Maria (Pavao) Amaral, 82, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday. Widow of Manuel De Amaral, mother of Joao, Paulo, Francisco J., and Gabriel Amaral, Carlos De Amaral, Ana Borges, Dora Morais, Celia Carvalho and the late Victor Amaral. She also leaves 17 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, a sister, Constantina Szeliga, a brother, Frank Pavao, several nieces & nephews. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, January 10th, in Espirito Santo Church, followed by a committal service at Notre Dame Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeffery, Brian, P.J. and Alex Amaral, Aaron Borges, and Louie Carvalho.