Helena S. (DaPonte) Medeiros, age 70 of South Dartmouth, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Antonio M. Medeiros.
She was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late Herculano and Gloria (Medeiros) DaPonte. Helena is survived by her daughter Helen E. Arvisais and her husband Philip of South Dartmouth; three grandsons Samuel, Benjamin and Nicholas Arvisais; two brothers Tony DaPonte of Acushnet and John DaPonte of Fairhaven; a sister Nellie Rostocki of New Bedford and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Medeiros was also predeceased by a baby brother John H. DaPonte.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, 789 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Sister Rose House Shelter, 539 S. 2nd St., New Bedford, MA 02744. Arrangements are in the care of the Waring-Sullivan Home at Dartmouth. www.waring-sullivan.com