Edward M. Barboza, age 87, a resident of Swansea since 1974, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024 after a brief illness. Ed was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine (Almeida) Barboza and the son of the late Manuel & Rose (Oliveira) Barboza.

Ed served in the Mass. Army National Guard for 6 years, having been honorably discharged with the rank of E6 Sergent. Prior to retiring, Ed worked as a Supervisor for Plymouth Rubber Co. of Canton. He helped raise many Foster girls for over 17 years, and loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his 3 daughters, Renee Nunes of Swansea, Lisa A. Pacheco of Fall River, and Aja DeSouza of New Bedford; his 2 sisters, Delores Silva and Alice Farrington; 6 grandchildren, Louis A. Nunes Jr., the late Aaron H. Nunes, Karess Hutchison, Timothy Dougherty Jr., Kurtis DeSouza, and Evalina DeSouza; 2 great grandsons, Jayce A. Nunes, and Julian Wallack; many nieces & nephews. Ed was the brother of the late Joseph, John, Antone, Manuel, Arthur, & Mac Barboza, Rose Hahn, Mary Medeiros, Antoinette Merkt, Barbara Costa.

A Celebration of Life Service for Ed will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at the First Congregational Church of Swansea, 1113 GAR Hwy, Swansea. Flowers will be welcomed and can be delivered directly to the church in the morning on the day of the service. Arrangements are under the direction of the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River.