Bernardete "Bernie" Bettencourt

Bernardete Bettencourt Obituary

Bernardete 'Bernie' Bettencourt of Lowell, active at St. Anthony Church; 58 LOWELL Bernardete 'Bernie' (Mendonca) Bettencourt, 58, of Lowell, died August 15, 2008, at Kindred Hospital, after a short illness. A daughter of the late Ramiro and the late Maria Gloria (Sousa) Mendonca, she was born May 17, 1950, in Graciosa, moving to Lowell with her family in 1967. She made her home in Lowell and was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church. She was also a member of the Holy Ghost Society, and the Sisters of the Holy Rosary Sodality at St. Anthony's Church. She appeared on many talk shows and television programs with her son. She worked for Joan Fabrics, Wang Laboratories, and for Raytheon Corporation in Lowell for more than 20 years. More recently, she worked as a nurse's aide at the Tewksbury State Hospital and provided home health care to the elderly. She is survived by a son, Reginaldo "Troix" Bettencourt Jr. of Lowell; a daughter, Elizabeth Duarte of Lowell; three grandchildren, Zachary Duarte, Breanna Duarte, and Shane Duarte, all of Lowell; four sisters, Maria Lobao of San Leandro, CA, Deolinda Mesquita, Lourdes Veiga and her husband, Manuel, and Hirondina DaSilva and her husband, Manuel, all of Lowell; two brothers, Deocleciano Mendonca and his wife, Guadeloupe of Graciosa, and Clarimundo Mendonca of Tewksbury; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was married to the late Reginaldo Bettencourt of Graciosa, and was also the sister of the late Manuel Mendonca, Joao Mendonca, Elvino Mendonca, and Noe Mendonca. BETTENCOURT YOU ARE INVITED TO HER CALLING HOURS 2 UNTIL 6 P.M. ON SUNDAY. ON MONDAY HER FUNERAL WILL BEGIN AT 8 A.M. AT THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL (978 OR 800) 458-6816. HER FUNERAL MASS WILL BE OFFERED AT ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH AT 9 A.M. MEMORIALS IN HER NAME MAY BE MADE TO THE ALTERNATIVE HOUSE, P.O. BOX 2100, LOWELL, MA 01851. E-CONDOLENCE SITE WWW.MCDONOUGHFUNERALHOME.COM

Published by Lowell Sun from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Bernardete Bettencourt

6 Entries

Voula Ioannidis

August 25, 2008

Reggie and Betty,
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that your mom is still with you both. You have my deepest sympathy.

Benny Pontes

August 19, 2008

Betty and family

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know this doesn't mean much now, but know that she's in a better place. She was a strong will woman just as you are. Just look back on all those memories and smile, because you know she is.

Saozinha Gouveia

August 18, 2008

To the family of Bernardete please accept my deepest sympathies ,my heart goes out to you at this time of grief,may the love of family and friends carry you through this difficult time
Descansa em Paz..

Charlotte Fennelly

August 17, 2008

Dear Bettencourt Family,
I would like to extend my heart felt condolences. I worked with Bernardete at Tewksbury Hospital for many years. She was a wonderful person and very caring to the patients. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Charlotte Fennelly

Manny Sodre

August 16, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

joann

August 16, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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