Georgina Pickering

Georgina (Marques) Pickering 63 of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2011 at St. Luke’s hospital. She was the wife of the late William Pickering and daughter of the late Manuel and Joaquina (Goncalves) Marques. She was born in Portugal and had lived in New Bedford for many years. She was formerly employed by Building 19 as a clerk. Survivors include her son Michael Marques of New Bedford; her daughters Tanya Kaplan and her husband Jason of Fairhaven, Sonya Marques of New Bedford; Her brother Antonio Marques of New Bedford; her sisters Cidalina Silva of Florida, Amelia DaCosta of Florida, Adelaide Almeida of New Bedford; her companion of 14 years Robert Simmons; 4 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will be held Friday at 9am.Visiting hours will be 6-8pm on Thursday. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery