Evelyn G. (Britto) Gomes, 94, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday April 12, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Pedro M. and Gertrude (Almeida) Britto, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Evelyn was formerly employed as a stitcher at Dartmouth Clothing. She later worked as a senior clerk in the New Bedford Treasurer’s Office for many years until her retirement. She was admired by both staff and customers for her dedication to her duties in that department.
A devout Catholic, she was a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. She was a woman of great wisdom and humility, who always pushed her family to strive for the best in their lives. She enjoyed reading, dancing, watching old movies, musicals, and religious stories. An accomplished traveler, she also showed her adventurous side by jet skiing and parasailing at the age of 75 while on vacation. She was also a member of the Cape Verdean Women’s Social Club.
She is survived by her three children, Arthur “Buddy” Monteiro and his wife Elaine, June Monteiro Watson and her partner Lorenzo Everette, and Allan J. Monteiro and his wife Carol; her brother, Peter Britto and his wife Avis; six grandchildren, Anthony Monteiro and his wife Dorinda, Kera Monteiro, Christian Monteiro, Gabrielle McNulty and her husband Sean, and Alana Monteiro; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband Bartholomeu M. Gomes, her daughter, Janice G. Monteiro, her granddaughter, Robin Monteiro, and her siblings, Maria Almeida, Manuel Britto, Benjamin Britto, George Britto, and Roy Britto.
Her funeral will be held on Tuesday April 18th at 8 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9AM. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday April 17th from 4-7 PM. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.