Cristiana Virginia (Bettencourt) Rebelo

Cristiana Virginia (Bettencourt) Rebelo, 94, of Franklin Court passed away on May 19, 2019 at Silver Creek Manor. She was the wife of the late Manuel Sousa Rebelo.

Born in Ribeira do Nabo, Sao Jorge, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Antonio DaPonte and Maria (Barcellos) Bettencourt.  She is survived by her children Helio Rebelo of Middletown, Lina Pacheco  and her husband Jaime of Bristol and Agnelo Rebelo and his wife Cathie of Dighton MA; grandchildren Jessica Murray, Ashley Pacheco, Alexandra Rebelo, Emily Rebelo and great granddaughter  Iris Murray. She was the sister of Lina Morteira and the late Maria DaSilva, Leonilde Lemos and Jose DaPonte.

Mrs. Rebelo was educated in Portugal and employed by American Tourister and I. Shalom before retiring.

Calling hours will be held Friday, May 24th, 8:30 – 10:30 AM at the George Lima Funeral Home 367 High Street with a Mass of Christian Burial, 11 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Church 577 Wood Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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