Oak Bluffs – Anna J. (Maciel) Constantine, wife of the late Habee Constantine of New Bedford, passed away on October 18, 2019. She was 92 years old and had been a resident at Windemere Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Martha’s Vineyard.
Anna was one of 11 children born to the late Raul and Rose (Silva) Maciel on the island of Martha’s Vineyard on May 29, 1927. Anna was predeceased by her brothers Raul, Manuel, Alfred, Joseph, Thomas and James; and her sister Emma. She is survived by her two sisters Mary and Evelyn, both currently residing on Martha’s Vineyard, along with many beloved nieces & nephews. Anna spent most of her adult life in the city of New Bedford where she worked as a seamstress in one of the many fabric mills. Anna became a beloved member of the Constantine family while living in New Bedford. She loved her arts and crafts. She recently returned to her island home, after a series of medical issues, to be near her sisters.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Bedford.