Mrs. Hester Lillian (Cornell) Carvalho, of Taunton and formerly of Raynham, died Sunday, February 21, on her 97th birthday. She was the wife of the late James Carvalho. Born in Westport, Ma., she was the daughter of the late Everett and Lillian Cornell. She was a resident of Raynham for 58 years and most recently resided at Longmeadow Nursing Home in Taunton. Hester worked as a spooler in several textile factories including Ansonia Mills of East Taunton until her retirement 35 years ago. She was an
avid Red Sox fan and New England Patriots fan and enjoyed watching all the games on television. She enjoyed crocheting, craftwork and coloring. She had a deep affection for birds and small animals. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. We will
all miss her very much as she was a gentle, quiet person, complacent and unassuming, who was always willing to share with everyone.
She leaves:
2 sons: James Carvalho, Jr. and his wife Barbara of Bolton
Jeffrey Carvalho of Raynham
1 daughter: Nancy O’Brien and her husband Michael of Taunton
4 grandsons: Michael Carvalho of Maryland
Andrew Carvalho of Acton, Ma.
Timothy O’Brien of Taunton
Michael O’Brien, Jr. of No. Attleboro
2 great grandchildren: Emma and Will Carvalho
several nieces and nephews
A Funeral Service will be held at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Thursday, February 25 at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Visiting Hour will precede
the Service, Thursday, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.