Maria Telma (Ferreira) Rodrigues 72, of Fall River passed away Jan. 4th. She was the widow of Serafim Silveira Rodrigues.
Born in St. Jorge, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Laura (Viveiros) and Jose Jacintho Ferreira. She had worked as a sewing machine operator in the garment industry and also as a CNA. She was a member of Good Shepherd Parish. She enjoyed reading, music, knitting. crocheting ,being near the ocean and vacationing in New Hampshire. She especially loved spending time with her family. She is survived by 3 devoted daughters Maria Wright (Husband Clifford), Anne Lantz (Husband Russell) and Thelma Dess (Husband David). She also leaves 7 beautiful grandchildren and a grand daughter-in-law. She leaves 13 siblings and several nieces and nephews. There are 3 deceased siblings.
Visitation SUNDAY 5-7 PM. Her Funeral will be held MONDAY at 9 am from the A F Almeida & Son Funeral Home 1309 Globe St.,
Fall River with a 10am Mass at Good Shepherd Church. Burial at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. www.almeida-pocasset.com