Liberdade “Libby” Hipolito, 96, of Bristol

Posted 3/18/19

Liberdade “Libby” (Silva) Hipolito, 96, passed away on March 2, 2019, at Silver Creek Manor. She was the wife of the late Arthur Hipolito.

Born in Guada, Portugal, she was the …

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Liberdade “Libby” Hipolito, 96, of Bristol

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Liberdade “Libby” (Silva) Hipolito, 96, passed away on March 2, 2019, at Silver Creek Manor. She was the wife of the late Arthur Hipolito.

Born in Guada, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Amelia (Gomes) DaSilva. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Mello of Bristol; grandchildren Michael Mello, Michelle Ellsworth and Jennifer Mello-Brinza; and great-grandchildren, Meagan Ellsworth, Alec Ellsworth, Haley Ellsworth, Adam Ellsworth, Jessica Mello, Callie Brinza and Owen Brinza. She was the sister of Dulce Ribeiro, Amelia Blouin and the late Antonio Silva, Fernando Silva, Lidia Pires and Sr. Adelaide Silva.

Libby was educated in Portugal and employed as a dressmaker for Well Made Dress and M & R Sportswear before retiring. She was a talented knitter, and her family and friends were grateful for her generosity.

Her funeral services were held March 13 at St. Elizabeth’s Church. Burial was private.

In lieu of flowers, donations to: Silver Creek Manor Activities Fund, 7 Creek Lane Bristol, RI 02809 or Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI 02914.

Special thanks to the staff at Silver Creek Staff for the excellent care Libby received while she was with them.

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