Laura (Machado) Pereira, 85, widow of John S. Pereira, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019, at the Catholic Memorial Home after a long illness. Born in Westport, a daughter of the late Manuel Machado and the late Marianna (Perry) Machado, she lived in Fall River most of her life.

She was employed as a seamstress in the local garment industry for many years, until her retirement in 1998. Laura enjoyed sewing, cooking, and spending time with her beloved family.

Survivors include: four children, Patricia Wisniewski (husband Paul), Paula Bouchard (husband Bruce), John Pereira Jr. (wife Pamela), and Pamela Piela (husband David); 5 grandchildren, Bruce Bouchard, Lisa Wisniewski, Kyle, Nicole & Courtney Pereira; brother-in-law, Alfred Pereira (wife Ann); and several great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. She was also the sister of the late Alice Baptista and the late Elizabeth Ferreira.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, April 23rd, in St. Anthony of Padua Church followed by her committal at St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation in Laura's memory to Catholic Memorial Home Alzheimer's Unit, 2446 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720