Ann M. Botelho

BOTELHO, ANN M., 72, formerly of Elinora Street, Riverside, died on January 22, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Richard Botelho.

Born in Cohasset, MA, a daughter of the late William J. and Winifred (Ward) McAuliffe, she lived in Riverside for 35 years and Smithfield for 3 years.

Ann was a graduate of Bridgewater State College Class of 1957.

Mrs. Botelho was co-owner of the ARB Bookkeeping Services for 8 years before retiring in 2001.

Ann was a communicant of St. Brendan Church. She was a team member of the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Association for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family and taking her grandchildren to the beach.

Besides her husband of 48 years, she is survived by three sons; Richard A. Botelho and Michael W. Botelho both of Coventry and James L. Botelho of Cronwall, NY, a daughter; Christine A. Strycharz of Johnston, a sister; Patricia L. DeCoste of Rockland, MA and eight grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 7:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 9 am. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Calling hours are Friday 5-8 pm. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Ann's memory to the American Lung Association, 298 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903 would be deeply appreciated.