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Aldora Goncalves Obituary

Stonington - Aldora (Gomes) Goncalves, 76, of Pawcatuck, wife of the late Frank Goncalves, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at home.

Born in Madeira Island, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria Gomes and lived in Pawcatuck for 35 years. She retired from the American Velvet Mill in Stonington and was a communicant of St. Mary Church, Stonington.

She is survived by her sister, Margarita Goncalves and her husband, Jose, of Stonington; nephew, Paul Goncalves of Boston, Mass.; niece, Elizabeth Schramm and husband, Dwayne, and their children, Caitlyn and Dylan; and extended family in Portugal and South Africa.

Aldora is predeceased by four sisters; and one brother.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 15, at St. Mary Church, 95 Main St., Stonington. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Stonington. There are no calling hours.

The Mystic Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Apr. 12, 2013.

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Lynn Harmon

April 13, 2013

My heartfelt condolences are with the family of Mrs. Goncalves, during your time of sorrow. I pray that the God of peace and comfort be with the family.-Philippians 4:6,7.

Ann Marie (Freitas) Messenger

April 13, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Aldora. Please accept my sympathy. I will always remember her as a kind and loving person.

Dave Pacheco Jr

April 12, 2013

Paul, Betsy & Family

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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