Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late George and Valeria (Glica) Madeiros, she lived in Marion most of her life. 

She was a teacher at Center School in Mattapoisett for many years until her retirement
 
Survivors include her daughter and her grandchildren, Taryn Cobb and Lee Anthony Cobb. She was the mother of the late Gary Cobb and Lee Cobb. 

Her private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Rt. 6, Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.