Lillian J. Santos
Bristol
unknown - February 14, 2012
Lillian J. (Barrett) Santos, 79, of 1014 Hope St., Bristol, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and a lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of the late Albert J. and Josephine (Borges) Barrett.
Lillian was an inspector for the Dixon Manufacturing Co. for 23 years, retiring in 1993. She had previously worked at the former Premier Thread Company. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth’s Church, and member of the Benjamin Church Manor Senior Citizen Center.
She is survived by eight children, Anthony J. Santos Jr., Michael P. and Robert W. Santos, all of Bristol, Albert J. Santos of Warwick, Daniel Santos of Providence, Joseph P. Santos and Jane M. Proulx of Warren, and Karen Gallagher of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; a sister, Sheila Terra of Bristol; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Edward Santos, and a sister, Delores Botelho.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Benjamin Church Manor Senior Center, 1014 Hope St., Bristol, RI 02809. For online condolences, shared memories, information and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com.