Joan Botelho Obituary

BOTELHO, JOAN E. (SEARS) 75 of Central Ave., died peacefully at home, Saturday, January 26, 2013. She was the wife of the late John Botelho. Born April 27, 1937 in Attleboro, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Alfreda (Cloutier) Sears. She worked in the fiscal department of the Department of Elderly Affairs for 28 years. She leaves her children, Debra Medeiros and her husband John of Coventry, William C. Petteruto and his wife Lora of Smithfield, Judith L. Johnson and her husband Henry of Woodstock, CT and Joan E. Kusma of Coventry; and her five grandchildren, Ashley, William III, Crystal, Anthony and Roman. She was also the sister of Betty Chapman of Pawtucket, Denise V. Allard of Johnston and the late John Sears. Her funeral will begin Thursday at 9:45am from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in St. Mary's Church on Broadway, 538 Broadway, Providence. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, 5-8pm. www.rebellofuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 29, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Botelho

13 Entries

Lisa Fontes

January 23, 2023

I'm always missing you Joan. I think of you often, more than you would have guessed. I miss all of our talks and visits, all of our laughs (I still can hear your voice and your laugh), I miss the family and all you brought into the world. You had such a positive impact in my life that I always carry with me and in my heart , mind and soul. I'm not sure if you would agree but you helped mold me into the person I am through your helpful ways, taking me in, our talks, your understanding, compassion and advise since I was a young girl coming to your home. The one thing you tried to help fix that I miss the most in my life has never come to be again but I still love her and always will. Thank you for all you gave me and all the beautiful memories I have of you and your family. You made me feel like your home was my home away from home. I will carry you in my heart until we meet again. Say hi to Jesus, my Dad and my Gabriel for me. I love you Marmy!

Lisa Fontes

February 24, 2013

Dear Debbie, Billy, Judy and Joanie,
What can I say that I already didn't? Your Mom was truly an example of how people should be. Kind, Caring, Loving, Understanding, Helpful, Forgiving, Sharer of... Her Faith, Her Home, Her Love, Herself. I am blessed to have known such a woman. I will miss her smile, laughter, talks and our visits whether they were in person or on the phone. She had such an impact on my life and I will love her always. God be with all of you in your time of need and longing.
Love Lisa Fontes

February 6, 2013

Mom I miss you! My heart hurts so bad, and wish I could call to talk to you. Please visit me in my dreams Mom, until then I will be thinking of you often. Give Jesus a hug for me, I love you Marmy!
Your Pumpkin
Joanie
xoxoxo

January 30, 2013

Joan, Crystal and Roman,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying God's peace for all of you in the days ahead.
Dawn Donnelly

Anthony Medeiros

January 29, 2013

I love you grandma, I miss you so much

Anthony Medeiros

January 29, 2013

I love you grandma, I miss you so much.

jean celletti

January 29, 2013

i am very sorry for your loss jean celletti.

Crystal Kusma

January 29, 2013

No words can describe how deeply I will miss you. You will always be in my heart.

Dawn Mendoza

January 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Billy

January 29, 2013

I love you Grandma. You will always be in my heart.

January 29, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Joan Botelho.

Mr & Mrs. Frank Abbatematteo

January 29, 2013

we are so sorry for the loss of joan we loved her and will miss her please if there any thing we can do let us know. john rego & donna salvatore

Debra Medeiros

January 29, 2013

Joan E. Botelho will be sadly missed. She was a person who NEVER put herself first. She ALWAYS thought of others. She always had room in her house to shelter many and she always had room at her table to share her delicious cooked meals, ALL were welcome. She was fun and fiesty and if you were blessed to know her you would know she loved her family unconditionally. Joan was the most forgiving loving person I ever known. She was faithful in her belief that ANYTHING was possible and she always had hope that things would get better. She was a very thoughtful person. I will miss her very much. She taught me what unconditional love is.

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