Maria Dias

NEW BEDFORD Maria (Texeira) Dias, 68, died unexpectedly Aug. 26, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, in North Providence, R.I. She was the wife of Antonio F. Dias. Born in Flores, Azores, Portugal, she was raised in Flores and came to the United States in 1969. She was a resident of New Bedford since 2001, previously living in Stoughton for many years. Mrs. Dias worked as a tester for Analog Devices in Norwood for many years. She retired several years ago. After her retirement, she worked as a school bus driver in Stoughton for several years. She was a former member of the choir at Immaculate Conception Church. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Alzira Murphy and her husband Richard of Avon, Jose F. Dias of New Bedford and the late Rosemarie Dias. She was the grandmother of James Murphy and his wife Lindsey, Stephen Murphy, Jacqueline Murphy, Anna Fegan and Jovan Dias. She was the sister Joao Texeira of Taunton, Julia Resendes, Jose Texeira, Alzira Garcia and Jesuino Texeira, all of Stoughton, Rosaria Garcia of Florida, Aurora Serpa of California and Leonor Santo Cristo and Aida Nunes, both of Portugal. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rte. 27), Stoughton, Monday, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton, at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours Sunday 2-5 p.m. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Directions and obituary at www.farleyfh.com. Farley Funeral Home 781-344-2676