Maria J. (Tavares) Medeiros

Maria J. (Tavares) Medeiros, 79, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at Brockton Hospital on Sunday, April 14. Born and raised in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, she moved to Stoughton in 1968. Mrs. Medeiros worked at Corcoran Shoe in Stoughton for 23 years and Spoontigues for 17 years before retiring at age 70. She was a member of the Sociedade Filarmonica De Sao Joao and the Portuguese National Club both in Stoughton. She enjoyed trips to casinos, playing cards, gardening and especially spending time with her family.

Mrs. Medeiros is survived by her children, Emilia E. Lima and her husband Chris of Cumberland, RI, Maria F. Reis and her husband Jose of Brockton, Cidalia M. Ribeiro of Stoughton and Jorge M. Medeiros and his wife Ellen of Wareham. She was the sister of Ilda Mendonca of Stoughton and the late Manuel and Jose Tavares. She was preceded in death by her children, Ilda M. Abreu and Jose M. Medeiros, as well as her former husband, Angelo M. Medeiros and her son-in-law, Joao L. Ribeiro. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Wednesday, April 17 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Tuesday from 5-8 PM. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Stoughton.