Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Enos Gomes Obituary
Born in Plymouth, the son of the late Enos and Mary (Mattos) Gomes, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
Mr. Gomes was formerly employed as a machinist for Brodeur Machine Company for 41 years until his retirement. He also served on the Machine Shop Advisory Board for Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational High School.
He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Khalid Ali of New Bedford; three daughters, Karen Camire and her husband, Peter of Acushnet, Glenda Alves and her husband, Roger of Freetown, and Susan Gomes of Quincy; a brother, Matthew Lopes of Carver; two sisters, Joaquina Gomes and Elsie Baptista, both of New Bedford; eight grandchildren, Tamika Jenkins, Shaneen Gomes, Nathan Gomes, Lamar Gomes, Derek Gomes, Brandon Gomes, Javelle Stephens, and Andrew Camire; a great-granddaughter, Breanna Jenkins; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Leo Perry and Albino Perry.
His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday 6-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham, MA 02451.
For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
495 Park Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Make a Donation
in Enos Gomes's name
How to support Enos's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Enos Gomes's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
