Eugenia F. Matos

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Eugenia Fernandes Lage Matos passed away peacefully at the age of 88. She was born in Beca Boticas Portugal on October 18, 1937. She was the youngest child born to her mother Deolinda Fernandes Lage and her father Acacio Alves. She is survived by her 4 children: Amelia Matos and her husband Daniel Pack, Daniel Matos and his partner Teri Main, Mario Matos and his wife Patti Matos and Luiz Matos and his wife Tracy Matos. She was predeceased by her Husband Jose M Matos on November 17, 2023 and her sisters Adelaide Matias and Maria Lourdes Vasconcelos and brother Joao Lage.

Eugenia immigrated to the United States of America in 1966. She worked as a machine operator at Thomas Taylors and Sons in Hudson MA for 32 years. She was a devout Catholic and proud member of St. Michael’s Parrish. 

Eugenia greatly enjoyed taking care of her family and cooking special Holiday treats such as Bolos de Bacalhau, Leitria, Folar and Malasadas. She also loved cooking meals for family such as Sopa de Couves, Chicken and rice, Beefs and all types of Seafoods. There was always something going on in the kitchen.

Eugenia’s hobbies included knitting, crocheting, and sewing patches to all her sons’ torn pants. She was often seen walking with her sister Maria Lourdes all over Hudson andespecially on the Assabet River Rail Trail which they joyfully referred to as the “Rua des bicicletas”. Usually, these walks included stopping by and spending afternoons with their lifelong friend Mariana Nogueria. She enjoyed watching TV which included,Westerns, Dallas, MASH, Mike and Molly, Emergency and Old Movies including Shirley Temple. Her Favorite TV show was the Portuguese version of the Price is Right, “O Preco Certo”. Many afternoons were enjoyed guessing the final price.

Finally, Eugenia was very religious. She prayed daily and watched Catholic Mass on TV. She lit many candles at St Micheal’s while attending various masses. She instilled strong Catholic beliefs in all her children. Her joyfulness, smile and laughter will be missed by all who came in contact with her. She truly was a blessing to be around.

Visiting hours will be Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home 50 Central St., Hudson, MA. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at Saint Michael Parish 23 Manning St., Hudson following a burial at 11:00 A.M. in Saint Michael Cemetery 278 Cox St., Hudson.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to St Michael’s Parrish.