Olive Patla

Fairhaven – Olive Patla, age 97 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Royal of Fairhaven with her daughter at her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Patla who passed in 2014; at the time of his death, they had been married 71 years. Olive was the daughter of the late Maria A. (Pontes) and Joseph T. Mello.

She was born in New Bedford and lived here all of her life. She worked at Cornell Dubilier until she left to raise her daughter. Olive was an avid reader, loved to go out to eat and spend time with her loving and devoted family. In her younger years, she enjoyed traveling and always kept an immaculate home.

She is survived by her daughter, Leslie A. Gadbois of New Bedford and her fiancé Jim Wassall; a grandson, Lucas J. Gadbois of New Bedford; a beloved nephew and godchild, Paul Cordeiro and his family of Ormond Beach, Florida; a special niece, Jane Crossman of Vernon, Vermont; as well as many other nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late C. Peggy Cordeiro as well as two other deceased siblings.

Olive’s Services are Private. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street in New Bedford. Visit www.perryfuneral.com for online condolences.