Elvira (Costa) DeMello, age 87, of Dartmouth, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Arthur DeMello Sr.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William and Clotilde (Bettencourt) Costa, she was a graduate of New Bedford High School and has been a Dartmouth resident for over 50 years.

Mrs. DeMello was employed as an Optician with Dr. Walter M. Platt, Jr. and later with Eye Health Associates. She was also a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Dartmouth.

She is survived by her two sons: Arthur DeMello Jr. of Dartmouth and Wayne M. DeMello of Westford, MA; four grandchildren Nathan, Chloe, Carly and Colin DeMello; a brother Leonard Costa of New Bedford and three nieces and a nephew.

Her funeral was held on November 2. Burial took place at St. John's Cemetery in New Bedford. To send a tribute or for directions please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com