End of comment */
Call Now Available 24/7 (401)245-4999

Call Now Available 24/7 (401)245-4999

Call Now Available 24/7 (401)245-4999

Call Now Available 24/7 (401)245-4999

In Our Care

Irene Gomes

6/26/1924 - 4/24/2016

Text:

Obituary For Irene Gomes

Irene J. (Oliver) Gomes, 91, of Bristol, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Manor, Bristol.

She was the wife of the late James C. Gomes.

Irene was born in Bristol, daughter of the late Joseph and Dora (Mello) Oliver.

She was employed at Crown Fastener, Nyanza, and R.J. Manufacturing before retiring in 1986. Irene lived in Warren and Bristol her whole life, and she was a parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, where she was a former member of the Holy Rosary Sodality.

Mrs. Gomes loved to sing and perform. As a young girl, she sang live on a radio station broadcasted from Fall River, Ma. She was a member of the chorus at Franklin Court Assisted Living. She was Ms. Senior 4th of July 2015 at St. Elizabeth Manor. she loved to play bingo and do word searches

Irene loved animals and nature. She loved the water, was an excellent swimmer, and was also an amazing acrobat in her youth.

She is survived by her children Rebecca J. DeFusco of Bristol, Janet Barton of Seattle, Washington, and Alan Gomes of New Hampshire. She also leaves a sister, Sandra Belgarde, and her husband Norman of Venice, Florida. Mrs. Gomes was the grandmother of Shannon DeFusco, and the dear friend of Maria Pereira and Lisa Carissimi, both of Bristol.

Irene was the sister of the late George and Leonard Oliver.

A funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol.

Calling hours are on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Gifts in her memory can be sent to the Bristol Animal Shelter, 10 Minturn Rd., Bristol, RI 02809.

www.wjsmithfh.com

Photos & Video

Add New Photos & Video

Condolences

  • 04/27/2021

    Thyra lake spellman

    RIP one of my favorite cousins. I will miss you and know you are in Heaven with all our wonderful family members. My thoughts and prayers to Becky, Janet and Alan and families. We truly will miss her laughter and good humor. Love and sympathy to all. Cousin Pat

  • 04/27/2021

    Thyra lake spellman

    We will miss Irene's witty humor and her contageous laughter. It was a joy to have known her. Our prayers are with you.

  • 04/27/2021

    Thyra lake spellman

    Shannon and Becky - So very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful woman and always had a smile whenever I saw her. Thinking of you during this very difficult time.

  • 04/27/2021

    Thyra lake spellman

    I am so sorry to hear that my cousin Irene has passed I will never forget her smile and her out going personality God has gained a angel! My dad herbert lake sends his condolences to the family!! Thyra ( lake) Spellman.

Add a Candle or Spiritual Image

Click below to add to your message.