Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Corvelho) Francis, she lived most of her life in Dartmouth. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Dartmouth.
Mrs. Andrade worked at Gollis Men and Women Apparel. She was a member and former Vice President of the Moose Golden Agers, Bliss Corner Seniors, PACL of Dartmouth, Alumni Association of Dartmouth and she enjoyed volunteering at the Dartmouth Council on Aging.
She is survived by her daughters: Arlene Rego and her husband Claude of Bridgewater and Elaine Gifford of Dartmouth; four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Her funeral will be Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 9 am from the WARING-SULLIVAN at DARTMOUTH, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 am in St. Mary’s Church, 783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth. Burial will in St. John’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Life Care Center W. Bridgewater, 765 West Center St., W. Bridgewater, MA 02379. For directions or online tribute visit www.waring-sullivan.com
