Fairhaven – Leopoldina E. Hilario, age 85 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday March 28, 2016 at Our Lady’s Haven. She was the loving wife of the late William D. Hilario and the daughter of the late Martin and Maria (Borges) Arruda.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, Mrs. Hilario came to this country in 1955 where she worked as a Seamstress for many years until her retirement.
Her family includes a son, Victor D. Hilario and his wife, Aida, of New Bedford; a granddaughter, Allison Hilario of New Bedford; deceased siblings: Guilhermina Rebello and Herman Arruda; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be Friday beginning in the funeral home at 9:30 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10:30 A.M. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Thursday evening from 5 – 8 P.M. Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford.