Maria M. (Borges) Rocha, age 81 , of Taunton, passed away on April 23, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Rocha.
Maria was born in Terceira, Azores, a daughter of the late Jose and Guilhermina (DeJesus) Borges.
Before retirement Mrs. Rocha was employed with the former Dye Craftsman as a press operator for many years. She enjoyed crochet, and was very devoted to her family.
She was the loving mother of Antonio F. Rocha, Manuel A. Rocha, Joseph D. Rocha, Emily DeBrito and Lilia Rocha all of Taunton, sister of Manuel Borges, Ines Godinho both of Canada and Maria Gomes of Portugal, grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 5. Maria was also the sister of the late Jose Borges.
Mrs. Rocha’s funeral will be held on Friday, April28, 2017 at 9 am from The Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) in Taunton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Saint Anthony Church, School St, Taunton.
Interment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held in The Silva Funeral Home on Thursday, April 27th from 5 to 7 pm.
For expressions of sympathy or to sign an online guestbook, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com