Eusebia Gomes Silva

New Bedford – Eusebia Gomes Silva, age 91, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Bedford Village Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Marcos Thomas.

Eusebia was born in Santiago of the Cape Verde Islands to Joao Gomes Silva and Francisca DaVeiga.

She is survived by her children, Gregorio Varela, Joao Varela, Matias Gomes Varela and Antonia Varela Evora; 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; a sister, Maria DaVeiga; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late Amelia Varela.

Eusebia’s visiting hours will be held Tuesday evening from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at Perry Funeral Home. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday morning, beginning in the funeral home at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Assumption Church at 9:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740. Please see our website: www.perryfuneral.com for condolences.