Mary Chaves Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Chaves of Fall River, Massachusetts, who passed away on December 27, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Chaves to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Mary shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Mary farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

She was predeceased by: her husband John Chaves; her parents, Guilherme Cabral DeSousa and Deolinda; and her brother Manuel Cabral DeSousa. She is survived by: her son John W. Chaves (Anne Mendes) of Dartmouth; and her siblings, Lucia Fairhurst (David) of Westport and Antonio M. DeSousa (Isabel) of Swansea. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Connie's memory to St. Michael's School or the St. Michael's Soup Kitchen.