Dorothy A. Madeiros, 79, Was Home Health Aide

Dorothy A. Madeiros, 79, of Vineyard Haven died Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the widow of Ralph Madeiros.

Dorothy was born in Edgartown on Sept. 24, 1926, to Lincoln and Bertha May (Esau) Maury.

Dorothy worked as a home health aid for Martha's Vineyard Community Services for many years. Upon retirement she moved to Hillside Village, where she met many dear friends who meant a lot to her. Dorothy enjoyed trips off-Island with friends, reading, crossword puzzles, old movies, crocheting and spending time with her cat, Rebock. 

Dorothy will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Madeiros of Salisbury and Patricia Madeiros of Vineyard Haven, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her daughter, Margaret Madeiros.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Oak Bluffs. The Rev. Michael Nagle will officiate.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association Cape and Islands MA Division, 2 White's Path, Yarmouth, MA 02675.

Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home on the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road in Oak Bluffs. Visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.