Madeicha Alves-Szklarski

Born June 22, 1920, a daughter of the late Manuel and Marianne (Encarnacao) Pina, she lived most of her life in East Freetown. Surviving are 3 sons: Napoleon Jr. and his wife Elaine of Falmouth, Roger and his wife Glenda, Alan and his wife Donna and 1 daughter: Jeannie Andrews and her husband Benjamin all of East Freetown, 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 11 great great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her brother Domingo Pina.

Mae retired from the Aerovox Corporation where she worked for 35 years. A longtime member of the Freetown Council on Aging, she served as Chaplin and secretary. A 1938 graduate of New Bedford High School, she could write a poem or repair a car, give you the world and steal your heart. Her generosity and kindness is legend; wise, witty, adored and loved, she will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Visiting hours are Monday, February 17, 2014, 1-4 PM in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd. New Bedford. Funeral Service Tuesday February 18, 2014 at 10 AM in the Calvary Pentecostal Church, 33 Braley Rd. East Freetown. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery New Bedford. Directions, tributes: www.rock-funeralhome.com.