of Somerset & formerly of Fall River, passed away Jan. 2, 2010 at home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Borge. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late John J. & Mary O. (de Rego) Paiva. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Borge worked as a Marker for the former Merit Dress Co. & was a member of the I.L.G.W.U. She was an active communicant of St. John of God Church, a Director of Intercessory Prayer Line, Special Needs Ministry, Leadership of St. John of God Prayer Group, & a member of the Holy Rosary Sodality.
Besides her husband of Somerset, she is survived by her son Wayne Thomas Borge & his wife Deborah of Somerset; 2 grandchildren: Lauren Peterson & her husband Ryan of Dighton and Andrew Borge of Somerset. She was the sister of the late John G. Paiva.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. WEDNESDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. John Cemetery, New Bedford. Calling hours TUESDAY 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St. Fall River, MA 02720.