Genevieve B. (Bettencourt) Simoes, 100, of Westport, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Antone J. Simoes.
Mrs. Simoes was born in Dartmouth, daughter of the late Manuel J. and Emily A. (Andrews) Bettencourt and had resided in Westport for almost 75 years. She worked as a waitress for many years and prior to retirement, worked as a home health aide. She enjoyed caring for her home and was an avid gardener. Her greatest joy was spending time with family.
Survivors include her 2 sons: David A. Simoes and his wife Robin of Westport and Ron Simoes and his wife Lynn of Kenly, NC; 5 grandchildren: Randy Simoes, Jill Roy, Shane Simoes, Dylan Simoes and Danielle Cipriano; 4 great grandchildren: Kyle Simoes, Logan Simoes, Olivia Simoes and Beckett Vieira; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was the grandmother of the late Codi Lynn Simoes and sister of the late John E. Bettencourt, Sr., Emily Duarte, Manuel J. Bettencourt, Jr., Irene Branco and Alfred Bettencourt.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Potter Funeral Home at 7:00 P.M.
Calling hours will be Friday from 5-7 P.M., prior to the service.
Interment will be private.