Maria G. (Machado) Arruda, 70, of Milford passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Joaquim M. Arruda who passed away in 2019. She was born in Candelaria, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Cadeiro) Machado and moved to Milford in 1990. She was employed for many years as in housekeeping at the Milford Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by her children, Nelson Pacheco of Milford, Susana Pacheco of Milford, Maria Odete Pacheco of San Miquel, Azores, Grimoalda Pacheco of Milford, one brother, Jason Machado of SC, two sisters, Lurdes Inacio and Maria Gilda both of San Miquel, Azores, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A calling hour will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 9 to 10 A.M. followed by a funeral home service at the Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home 46 Water St. Milford MA. The burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery on Cedar St.