SEABROOK, NH - We are sad to announce that after a short illness, Cynthia J. Hackett, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH., on Friday, October 4, 2024.

She was Born and raised in Fall River, the daughter of the late Antone and Argentina (Ormand) Amaral. She graduated from Durfee High School as well as secretarial school.

She was the wife of the late Richard J. Borges of Fall River and recently the late Charles H. Hackett of Warwick, RI. Cynthia moved to Seabrook, NH, after Charles passed 8 years ago, to be closer to Kevin and his family.

Cynthia worked as a secretary for Ross Mathews, Truesdale Hospital, then retiring from Charlton Memorial Hospital after 15 years as the secretary to the head of purchasing.

She was loved by her son Kevin R. Borges and his wife Lynne G. of Seabrook, NH; grandson Kyle R. Borges and his fiancé Madison Mahar; Lynne's brother Christopher G. Perry who spent many hours sitting with her during her final week.

She is also survived by her brother John O. Amaral, wife Lillian as well as cousins, nieces, nephews and other family and friends who will miss her.

She was a previous member of the First Baptist Church in Fall River and most recently a member of Trinity United Church in Seabrook, NH.

Her family would like to thank the loving staff of Wentworth Douglas Hospital, Cedar Healthcare, Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Beacon Hospice Care.

Following cremation, she will have a graveside service and will be laid to rest with Richard, on November 9th at 11 A.M. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Fall River. Arrangements were under the direction of the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River.

Memorial donations can be made in Cynthia's memory to the American Diabetes Association or to a charity close to your heart. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below. You may also light a candle in honor of Cynthia.