On Saturday, September 2, 2023, our dear mother, Hilda M. Correia of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly. She was 86 years old. She was a wonderful mother who liked to have fun, spend time with friends and family and watch "country westerns". Our mother was always there for us when we needed her, no matter what. She liked to crotchet lovely blankets and made sure all of her children had one of her handmade beautiful designs as a memento. She always tried to see the brighter and positive side of things and taught us be kind and always to forgive.
Born in Dartmouth, MA, on a farm on Slocum Road, the daughter Antone and Meceala Lopes, immigrants of Cape Verde. She learned to drive on the country roads of Dartmouth and loved cars and driving. She worked on her family's farm and sold strawberries to help support them. She made her children the best oatmeal cookies and always was involved in their education. Our mother was also very proud of her heritage and could always be found at the Cape Verdean Week Celebration every July. She was also a member of the St. John the Baptist Club of Carver, MA.
Our mother was the widow of Walter W. Correia, of Carver, MA with whom she loved gardening, going for long rides and traveling. She had five children that she was very proud of, her sons John L. Ramos, Jr. and his wife Deborah, Russell J. Ramos and his wife Nona, and Matthew A. Ramos and his wife Terry, her daughters, Stacey Rose and Leslie K. Mercure and her husband Jeffrey Mercure. Also, her grandchildren, Brittney Rose, Jordan Ramos, Marlo Ramos, Kristin Rose, Justin Ramos, Ashlyn Ramos, Cameron and Christian Mercure. She was also expecting a great grandchild in December. Our mom was also the sister of nine brothers and sisters, Antone "Junior" Lopes and the late Joseph Lopes, Manuel Lopes, Frankie Lopes, Joaquim "Jackie" Lopes, Mary Mendes, Mary DaLuz "Lucy" Rozario, Rose Mendes, Juanita Figueroa and Gertrude Caiado Nunes.
Our mother will be greatly missed and will be in our hearts for eternity. We love you mom!
Her graveside service will be held at St. John's Cemetery, on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.