Donna M. (Monteiro) Gaylor, 74, of New Bedford passed away Monday June 13, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness.
Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Willard R. and Mary A. (Lopes) Monteiro, she lived in North Carolina before returning to New Bedford 35 years ago.
Donna was a dedicated volunteer at the M.O.L.I.F.E. Food Pantry at the New Bedford Hotel Apartments. She also enjoyed serving as a poll worker for the City of New Bedford Election Commission for many years.
As the devoted matriarch of her family, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter. She was a member of City of Joy Church.
She is survived by her children, Chernary Rodrigues and William Gaylor, Jr. and his wife Shyla; her siblings, Nadeen Jordan, Joseph Monteiro, Gerald Monteiro, and Baron Monteiro; her son-in-law, Arlindo Rodrigues; six grandchildren, Darius Gaylor, Daneija Gaylor, Taysha Gaylor, Kendal Cabral, La'Kyah Gaylor, and Lay'Vion Gaylor; her great-granddaughter, Aviyani Sanford; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her great-granddaughter, Reign Tatianna Goode, and her siblings, Cynthia Monteiro, Willard Monteiro, Jr., Stephen Monteiro, and Matthew Monteiro.
Her visitation will be held on Friday June 17th from 4-7:30 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by a service of remembrance at 7:30 PM. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.