Caroline Mello

Born in New Bedford, MA she was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Simmons) Martins, and her brother Joseph Martins.

Caroline is survived by her sister, Mary (Martins) Holmes and her cousin Raynold Cabral. Caroline is also survived by her nephews Gabriel Holmes III, Stephen Holmes and the late James Holmes. She also has several great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

Caroline struggled for many years battling alcoholism. She found Alcoholics Anonymous through her deceased sponsor “Helen” from the Vineyard. Caroline fought one day at a time, finding and depending on her “higher power” to achieve 42 plus years of sobriety. She regained her connection with her family and 2 generations have never known her to have a drink. Her message would be that if you are struggling, go to an AA meeting, find a sponsor, establish a relationship with your “higher power”, take it one day at a time, and keep going to meetings.

Her visiting hours will be Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd. Her funeral will be Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Church in New Bedford, MA. Burial will immediately follow at St. John’s Cemetery.

All attendees for visiting hours and church services are required by current mandated restrictions to wear a face covering and to practice social distancing of 6 feet. Attendance will be limited at both places in order to meet the mandated capacity restrictions. For online tribute/directions www.rock-funeralhome.com.