Born in Arrifes, Sao Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late Joao and Escolastica (Cabral) Machado. Maria was a resident of Bermuda before immigrating to the United States in 1977. She was a housekeeper at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home for 27 years prior to her retirement. Maria was a devoted wife and mother; she loved her family dearly especially her grandchildren. After her retirement in addition to family gatherings, she enjoyed gardening, tending to her grapevine, sleepovers with her great-granddaughters Hailee & Macy and spending time with great-grandsons Jake & John.
She is survived by her sons, Joao Matias and his wife Armanda of New Bedford and Eduardo Matias and his wife Cecilia of Dartmouth; her grandchildren Fatima (Ricardo), Suzanne (Scott), Susanne (Hugo) and Jason (Stefanie); nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Diamantina and Manuel Machado.
Her visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, 136 Earle Street in New Bedford. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery. To leave a note of condolence: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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