In loving memory of

Barbara Ann DeMello
November 16, 1939 - January 19, 2004

Connors Funeral Home55 West Main RoadPortsmouth, RI401 683-2511Barbara ?Midge? Riggs DeMello Portsmouth, - Barbara ?Midge? DeMello, 64, of 115 Tallman Avenue Portsmouth, died Sunday, January 18, 2004 at home.Born in Charlestown, MA on Nov. 16, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Russell Riggs and Margaret Nelms Riggs. Mrs. DeMello had been employed by the Newport County YMCA as a Member Service Represenative from 1989 to the present.Mrs. DeMello had worked as a cashier at Stop Shop from 1972-1989. She was a member of Saint Anthonys Church, Portsmouth. She is survived by her husband John R. DeMello of Portsmouth, R.I., one son John R. Gomes of Middletown, R.I., three daughters Debra L. Cabral of Portsmouth, R.I., Barbara L. Gomes of Orlando, Florida, Patricia A. Gomes of Portsmouth, R.I. one sister Virginia Bulcao of Middletown, R.I. five grandchildren and one great grandson. Mrs. Demello was the sister of the late Donald Wilcox and Kenneth Riggs. Her funeral will be held Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 9:00 AM from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Route 114 Portsmouth, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00am in St. Anthonys Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery, East Main Road, Portsmouth.

Tributes

BARRY LORENZINI - January 23, .. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"TO THE DEMELLO FAMILY, I JUST READ TODAY OF THE PASSING OF MY VERY GOOD FRIEND MIDGE WHO I HAVE KNOWN SINCE WORKING TOGATHER AT THE YMCA IN 1989. MIDGE WAS TRULY A GOOD FRIEND AND KNOWN TO EVERONE AS KIND LOVING AND GIVING PERSON , I WILL MISS HER . RESPECTFULLY BARRY LORENZINI"

Bill Dore'' - January 22, 2004.. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"Midge, you were a good friend to me, both at the Y and in our days at the old Stop & Shop. You will be sorely missed."

Donna Ennis - January 21, 2004.. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"My deepest condolences to Midge's family. I first met Migde at the People's Credit Union. Later I would see her at the Y on a daily basis. She will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all."

Ellen Beck - January 21, 2004 .. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"Midge, you're going to be missed at the 'Y'. Always knew to look for you when I say the "MIDGE" vanity plate in the parking lot."

Carolyn M. Forst - January 21,.. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"Johnny, Deb, Barbara, and Trisha It is with my deepest sympathy for your loss. I know how difficult your loss is, when I loss my Dad it was extremely difficult. She is in a safe place now, no longer suffering anymore pain. Midge will be missed deeply."

Denise Oldford - January 21, 2.. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"To Midges Family and friends: My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Midge was a wonderful friend to me and I will miss her a lot, even though I'm in Fla. now, her emails would often brighten my day. Working at the 'Y' with Midge was always a pleasure and I feel blessed to have known her. I'm sure it's no surprise to you all how loved Midge was. She will remain in my heart and memory forever. My thoughts are with you all even if I can't be there physically. Love, Denise"

Geof Reilly - January 21, 2004.. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"To the family of Midge DeMello, In our time on this planet we have close relationships with loved ones and family that are forged by deep emotional ties. When you work with the public, as Midge did at the YMCA, you also develop many "acquaintance relationships". I became an acquaintance of Midge through the YMCA. Many times, these "acquaintance relationships" never get by the courteous, "hello" and "good-bye" stage. However, Midge had a warmth and kindness about her that enabled mere acquaintances to grow into friendships. I have spoken with many people who are members of the YMCA who shared this feeling about Midge. For so many of us, Midge provided a cheerfulness in the middle of our days. She will be missed. With sympathy, Geof Reilly"

Andrew T. Holden - January 20,.. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"I am sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Midge as a member and coworker at the YMCA."

Madeleine M. Pencak - January .. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"For Ginny Bulcao and Family: My deepest sympathy. Madeleine M. Pencak"

Keith Manville - January 20, 2.. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"I have known Midge since 1992 when I worked with her at the YMCA. Midge was a great person with a kind heart. She will be greatly missed."

Patricia Rose - January 20, 20.. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"Midge was a special person that I remember from Stop & Shop. She always had a helping hand and a kind word."

Cathy Calabrese - January 20, .. wrote on Jan 19, 2004:

"Dear Midge's Family, I was so sorry to hear about Midge's passing. I have known Midge for 23 years. I was a patient at Dr. Cummins and Frazzano's office. When I had an emergency appendectomy years ago, she sent me a get well card everyday for 2 weeks! Then we saw each other again, every Tuesday when I would bring my Mom to Dr.Papa for chemo. We all made the best of it and had a few laughs at his office. My Mom died this past October. I know how you feel. Midge and my Mom are in heaven now and finally at peace....we are the ones who are not at peace....but we will be fine....we owe it to them. Know that I am thinking of you and that I loved Midge. Sincerely, Cathy"