Adelina C. (Chaves) Andrade

Hudson, MA

Adelina C. Andrade, 86, a long-time resident of Hudson, MA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by herloving family on Thursday February 13, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose B. Andrade who died in 2013.

Adelina was born and raised in Santa Maria, the Azores of Portugal, daughter of the late Manuel Chaves and Maria Gloria (Chaves). She immigrated to the United States settling in Hudson, MA in 1971. She worked in manufacturing for the Thomas Taylor Company and later Data General Company. She was a member of Saint Michael Parish in Hudson and a member of the Hudson Portuguese Club.

Adelina is survived by her 5 children, Delia Dionne and her husband Michael of Hudson, MA, Lucy Andrade of Hudson, MA, Frank Andrade of Hudson, MA, Joseph Andrade and his wife Brenda of Malden, MA and Tony Andrade and his wife Karen of Hudson, MA. She was predeceased by her 9-year-old son Antonio Andrade in 1972. She also leaves her 5 grandchildren, John and Tiffany Dionne, Jake and Rose Andrade, Ben Andrade; 5 great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Lucas, Skylar, Madison and Alex; her 2 sisters, Elvira Moura and her husband Manny of Taunton, Maria Cabral and her husband Antonio of Dartmouth, MA along with her many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Antonio Chaves, Jose Tavares and sister Lourdes Fernandes.

Adelina enjoyed the company of family and friends. She loved to bake and prepare many special dishes for gatherings, holidays, and special events. She cherished all the summers at Old Orchid Beach in Maine, especially the campfires at night. She enjoyed supporting the HudsonPortuguese Club preparing food for the festivals. She enjoyed traveling, including cruises to the Caribbean and visits back to Santa Maria. Later in life she found special joy spending time with all her great grandchildren, which kept her young. She leaves a legacy of love to all that loved and knew her.

Visiting hours will we held from 4 pm to 7pm on Monday, February 17, 2025 at TIGHE HAMILTON REGIONAL FUNERAL HOME, 50 Central St., Hudson, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Saint Michael Parish, 21 Manning St., Hudson, MA; followed by a procession to Saint Michael Cemetery, Hudson for committal services.