Amelia Araujo

Amelia C. Araujo, 86 of New Bedford passed away Tuesday February 26, 2013 at Brandon Woods in New Bedford. She was the Daughter of the late Joao Araujo and Antonia Amelia. Amelia was born in Ginetes, Sao Miguel, Acores. She was a tailor at Silverstein’s Family store and a member of the Mt. Carmel prayer group. After her retirement she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Carvalho, sister of the late Aida Oliveira and Grandmother of the late Manuel Carvalho. Amelia is survived by her sisters; Conceicao Medeiros and Odilia Pavao, both of New Bedford. Her sons; Humberto Carvalho and wife Marta, whom she loved as a daughter, of New Bedford and John Sousa. Her grandchildren; Lorena Burgo and Husband Dale of New Bedford, Kenny Carvalho and his wife Michelle of Fall River, and Veronica Medeiros and her husband Richard of Fall River. Her great grandchildren; Cherele and Djay Burgo of New Bedford and Dylan and Laryssa Carvalho of Fall River. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. The family would like the thank Brandon Woods New Bedford Unit 3 for all their love and care, it is greatly appreciated and Dr. Ahmet Dirican of New Bedford Internal Medicine. Amelia’s Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday March 2 ^nd at 8:45 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish. Visiting Hours will be Friday March 1 ^st from 5-8 pm at the Boulevard Funeral Home, 223 Ashley Blvd. Burial in Rural Cemetery.