Jane P. Mello, 64, Bristol

Animal lover and talented artist

Posted 5/2/16

Jane P. Mello, 64, of King Phillip Avenue, Bristol, died Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Providence and a …

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Jane P. Mello, 64, Bristol

Animal lover and talented artist

Posted

Jane P. Mello, 64, of King Phillip Avenue, Bristol, died Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Providence and a lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of Shirley D. (Flynn) Mello of Bristol and the late Edward Mello. Jane was a 1969 graduate of the former Our Lady of Fatima High School in Warren. She was a veterinarian technician for the Warren Animal Hospital for over 35 years, retiring in 2009, and previously worked for several years as a graphic artist. Jane was a lover of animals and an artist, known for her beautiful calligraphy and drawings. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Bristol.

In addition to her mother, she leaves a daughter, Jessica St. Angelo (Gian), of Weston, CT.; two granddaughters, Mia and Isabella St. Angelo; and her brothers and sisters, James Mello (Elaine), of Raynham, MA, Sarah Mello Sooknah (Raj) of Bristol, Edward “Ted” Mello (Leigh) of Plymouth, MA, Joseph Mello (Betty) of Bristol, Thomas Mello (Julie) of Brentwood, CA and Kevin Mello of Bristol. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Margaret Grimshaw.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of her life at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, in the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood St., Bristol. Visitation will preceed the service from 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol Animal Shelter, 10 Minturn Farm Road, Bristol, RI 02809. For online condolences, shared memories, information and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com.

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