MASHPEE – Mary C. (Miranda) Abreu, 93, formerly of Falmouth and Taunton, died at her Mashpee home on July 24, 2013.
She was the wife of the late Ferdinand X. Abreu.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Thomas) Miranda, she was raised in Taunton, and graduated from Taunton High School in 1938.
Mrs. Abreu was employed as a lithographer by the Ad-A-Day Co. of Taunton for over twenty years, before retiring at the age of 61.
She moved to the Falmouth area with her late husband 30 years ago, and later settled in Mashpee.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking and fishing.
Survivors include a son, Robert C. Abreu of Norton; a daughter, Sheila A. Treadgold of East Falmouth; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Tuesday, July 30th at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Annunciation of the Lord Church, Taunton at 11 a.m.
Burial will be at the MA National VA Cemetery in Bourne.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, July 29th from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Village Plaza South, 473 South St. West, Unit 13, Raynham, MA 02767.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.