Margarida Branco, 87, formerly of Jencks St., passed away August 24, after a long illness. Wife of Antonio F. Branco. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco and Maria dos Anjos Ferreira. A retired trimmer, she worked at Shelburne Shirt for several years. Beloved mother of Maria dos Anjos Mota (husband-Manuel), Natalie Arruda (husband-John), Mary C. Resendes (husband-Edwin), John (wife-Debra) and Norberto Branco; grandmother of Emanuel and Christopher Mota, M.Teresa Larguinha, Kevin and Kimberly Arruda, Nina Agudelo, Amanda and Brittany Resendes, Kaylin and Aiden Branco. She also leaves nine great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Her funeral was private. www.silvafaria.com