Cristina (Gomes) DaRocha, age 77 of East Taunton, passed away on October 1, 2025 at Morton Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of the late Domingos DaRocha
Born in Terceira, Azores the daughter of the late Jaime and Filomena (deBrito) Gomes.
Before retiring, Mrs. DaRocha was employed at Lakeville Hospital as a housekeeper.
She enjoyed traveling with husband and spending time with her family.
Cristina is survived by her daughters, Cristina Maria DaRocha and her fiancé, Jose Alves of Taunton, Susan Marie Farley of Taunton, and Elizabeth Richards and her husband Benjamin of East Taunton.
Grandmother of Dylan, Arianna, Ryan, Tahlia and Myles. She was the sister of Geroge Gomes, Francisco Gomes, Filomena Pinheiro and Lucia Silva. She was also the sister of the late Jose Antonio Gomes..
Cristina’s Funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 8:30am in the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) Taunton, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Holy Family Church Middleboro Avenue, East Taunton.
Interment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, October 6th from 4 to 7pm in the Silva Funeral Home. Additional parking with handicap access is located on the North side of the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts made to any charity of your choosing, in Cristina’s memory, would be deeply appreciated.
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