George Manuel Botelho

MIDDLEBORO——George Manuel Botelho, 70, of Middleboro, formerly of Medford, died Saturday, January 31, 2015 at home under the care of his family and hospice. He was the husband of Linda (Cowie) Botelho of Middleboro for 28 years. Born in Cambridge on October 4, 1944, a son of the late Manuel Botelho and Caroline (Torres) Botelho Robinson, he was raised in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School. A resident of Medford for 35 years he moved to Middleboro 10 years ago. George was employed as a printer for Ames Envelope Company in Medford for 35 years until his retirement in 2000. George loved people and was always surrounded by friends and family. He had a fantastic sense of humor and was always ready with a joke or funny story. He enjoyed woodworking and in his retirement he made bird houses. He was a member of the Counsel of Aging in Middleboro and a former member of the Elks in Arlington. His hobbies included hunting, reading, puzzles and watching action movies. In addition to his wife Linda, he is survived by a son, George Botelho of Somerville; two step children, Deborah Bruinooge of South Yarmouth and Michael Bonnett of Kansas City, MO; his siblings, Ronald Botelho of Woodstock, NY., Geraldine Duncan and her husband Charles of Framingham, Robert Botelho and his wife Donna of Cranston, RI., Marianne Cave and her husband John of Middleboro, and Helen Botelho of Middleboro; and longtime family friend Linda Paulsen of Middleboro; also survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from Kane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 605 Washington Street (Rte.138) Easton, followed by a funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 193 Main Street, Easton, at 10:00 a.m. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in George's memory may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions or condolences visit www.kanefuneralhome.com