Esaura M. Pavao, 79, of Fall River, widow of Antonio V. Pavao, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the Late Joao A. Raposo and the late Maria (Carlos) Raposo.

Prior to her retirement she worked for many years with Quaker Fabric. She enjoyed watching game shows and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by: four children, Danny Pavao (partner Gilda) of Fall River, Edward Pavao of Fall River, Tony Pavao (wife Michelle) of Westport, and Nelson Pavao (wife Sharon) of Fall River; two siblings, Pedro Raposo of Quebec, Canada, and Eduardo Raposo of Fall River; six grandchildren, Brandon Roberts, Alanna Pavao, Jade Pavao, Ian Pavao, Jillian Pavao, and Nixon Pavao; a great grandson, Armani; and many nieces and nephews. Esaura was predeceased by two siblings: Joao Raposo and Maria Hilario.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, February 19th, in Espirito Santo Church followed by her committal at St. Patrick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Esaura's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; 800-805-5856; https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html .

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you were unable to do so, because of health concerns or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website (www.silvafaria.com) and not through a third party. Thank you!