Hilda G. (Mello) Andrade-Tavares, age 98 of Taunton, passed away on February 7, 2018 at Longmeadow of Taunton.
She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Tavares.
Hilda was born in Taunton, a daughter of the late Manuel and Catherine(Garcia) Mello.
Mrs. Tavares worked for Eureka Manufacturing and Trifari Co. in East Providence for many years. After her retirement she worked as a senior aide in the Taunton Court system.
She enjoyed Sewing, Knitting, traveling and spending time with her family.
Hilda is survived by her loving children, Richard Andrade and wife Beverley of Norton and Jeanne (Andrade) Dennis and husband David of Mashpee, she was the grandmother of Jessica Andrade Eppner of Foxborough, Heather Dennis Braccialarghe of Rockland and Jennifer Andrade Koziol of Providence and the great grandmother of five.
Mrs.Tavares funeral with visitation will be held on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 8:30 am from the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) Taunton, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Saint Andrew the Apostle Church 19 Kilmer Ave, Taunton. Interment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts made to; Christ the King Food Pantry, Job’s Fishing Rd. Mashpee, MA 02649 or to the charity of your choice in Hilda’s memory, would be deeply appreciated.
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