In loving memory of

Margaret Patricia Mello
November 13, 1931 - May 6, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Mello, 91 1/2, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away with her family by her side on May 6, 2023, in the Village House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Frank P. "Mickey" Mello.

Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Kelley) Connerton.

Peggy was a communicant at St. Lucy's Church in Middletown. She worked at the Newport Naval Base as a budget analyst and retired after 37 years.

Peggy is survived by her son, Robert F. Mello, of Middletown, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank P. Mello, her sisters, Ann Moitoza and Mary King, and her brother, William Connerton Jr.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM in St. Lucy's Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown.

Burial will follow in St. Columba Catholic Cemetery, Brown's Lane, Middletown.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Middletown Rescue Wagon Fund, 239 Wyatt Road, Middletown, RI 02842.

Tributes

Lila Farley wrote on May 10, 2023:

"Fond memories of your Father and Mother over the years at my parents store. They were very special friends and customers.. Lila O?Hanley Farley"

Philip Amaral wrote on May 8, 2023:

"I knew all the Connertons! They were a great family! They lived across the street from us on Cannon St,, I remember when Peggy and Mickey got married! Peggy's sister Nancy always helped me with my homework! "