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Mary F. Birkenfeld

10/10/1940 - 12/19/2023

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Obituary For Mary F. Birkenfeld

Mary F. Birkenfeld, 83, of Bristol, RI, passed way on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. A daughter of the late
James and Naomi (Horta) Labao and the beloved wife of the late Henry L. Birkenfeld, Mary moved to
Bristol from Sao Miguel, Azores at the age of eleven and has remained here since.

Mary worked for Raytheon as an inspector for thirty-one years, until her retirement. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Elizabeth’s Church. In her free time, Mary enjoyed sewing and quilting.

She will be remembered for her radiant personality and her passion for creating and wearing jewelry.

Mary is survived by her son, Matthew J. Andrews of Swansea, MA; her stepson, Kyle Birkenfeld and his wife Beth of Warwick; her daughter, Naomi Grant of Bristol; her brother, John Labao of Bristol; her sisters, Connie Cabral of Swansea, MA and Naomi Frias of Bristol, RI; and four grandchildren, Michael, Jacob, Ashley and Noah; great-grandchildren, Jodeci, Finley and Benjamin; nieces and nephews, Edward, Steven, Ronald, Michael, Frederick, Jody, Jamie, Bryan, Anthony and the late Rickie; cousins, Judy, Karen and Lynne. She was the sister of the late Joseph Labao, Jim Labao, Constance Labao and Mary Gaudulupe.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 11AM in St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood St. Bristol, RI 02809. A Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Chestnut St. Bristol, RI 02809.

For directions or tributes, please visit www.wjsmithfh.com.

Services

27 Dec

Church

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

St. Elizabeths 577 Wood Street Bristol, RI 02809 Get Directions »
27 Dec

Interment

12:00 PM

St. Mary's Cemetery Chestnut Street Bristol, RI 02809 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • 12/26/2023

    Sandra Supancic

    Matt I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I loved working with her and I smile every time I remember her saying "My Mathew." Sending hugs and prayers. Sandee Supancic

  • 12/26/2023

    Maggie &E.L.

    A very special lady. Great sister-in-law, always smiling and cheerful. She was a pleasure to visit with. I am so sorry there were so many miles between us. Texas is a long way away. We all loved Fatima. Our prayers are with all of her family. May God bless. Maggie & E.L. (Al) Hill

  • 12/21/2023

    matt andrews

    I'm going to borrow this from my father. No matter the holiday, he would always sign the card "forever and ever". I always thought that was odd. Why not be more in the moment. It was a promise for a lifetime. I repeat these scared words forever and ever....matthew

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  • 5 TREES

    Mariellen Cabral planted 5 trees in memory of Mary F. Birkenfeld . - 12/26/2023

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