Margaret “Maggie” (Borges) Mota, age 48, of Fall River passed away, Thursday, June 21, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She is the wife of Robert C. Mota to whom she has been married for the past 24 years.
Born in Terceira, Portugal, a daughter of Gertrude (Silva) Borges of Fall River and the late Victor Borges, she immigrated to the United States in 1974 and settled in Fall River.
She attended B.M.C Durfee High School and worked as a C.N.A. throughout the area for many years.
An avid gardener, Maggie enjoyed making floral arrangements, vacationing, cooking and cook-outs.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by one daughter, Christine Mota of Fall River; one son, Brian Mota and his wife Melissa of Attleboro; one sister, Elizabeth Pollard and her husband Edward; three brothers, Steven Borges and his wife Linda, Victor and Paul Borges all of Fall River and many nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 8:00 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by her Funeral Mass at 9:00 AM in Espirito Santo Church, 311 Alden St., Fall River. Visiting hours Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.