Mrs. Florence Mendes

Mrs. Florence (Goulet) Mendes, age 97 of Verdi Lane, Bristol died peacefully Friday, May 19, 2017 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Manuel Mendes, Jr., who preceded her in death on May 31, 1985. Born and raised in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Elizabeth (Tremblay) Goulet. A resident of Bristol for 47 years, she previously resided in Warren. Florence was a floor supervisor for the American Tourister Company, formerly in Warren for 15 years, retiring in the early 1970s. She had previously worked for the former Taylor Box Co. and Crown Fastener Co. A communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, she was a member of the Rosary and Altar Society. An avid reader, she loved to shoe shop and spend time crocheting, but her favorite was spending time with her family, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandson. She is survived by two children; Robert F. Mendes of Warren, Muriel F. Mello of Bristol, two grandchildren; Raymond Castigliego, Jr. of Pascoag and Lisa Castigliego Mota (David) of Bristol, great grandchildren; Alyssa Brown (Richard), Rachelle and Joshua Castigliego, Tayla Florenzano, Matthew, Zachary and Tiffany Mota, great great grandson, Bryce Brown and a sister, Delores Arsenault (Frank) of Cumberland. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Lillian Beauregard, Oliver D. Goulet and Irene Dempsey. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 141 State Street, Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of her grandson, Raymond, to the American Stroke Association, RI Chapter, 1 State Street, Suite 200, Providence, RI 02908 or online at www.strokeassociation.org For online condolences, shared memories, information and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com Charitable donations may be made to:American Stroke Association, RI Chapter 1 State Street, Suite 200, Providence RI 02908 Web: http://www.strokeassociation.org

Service Information Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday May 31, 2017 10:00 AM Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 141 State Street Bristol, RI 02809 --> Cemetery St. Mary's Cemetery Chestnut Street Bristol, RI -->