Maria Cunha

Maria (Soares) Cunha, 87, died Monday, December 8, at the Marian Manor in Taunton after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Pedro Morais and Antonio Cunha. Born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, she was raised on Santa Maria. Mrs. Cunha moved to the United States in 1968 and settled in Stoughton. She lived in Stoughton for 16 years before moving to Taunton, where she has resided for over 24 years. She worked as a stitcher at Corcoran Shoe in Stoughton for several years, retiring many years ago. In her free time, she enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her six children: Joseph R. Cunha of Canada, John R. Cunha of RI, Antonio R. Cunha of Assonet, Maria R. Cabral, Georgina R. Moura and Irene C. Coffill all of Taunton. She was the sister of John Tavares Rego of Brazil and Adelina Soares Mendonca of Portugal. She was predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters. She was the grandmother of 16 and the great grandmother of 16.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Thursday, December 11, at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton, at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Wednesday from 4-8 PM.