"Dear Missy and Family, I'm very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My grandmother Mary thought the world of your mother, and I remember how kind your mom was to my her. My grandmother always had such wonderful things to say about her niece Carol. Although I didn't know your mom all that well, she was always kind and fun to talk to when I'd run into her here and there. She has obviously touched many lives, and she will be rewarded for her goodness. Take good care. I'll keep you all in my prayers."
In loving memory of
Carolyn Joan Rodrigues
September 15, 1945 - November 21, 2007
Middletown, RI - Carolyn J. Pires Rodrigues, 62, of 170 Ridgewood Road, Middletown, RI, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI. Born in Middletown, RI on September 15, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Christine Cordeiro Pires.Carol worked at Middletown Town Hall in the Building Inspectors office for over 20 years. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and going to her granddaughters softball games. She leaves her children Richard Rodrigues Jr. and his wife Leanne of Middletown, RI, Timothy Rodrigues and his wife Grace of West Greenwich, RI, Melissa A. Massey and her husband Neil of Middletown, RI, her brother Lionel Pires of Middletown, RI, and her grandchildren Chelsea Rodrigues, Brittny Ellis-Rodrigues, Brandon Rodrigues and Jenna Rose Massey.She was sister of the late Edwina Pires. Her funeral will be held on Monday, November 26, at 8:00am from the Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in St. Lucys Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown. Burial will be in St. Columbas Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in the Memorial Funeral Home.In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 1 St. Jude Place Building, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Visiting Nurse Services Of Newport Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Tributes
"My cousin/Godmother Carol was so precious to this world. It will be a great loss to all who have known her, especially to her family. Her kindness, selflessness and genuine caring are hard to find. I love you, Carol and will always cherish the memories of you. I know you are with God now. Right where you belong. God bless and bring peace to your family."
"Our sincere condolences to Carol's family. We will miss seeing her smile at the softball games."
"Our deepest sympathy & our prayers go to my/our niece/cousin Carol and her family, Due to illness, we regret and are very sorry we could not attend Carol's services. Carol was one of the kindest persons anyone could of ever met. She was not only generous but a very giving & loving person. Her thoughts were always with others. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was an ANGEL IN DISGUISE...To ALL who knew Carol: treasure the fond memories she instilled in each and every one of us. We were not only blessed but, very privileged to of been apart of her family."
"Missy- So sorry for your loss - Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."
"Know that are hearts go out to all of you during this very difficult time. Carol was one of a kind and she'll be sadly missed. ~Lisa Silveira Gould~"
"Richard,Timothy,Missy,Lionel & Family, You are all in our prayers. I will miss your mom/sister Carol so much. When my family & I came home every summer to visit, Carol always came over for the cookouts and always brought gifts for my kids. She always remembered them. I always loved talking with her about life, because she always seemed to know what to say. Please take care and if you need anything, let us know. I love you! Michelle, Rod, Matthew & Makayla Plisek"
"Richie, Timmy, Missy, Lionel and Families, My thoughts and prayer are with you at the lost of your mom. Carol was like a sister to me. She was one of the most humanistic and caring persons I have known. When I was in Vietnam she was the only person who wrote to me from the family and that meant so much to me. She was constantly at the nursing home to visit my mother and was a support to me and my family during her passing. We will miss her but I know she's in a better place now and some day we will meet again. God Bless you all. Al, Aurora, Jr & Amanda"
"Dear Ritchie, Timmy, Missy and Lionel. I am so sorry for the lost of your mother and your sister Lionel. She was such a great person and I always thought the world of her. When I would visit or she come over for a family gathering, it was alway a wonderful moment for me. We would spend so much time talking to each other and I always could tell her what was going on. I will never forget all those beautiful memories of all the families getting together at the house at the nursery playing games, watching footbal and having just amazing family time with each other. I Love You, David White"
"I am sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with your mom for 11 years at the town hall. She was such a wonderful women and it was a pleasure to work with her, memories that I will always remember. Shannon"
"Richie, Timmy & Missy.. I am so sorry to hear about Mom passing... We were friends for over 30 years & I will miss her very much...You all are in my thoughts and prayers.. Love, Carolyn Sly"
"I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our mothers were good friends before your mom for many years. Our prayers are with you."
"Richard,Tim & Mellissa My deepest sorrow and prayers go to you and your families.She was a very special person to me.She is with the Lord who will take good care of her and keep her safe. God Bless... Love Shirley"
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Carol was a kind lady and co-worker I am going to miss her smile and laughter we had at work. Sincerely, Pam Gould"
"Ritchie, Timmy, Melissa, and your families. Carol was very very special to me and my entire family.I am so sad to learn of her passing. Be very proud of her as she was one of the best people that God ever placed on this earth."
"Lionel&Family, I'm so sorry about your loss. Carol was a very special person to me,and so many others. Not only my cousin, but someone who always listened,understood,and cared.She was so kind hearted, and genuine. I will always cherish the many memories of her, and I will miss her phone calls,every birthdayshe never forgot,and holiday. Rest in peace Carol. I will end this the way we ended all of our phone conversations...I love you!"
"Missy and Family, I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I have known Carol for many years and I will truly miss our conversations and her kind smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Sharon Gomes Coughlin"
"Carol always held a special place in my heart. I will remember fondly our talks at the building department, or lunch at Chelsea's. She was an inspiration to us all. Our prayers go out to her family."
"We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts please call if we can do anything. The Bradshaws"
"My deepest sympathies to Carol's family. I worked with Carol at Town Hall, but my most favorite time was spent chatting in the bleachers at St. George's ice rink while Carol watched her grandchildren skate. Sincerely, Heather Nichols Sheley"
"My deepest condolences & prayers to Carol's family.She put forth a brave & long battle. I have such fond memories of summer vacations & sleepovers with Carol at R.I. Nurseries,when we were teenagers. She possessed a soft heart,a gentle manner,and fun spirit,too.Oh,the laughs we had! May the angels take your hand, dear cousin....go in Peace on your journey.God bless. Most sincerely,"