Obituary for Doris Mendes
Doris F. (Bach) Mendes, 81, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Holyoke, she lived most of her life in Springfield where she was a faithful communicant of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. She worked for many years as a travel consultant for AAA Travel Agency; and in her spare time, Doris enjoyed the culinary arts, as she was an outstanding cook, and gardening. She also had a passion for the arts and enjoyed theater and dance; but her greatest joy in life was the time spent with her beloved friends and family. Doris was the beloved wife of the late Fernando”Fred” Mendes who predeceased her in 2003; a loving mother to Richard Marcel, of California; an adoring grandmother to her grandson, her pride and joy Addison; and also leaves her dear friend Richard Fahey, many loving extended family members, and all of her dearest of friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 16th. Visiting hours are from 9:30am-10:30am in Ludlow Funeral home followed by Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:30am in St. Catherine of Siena Church with burial to follow in Hillcrest Park Cemetery.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
16
Aug
9:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Service
Wednesday
16
Aug
10:30 AM
Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Funeral Liturgy
Wednesday
16
Aug
11:30 AM
St Catherine of Siena
1023 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01129
Cemetery Details
Location
Hillcrest Park Cemetery
895 Parker Street
Springfield, Ma 01129
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