TAUNTON – Adelina B. (Melo) Chaves, wife of the late Antonio R. Chaves, died at Longmeadow of Taunton on Feb. 18, 2014.
She was 87.
Born in Santa Maria, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Alexandrina (Batista) Chaves Melo.
Mrs. Chaves moved to this area in 1982.
A homemaker for most of her adult life, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Survivors include two sons, Jose B. Chaves and his wife Fatima, and Antonio Chaves and his wife Ines, all of East Bridgewater; two daughters, Maria H. Sousa and her husband Jose, and Heriqueta Braga, all of Taunton; a brother, Jose Batista of the Azores; a sister, Ines Chaves of Canada; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Saturday, Feb. 22nd at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony Church at 9 a.m.
Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 21st from 5 to 8 p.m.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.