1934 - 2025
A lifelong resident of Milford, Tina spent her entire life in the community she loved, raising her family and creating a warm and welcoming home. Family was always her greatest priority, especially her children and grandchildren. In her later years, she and her husband enjoyed spending winters in Kauai, HI.
Quiet by nature, Tina possessed remarkable inner strength and patience. She found comfort in simple pleasures, often enjoying watching The Golden Girls while working on crossword puzzles, and she was well known for her sweet tooth. Her family takes comfort in knowing that her legacy continues through the love she gave and the lessons she passed on.
She was a devoted mother to three sons and a daughter: John Chaves and his wife Mary of Auburn MA, James Chaves of Kauai HI, Steven Chaves of Milford MA, and Suzann Chaves-Boyd and her husband Larry Boyd of Milford MA. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren; Chad Gandolfi and his wife Kayla, Paije Gandolfi and her partner David Goulet, and Nicole Chaves, as well as her great-grandsons; Hunter, Ethan and Milo Gandolfi and Maverick Goulet.
Tina is also survived by her beloved brothers; Bento doCurral and his wife Jean of Milford, and Joe doCurral of Myrtle Beach SC. She was predeceased by her brother Carlos doCurral and his wife Judith, and granddaughter Amy Chaves.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, Milford. Burial will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations can be made to a charitable organization of your choosing.
