Mary S. Machado, age 88 and a longtime resident of Somerset, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at St. Anne's Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born Sep. 15, 1936 in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, Mary was the daughter of the late Manuel Capeto and the late Mary Louise (Ramos) Capeto.

Prior to retiring, Mary worked for many years as a sewing machine operator in the local Garment Mills, and was a member of the Calvary Temple Assembly of God in Fall River. She loved to garden and tend to her plants & flowers, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and watching Fox News. Most of all, Mary loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great grandson.

She is survived by her three sons Paul N. Machado (wife Laura) of Somerset, Steven Machado (wife Jennifer) of St. Johns, FL, and Ruben Machado (wife Valerie) of Somerset; siblings Manuel "Sam" Capeto, Mary Louise Ramos, the late Joseph P. Capeto, and the late Tillie Silva; four grandchildren Timothy Ruben Machado, Jeffrey David Machado, Patrick Allen Machado, and Christopher Ryan Machado; 1 great grandson Alexander Machado; several nieces & nephews; and her dogs Daisey, Bella, Lilly, Luna, the late Jesse, and her cat Abigail.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a local Hospice organization of your choosing.

Mary's visitation will take place on Friday, Oct. 11th from 10-11 A.M. in the Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church, 4321 No. Main St., Fall River with a services to follow at 11:00 A.M. Burial will take place at Nathan Slade Cemetery, Somerset. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary.