Ana G. (Gonçalves) Mello, 77, of Dartmouth died Wednesday November 27, 2013 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. She was the wife of the late Joseph B. Mello.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Jose S. Gonçalves and Carminda G. Fontes, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Dartmouth in 1991.
She was an active member of the International Church of the Nazarene.
Mrs. Mello was formerly employed as an examiner for Cliftex Clothing.
Survivors include three children, Carol Mello and Amelia Mello, both of New Bedford and Joseph B. Mello, Jr., of Wareham; a brother, Jose Gonçalves of New Bedford; three sisters, Adeline Soares of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Maria J. Ramos of New Bedford, and Jacqueline Gonçalves of New Jersey; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Salvador and Lucas Gonçalves.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Wedneday at 10 AM at the International Church of the Nazarene, New Bedford. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.