Thelma Gonsalves

Dartmouth – Thelma Roderick Gonsalves, age 84 of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Vieira) and William Roderick.
She was born in New Bedford, MA and worked at Ann and Hope as a sales Clerk. Thelma enjoyed going shopping and also knitting.

She is survived by her children, Pamela Goulart of Lowell, MA, Lawrence Gonsalves, Jr. of Studio City, California and David Gonsalves of South Dartmouth; her siblings, Nancy Silva of New Bedford and Frederick Roderick of Mattapoisett; 4 grandchildren, Corey, Jason, David and Giana; 2 great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late Maureen Goulart and sister of the late Kathleen Grundy, Edith Souza and William “Bill” Roderick.

Thelma’s family would like to express a special thanks to Community Nurse and Hospice Care of Fairhaven Ma. Her funeral arrangements are private. Arrangements are placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford, MA. Please visit www.perryfuneral.com for online condolences.