Hilda Pavao, 94, of No. Dartmouth, widow of Joseph Pavao, died Tuesday at home. Born in Somerset, daughter of the late Joseph and Corinna (Tavares) Quental, she resided in North Dartmouth for the past 7 years, living in Fall River most of her life. She worked in the local textile industry for many years, retiring in 1979. She leaves: 2 children, Dennis J. Pavao (wife Mary) and Corinne Quintal; 3 siblings, Dolores Brown, Lawrence and Constantine Quental; 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Also sister of the late Mary Raposa, Claudia Raposo, Irene Soares, Emily Lynch, Laureana Vieira, Joe, Manuel, Dennis and Gordon Quental. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, November 5 , in Holy Name Church followed by her committal at St Patrick Cemetery. In her memory, please consider a donation to Holy Name Church 709 Hanover St. Fall River, MA 02720