Thelma (Taylor) Moreira, 75, formerly of Acushnet passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 in the Cottages at Dartmouth Village with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late David P. Moreira with whom she shared 49 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Milton and Vivian (Costa) Taylor she lived most of her life in Acushnet. She did live for a time in New Bedford and Kentucky. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Fairhaven.
Mrs. Moreira graduated from New Bedford High School in 1965. She worked as a safety officer for Medeiros Bus Company for many years, and later went on to study at SMU and Bridgewater State, where she received her Master’s Degree. She also worked as a special education teacher for 18 years. Thelma loved to travel and spending time with family was very important. Her family would like to send a special “Thank You” to the team from New England Hospice for their exceptional care.
She is survived by her children, Bernadette Mateus and her husband David of Dartmouth and Paul Moreira and his wife Susan of New Bedford; step-children, Leslie Moreira and Renee Moreira of FL; a brother, Brian Taylor of New Bedford; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Gordon Taylor.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Friday, December 16, 2022 in St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main St., Fairhaven followed by burial in Acushnet Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington DC, 20090-6011 or www.alz.org.
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