Benvinda (Lamas) Andrade Gilbert, 94, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday July 18, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Anthony Gilbert.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antonio Lamas and Maria Lopes, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Mrs. Gilbert was formerly employed as a dietitian at St. Luke's Hospital until her retirement.
She is survived by her children, David L. Andrade and his wife Maria, and Georgette L. Correia and her husband Daniel; her siblings, Rosemary, Henry, Eddie and Antoinette; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sons, Robert "Bobby" Andrade and Joseph "Joey" Andrade, her grandsons, Richard "Ricky" Santos and Daniel J. Correia, her former husband, Joseph Andrade, and her sisters, Pauline and Georgette.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 9 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park Street, New Bedford. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 8-9 AM prior to the service. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.