Fernandes, Angelina C.

November 18, 1932 – July 7, 2024

Angelina Fernandes, 91, of Newport, VT passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton, VT following a period of declining health.

Angelina, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was born on November 18, 1932 in Chaves, Portugal to Carolino Sousa and Teresa Borges.  On March 25, 1950 she married the love of her life, Dinamerico C. Fernandes, who predeceased her on September 29, 2014.  They built their life together, raised their three children in Portugal, later in western Africa, and eventually settled in the United States in 1973.

Angelina was a dedicated mother, wife and homemaker.  She knew her way around the kitchen, and would take delight in cooking delicious meals for family and loved ones, especially during the holidays.  Some of her favorite pastimes included crocheting intricate patterns that she would proudly display throughout her home, and in her later years coloring floral pictures.  Above all, she found the greatest joy in spending time with her beloved family, creating cherished memories that will live on forever in their hearts.

She is survived by her children Raul Fernandes and wife Kathleen of Newport, VT, Ana Fernandes and partner Jeff Hall of Newport Center, VT, and Carlos Fernandes and wife Fernanda of Milford, MA.  She is likewise survived by her grandchildren Audrey Alden, Paul Pinheiro, Angie Fernandes, Christine VanZile, Megan Maclure, Bruce Fernandes, Laura Fernandes, Nicole Fernandes, Ashley Royea, and Dinamerico R. Fernandes; as well as fourteen great-grandchildren.  Angelina was predeceased by her siblings Antonio Borges, Alice Borges, Piedade Coelho, Ana Correia, Adelino Sousa, and Helena Sousa.

Angelina's love and beautiful personality will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.  A private celebration of life will be held at a later time determined by her family.