FALL RIVER - We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2025, Mary G. Fontes, formerly Mary G. Daniel, age 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Pereira) Silva.

Mary was a kind and compassionate person, dedicated to caring for children with disabilities. She cherished spending time with her family and her dogs Sly, Buddy and Winston. One of her favorite activities was visiting Simcock Farms in Swansea for ice cream, where she enjoyed feeding the animals. On sunny days, she loved sitting outside, watching the cars and birds pass by. Mary was also a devoted member of St. Michael's Church.

Mary was a loving mother to her four children Elizabeth Daniel Wallworth of Fall River, David Daniel (wife Elizabeth) of Dighton and the late Manuel and Edward Daniel; grandmother to Jonathan and Joshua (wife Cindy Costa) who cared for her and great-grandmother to Christian and Liam; as well as several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Eva Dolan and cousin Tony, with whom she cherished having coffee with every day.

A private memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 6th at 10 A.M. at Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River. Inurnment at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.

To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to be made to Joni and Friends Headquarters that help children with disabilities at https://secured.joniandfriends.org/ or American Diabetes Association https://diabetes.org/