Evelyn Veiga of Mattapoisett, wife of the late George Veiga Sr. and eldest daughter of the late Anibal Abreu and Edna Mae Walker, granddaughter of Ida Mae Walker of Harwich, MA, passed on in the presence of her loved ones on the night of Feburary 15, 2016. She graced the earth for nearly 98 years of youth from her birth on May 3, 1918. Evelyn will be remembered as a jubilant soul who loved making others feel light at heart.
Evelyn was a Mother to Michele Evelyn Veiga Rentumis, and the late George Veiga Jr., Yvonne Joaquin, and Michael Veiga. She is survived by her youngest daughter, Michele, sister Virginia Mae Wende of Sacramento, and grandchildren Dena, Katharena, Alexandra, and George Rentumis who all love her dearly. Evelyn is leaving a legacy as a beautiful, joyful spirit, full of spunk (right on, babe!) and will be remembered forever by her loved ones. She lives on in our hearts and spirit.
“If this is just the beginning, my life is gonna be beautiful.”-Dean Martin
Join us for a celebration of Evelyn Veiga’s life on Saturday, February 20th. Her Funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett, followed by her Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church at 10 AM. Burial will follow St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.