Born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard Island, she was the daughter of the late Jile and Wihelmina (Menese) Amancio and was a long-time resident of Fairhaven. Millie loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Millie was a devout Catholic and longtime communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Fairhaven. She enjoyed making Rosary beads, which were shared with Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven for distribution to mission’s all over the world. Among her interests, Millie was a member of the Red Hat Society, enjoyed Ballroom dancing, and was an avid swimmer winning many awards for both diving and swimming. Millie also took great pride in helping others for many years as Activities Director at the Blair House Nursing Home.
Millie is survived by her children, David Dias and his wife Catherine Coffey of Fairhaven, Michael Dias and his husband Stephen Goldenberg of Fl., Daniel Dias and his wife Karen of HI, James Dias and his wife Dawn of Mattapoisett and Linda Perry and her husband Frank of Acushnet; ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her eight siblings.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 10:00AM in St. Joseph’s Church, 74 Spring Street, Fairhaven. Relatives and friends are invited. Visitations will be held Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00pm at the Waring-Sullivan Funeral Home on 180 Washington Street, Fairhaven. Burial in River-Side Cemetery. In lieu of Flowers, contributions in Millie’s honor may be made to: St. Joseph’s Church, 74 Spring St, Fairhaven, MA 02719. To leave a note of condolence: www.waring-sullivan.com
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