In Taunton, of Oak Drive in Taunton, August 6, 2011 Maria Ester wife of Manual DaSilva died peacefully at Morton Hospital at the age of 83. Born and educated in Faial, Portugal, Maria was the daughter of the late Francisco and Maria Borges. Maria was retired from Texas Instruments in Attleboro retiring in 1993. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and going to portuguese fiestas. Maria was the mother of Rosalia M. Roderick of Taunton and Lucia M. Fernandes and her husband Lawrence of New Bedford. Grandmother of Daniel Luisi of New Bedford, Jamie Luisi of Warwick, RI, Scott Roderick of Taunton, Christopher Fernandes of New Bedford, April Roderick of Plymouth, Kevin Fernandes and Krystal Roderick of Taunton. great grandmother of eleven. Sister of the late Elivia Silveria, Maria DeJesus and Jose Borges Canejo. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Thursday, August 11th at 9 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church in Taunton at 10 AM. Calling hours will be on Wed from 5-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in Taunton.