Laura Agnes (Sylvia) Mendonca, 90, passed away February 22, 2017 at Hathaway Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Edward Monteiro Mendonca, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage.

Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Frances L. (Frazer) Sylvia. She lived in Dartmouth for more than 50 years. Laura worked as a stitcher in the local garment industry until her retirement.

Survivors include two sons, Ernest Mendonca and his wife Betty of Dartmouth, and Wayne Mendonca and his wife Dianne of New Bedford; four grandchildren, Christopher Mendonca of Vallejo, CA, Tracy Cooley and her husband Michael of Somerset, Tara Mendonca and her partner Krystal Resendes of New Bedford, and Derek Mendonca and his wife Vanda of New Bedford; and eight great grandchildren, Austin, Dylan, Tyler, Nathan, Morgan, Kaylin, Gavin, and Kennedy.

Her funeral was held on February 27. She was buried in South Dartmouth Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

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