Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Antonio and Eulalia Gomes, she was a long time resident of Fairhaven and was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Fairhaven. She was employed at New Bedford manufacturing for 25 years, prior to her retirement in 1986. Isabel loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed travelling with her family.
Isabel is survived by her children, Anthony Nunes Pontes of New Bedford, Leonard N. Pontes of Fairhaven and John N. Pontes, Jr. of Sanford, ME; two grandchildren, Jason Pontes and Lisa Melo both of New Bedford; three great-grandchildren, Jordan and John Melo and Caleb Pontes.
Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:00AM from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME at FAIRLAWN, 180 Washington Street, Fairhaven followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM in St. Joseph's Church, 74 Spring Street, Fairhaven. Burial to follow in River-Side Cemetery, Main Street, Fairhaven. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00PM. To leave a note of condolence: www.waring-sullivan.com