Evelyn (Mello) Carpenter, 78 of Dighton, passed away 2012. She was the widow of Edward Carpenter. Born in Fall River, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Louis P. and Rosalina (Moniz) Mello. She was a retired picker packer at Paroma Drapery. She was a parishioner of the former St. Peter’s Church in Dighton, a member of the AmVet’s Post # 72, a member of the Red Hat Club and an avid bingo player
She is survived by 3 daughters Rose Carpenter of Dighton, Barbara Carpenter of Dighton and Ann Uptegrove of Attleboro; siblings: Lorraine Martins of Somerset, Alice Mello of Dighton, Doris Andersen of Somerset, George Mello of FL and by many nieces and nephews. She was the grandmother of Jenna Monteiro of Dighton, Leon Edward Uptegrove of Cairo, New York, John Barr of Dighton and the great grandmother of Molly Jade Barr. Mrs. Carpenter was the sister of the late Louis and Normand Mello. She was a member of the Red Hats and an avid bingo player.
Her memorial service will be held Saturday, February 4th, 2012, at 1:00pm in the Church of Our Saviour, 2112 County Street, Somerset. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The family will begin to receive guests for the service starting at 12:00 noon at the side church entrance. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers gifts in her memory can be sent to the Church of Our Saviour Children’s Mission Fund 2112 County St., Somerset, MA 02726 or the American Diabetes Association 222 Richmond St., Suite 204, Providence, RI 02903
Arrangements by the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME INC. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, MA 02720