Maria G. DeSousa

Maria Gilda (Campos) DeSousa, age 91, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Wedgemere Health Care, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Gil DeSousa, who predeceased her in 2004. Born in SãoMiguel, Azores, Maria was the devoted daughter of the late Agostino and Maria (Leite) Campos.

Before retiring, Maria worked for many years at the Nabisco Company, where she was known for her strong work ethic and reliability. Above all else, Maria was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose life centered around caring for others. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren Jillian and Aaron, she took great pride in nurturing those she loved. In addition to her immediate family, Maria was a cherished Vavó to Addison, Jase, Blake and Lexi who loved her dearly and considered her their grandmother in every sense of the word. She welcomed them with open arms and an open heart, offering the same unconditional love and warmth, that defined her role as Vavó. Maria had a deep love for animals and found great joy in caring for them. She also enjoyed growing plants, finding peace and fulfillment in watching things grow under her care.

Maria is survived by her loving sons, Victor DeSousa and his wife Denise of Carver, and Joseph DeSousa of Taunton, and his late wife Doreen. She was the proud grandmother of Jillian E. DeSousa and Aaron J. DeSousa and is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Manuel Campos and the late Agostino Campos.

Maria’s funeral with visitation will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., with a service to begin at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square), Taunton.

Interment will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery.

For expressions of sympathy, to sign an online guestbook, to plant a tree in her memory, or to light a memorial candle, please visit www.silvafuneralhome.com.