Maria J. Andrade DeSousa, 71, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Idalecio DeSousa, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage.
Born in Sao Jorge, Azores, she was the daughter of Maria Laudelinda (Silveira) and the late Manuel Teixeira Andrade.
Maria loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren with whom she adored. She enjoyed cooking, animals and was a gifted seamstress. Maria was the best wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She had a heart of gold and will be deeply missed.
In addition to her loving husband, Idalecio, is her daughter, Carla DaSilva and her husband Robert of New Bedford; three grandchildren, Dylan M. DaSilva, Ethan A. DaSilva, and Adam J. DaSilva; two sisters, Laura Espinola and her husband Francisco of Canada, and Rosa Angela Borges of the Azores, and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Antonio Silveira Andrade and Jose Manuel Silveira Andrade.
Her visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 9:00 to 10:00AM in the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745, followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM in Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, 136 Earle St. New Bedford, MA, 02746. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
In-lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Lighthouse Animal Shelter, 596 Hathaway Rd., New Bedford, MA 02740 www.lighthouseanimalshelter.org For on-line tributes, please visit our website at www.rock-funeralhome.com
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