Sarah Rego, 98, widow of David Rego, passed away on April 25, 2023 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Americo Leite and the late Ermelindo (Carvalho) Leite. She last resided in Tiverton, RI but spent most of her years as a resident of Fall River.

She was a devoted wife and mother. Her greatest joy was time spent with family. She was an avid reader, excellent baker, and seamstress. She enjoyed watching sports and cheering on the Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots.

Sarah is survived by her loving family: five children, Claude Rego (wife Arlene) of Bridgewater, MA, Gregory Rego of Taunton, MA, Sheila Machado of Brooklyn, NY, Cynthia Thibault of Fall River, MA, and Alan Rego (wife Barbara) of Woodbury, CT; five grandchildren, Kate Sampson (husband John), Beth Slater (husband Jarrod), Ashley Goldberg (husband Grady), Emily Rego, and Jacob Rego; six great grandchildren, Caiden, Teagan, Meryl, Quinn, Zane (Ziggy), and Eddy Jane; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Eric "Harry" Leite.

H er Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, May 2nd, in Holy Trinity Parish Church followed by her committal and entombment will at the Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum both in Fall River. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Sarah's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate (501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105) or Saint Anne's Hospital Regional Cancer Center, The Hudner Oncology Center, 795 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02721. 508-235-5226.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you were unable to do so, because of this pandemic or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website (www.silvafaria.com) and not through a third party. Thank you!