Ethel "Tillie" Lima

New Bedford – Ethel “Tillie” (Fortes) Lima, age 90 of Dartmouth, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late John Lima and the daughter of the late Estefania (Faria) and John Fortes.

Born in New Bedford, Tillie was a stitcher at several local clothing factories.

She is survived by 2 children; son, Carl J. Lima of Dartmouth; daughter, Kathleen A. Silva and her husband, Daniel of Dartmouth; 2 grandchildren, Peter J. Hegarty III and John P. Hegarty and his wife, Cate; siblings, John Fortes of New Bedford, Doris Carmo of Dartmouth, Irene Ramos of Milford, CT and the late Paul Fortes; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be Friday beginning in the funeral home at 8:00 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Assumption at 9:00 A.M. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Thursday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.

Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford. Visit www.perryfuneral.com for online condolences.