Maria I. Simoes, 82, of Westport, passed away December 10th, at home. Widow of Andre Simoes, born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jose and Gloria Silva. A secretary, she retired from the Fall River School Department. Beloved mother of Mark A. Simoes (wife-Nancy); grandmother of Mitchell and Joshua Simoes. Her funeral was private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to Southcoast Hospice, 200 Mill Rd. #120, Fairhaven, MA 02719. www.silvafaria.com