Mrs. Mary Ferreira

Mary (Santos) Ferreira Loving Mother and Grandmother LOWELL—Mary (Santos) Ferreira, 100 years old, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 27, 2011 in the company of her family. Mary was born in Lowell on May 10, 1911, the daughter of the late Francisco and Mary (Correia Mello) Santos. She was raised in the Flats section of Lowell where she lived most of her life. She was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. Mary was the wife of the late John E. Ferreira who died in 1986. Mary was educated in Lowell Schools, leaving at the age of 16 to work as a Mill Girl. Through the many years that she worked, Mary was employed by the Silk Mills, Bunting Mills, Boot Mills, Megowan Educator Food Company. Mary retired from the Symphonic Company. Despite working hard in and out of the home, raising her family mostly as a single mother, Mary had enormous energy. She loved to dance, which she did into her 80’s, and was an avid bowler with the Brentwood Leagues. Mary was one of the first residents of the Centennial Island Complex where she lived 24 happy years. She was the oldest resident there, until, at the age of 96 she became a patient at the Radius Northwood Rehabilitation Facility on Varnum Avenue, where she received wonderful care. Mary is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Ferreira) Santos of Lowell, and a special daughter-in-law, Jean Ferreira of Haverhill. Mary was the Grandmother of ten, the Great Grandmother of thirteen, and the Great-Great Grandmother of one. Mary was predeceased by her three sons, John Ferreira, Jr., Robert F. Ferreira, and Richard Ferreira, and her son-in-law, Roger R. Santos. Mary was also the sister of the late Argentina Santos, Arthur Santos, George Santos, John Santos, Della Cowgill, Rose Shea Carville, and Linda Boileau. Mary was also predeceased by her partner of many years, Andrew Volianitis. FUNERAL NOTICE FERREIRA—In Lowell, August 27, 2011. Mary (Santos) Ferreira, age 100, wife of the late John E. Ferreira. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on TUESDAY MORNING from 8 until 11A.M. Mrs. Ferreira’s Funeral Services will follow at 11 o’clock in the Funeral Home, with the Rev. Charles J. Hughes of St. Anthony’s Church presiding. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Mary’s memory may be made VNA Hospice of Greater Lowell, 336 Central Street, Lowell, MA 01852. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com

Mrs. Mary Ferreira

May 10, 1911 - August 27, 2011