TAUNTON - Mary J. (Welch) Machado of Taunton died at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston on Feb. 6, 2014.
She was 78.
Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Clara (Smith) Welch.
A lifelong resident of Taunton, she attended Taunton schools and was employed by the former Norwell Lighting Plant in East Taunton as an assembler for many years.
Mrs. Machado enjoyed watching the Patriots and Red Sox and taking trips to Foxwoods.
Survivors include a son, George E. Machado, Jr. of Hubbardston, MA; two daughters, Kimberly A. Greenberg and her husband Jerry of Taunton, and Melissa M. Herren of East Wareham; a sister, Dorothy Mora of Taunton; six grandchildren, Laura and Christopher Machado, Kayla and Kyle Greenberg, and Tiffany and Cortnee Herren; her former husband, George E. Machado, Sr. of Raynham; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late Eleanor Machado.
Graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery, on Tuesday, Feb. 11th at 1 p.m.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours are respectfully omitted.
Arrangements are by the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.
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