Maria G. (Arruda) DaSilva 85, of Swansea, MA and formerly of Fall River passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 4th.  She was the widow of Manuel DaSilva. Born in Maia, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the  late Maria dosAnjos (Valerio) and Jose Jacinto Arruda.  She was a member of Christ Temple.  She had formerly worked as a sewing machine operator for Shelburne Shirt. She is survived by her daughters Kathleen Arruda, Natalie Cleaves and Betty Ann Ferry  with a stepson Jose Silva.  She also leaves 15  grandchildren  13 great grandchildren and 1 great greatgrandchild.  She also leaves her siblings Esmeralda Cabral, Maria Joanne Silvia and Joe Arruda.  Visitation will be Friday from 9 to 11am at the Christ Church 1198 Fish Rd, Tiverton, RI with a Service at 11am.  Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River,  Arrangements are with the A F Almeida & Son Funeral Home
1309 Globe St, Fall River, MA.