Maria Docarmo Botelho

Seekonk – Maria DoCarmo (Perreira) Botelho, 101, passed away peacefully in the early morning at home on Thursday, July 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Francisco Botelho. Born in São Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Hermano and Maria (DoCarmo) Perreira. Mrs. Botelho immigrated to the United States in 1977 and worked as an assembler at Hasbro, Inc. for ten years. Her warm and loving personality touched so many, that she became affectionately known as “Avoá Maria” by everyone. Maria was a strong, resilient woman who lived happily for over a century and touched so many lives along the way. She was a loving grandmother, an amazing cook and had a witty sense of humor that resonated with everyone she met. Her family was the most important part of her life; her love and smile will live on with future generations. She is survived by her loving daughter, Eduarda B. Sousa and her husband, José, of Seekonk; four grandchildren, Paula C. Paluch and her...