Pacheco, Beatrice, E., ‘Bea’, 69, of Circle Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on July 21, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Fernando Pacheco.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Antonio and Irene (Silva) Tavares, she lived in East Providence for over 50 years.

Beatrice was a communicant of St. Brendan Church and a member of the East Providence and Barrington Senior Centers. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, crafts, gardening and decorating.

She is survived by a daughter, Darlene M. Regan of Charlestown; three sons, Fernando Pacheco of North Providence, Dennis Pacheco of Riverside and Keith Pacheco of East Providence; two sisters, Lucille Major of Coventry and Brenda Schoenle of Lockport, NY; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren and her beloved cats, Charlie and Maksim. She was the sister of the late Antonio Tavares.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday July 26, 2014 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 9:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Calling hours are Friday 4-8 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Beatrice’s memory to Gentiva Hospice, 2374 Post Road, Warwick, RI, 02886 would be deeply appreciated.