Westport - Mary (Nicolau) Oliveira, 91, of Westport passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of Manuel Oliveira.
Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Francisco R. and Gloria (Vital) Nicolau, she had lived in Westport for most of her life.
Including her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters: Pauline Drawdy of Tampa, FL and Patricia Kershaw of Westport; a brother: Manuel Nicolau of Largo, FL; 2 sisters: Aldina Rapoza of Fall River and Ludwina Pequita of New Bedford; 3 grandsons: David Drawdy, Jeffrey Kershaw and Evan Kershaw; a great granddaughter: Alyssa Drawdy; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late: Joseph R. Nicolau, Leontine Gaspar, Mary Pacheco and Hilda Pacheco.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Hospice and Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720.
Private arrangements are being held at the convenience of the family.