Born in Fairhaven and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Ernest P. Hammond, Sr. and Maude E. (Smith) Hammond.
Mrs. Viveiros had worked at the Acushnet Company for 23 years until her retirement in 1970.
In earlier years, she was a member of the Massachusetts Women’s Corps during World War II, who worked with the National Guard.
Betty loved cooking, baking, embroidery and enjoyed entertaining with her lady friends.
She is survived by her son, Ronald Hammond and his wife Sandra of Fairhaven; her sister, Marilyn L. Rego of Acushnet; two grandchildren, Keith Hammond and his wife Leslie of Ohio and Ronna Lima and her husband Nelson of Fairhaven; four great-grandchildren, Adam and Alexandra Lima of Fairhaven and Brady and Ryan Hammond of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Henry B. Hammond, Ernest P. Hammond, Jr., Norman P. Hammond, Richard E. Hammond, Henrietta A. Costa, Robert H. Hammond and Grace A. Medeiros.
Her Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Fairhaven Animal Shelter, 200 Bridge St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. For online tributes please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com
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