Born in Mexilhoeira Grande Portugal, a daughter of the late Jose M. and Antonia (Goncalves) Gorgulho she spent her early years there before moving shortly to Germany and Canada before settling in the United States. She was a member of the New Seasons Worship Center where she loved going to church and worshiping Jesus.
Mrs. Vieira worked for the New Bedford School Department in the food service department. Previously, she worked as a seamstress in Canada at Eaton’s Department Store. In her spare time, Arlinda enjoyed working in her flower garden, sewing, and spending time with her family. She made many happy visits to Canada and Maryland.
Arlinda loved to cook; especially making green bean soup and kale soup for her grandchildren. She really took delight in spending time with her family. Arlinda touched the lives of many with her love and kindness. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Susan Gendreau and her husband John of New Bedford, Richard Vieira and his wife Lori of Smithsburg, MD, and Alyson Vieira of New Bedford; two sisters, Mary Marchant and her husband Brent and Laurinda Gorgulho all of Courtice, Canada; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be Monday, July 15, 2019 at 10 a.m. in New Seasons Worship Center, 34 County Rd., E. Freetown. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 3-6 p.m. in the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Riverview School, 551 Route 6A, E. Sandwich, MA 02537 or riverviewschool.org. For online tribute/directions www.rock-funeralhome.com.
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