Beatrice (Tavares) Mello, 90, died on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, VA. She was born in Fall River on January 23, 1917, daughter of the late John & Maria (Arruda) Tavares. She lived in the Flint section until moving to Virginia 4 years ago. She was a former communicant of St. Mary’s Cathedral. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Mello & nine siblings.
She is survived by 2 sons: Robert A. Mello of Amissville, VA & Gerald W. Mello of Downington, PA., 1 sister: Sister Margaret Tavares FFM of N. Providence, RI; 12 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren, Several nieces & nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, Sep. 28, 2007 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Washington, VA. Interment will take place on Monday, October 1, 2007 at 11:00 AM in Notre Dame Cemetery.