Maria F. Pereira, age 54, of Webster, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at UMASS Memorial Health Care – University Campus, Worcester.

She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Ashwell.  She leaves her companion, Billy G. Salthouse of Webster.

Maria was born in Portugal, daughter of the late Jao and Apolonia (Silva) Pereira.  She worked for Farrah Autobody and also for FastLane.  She was an avid reader.

There are no calling hours.  Funeral services and burial are private.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster is directing arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com .