Thelma M. (Medina) Rodrigues, 48, of East Providence, passed away on Aug. 4, 2017 at Mass General Hospital. Born in Mosteiro das Flores, Portugal, she was the daughter of Mario da Costa Medina & Maria Jesus (Avelar) Medina of Bristol. 

Thelma worked as a housekeeper for many years and as an aid at St. George School in the Health Care Center. She loved animals, reading, spending time by the water, and had a passion for helping the elderly. Her greatest joy of all was spending time with her children.   

In addition to her parents, she leaves her two loving children, Marisa Rodrigues and Derek Rodrigues, both of East Providence. She was the sister of Lucia Medina Costa of Bristol; loving aunt of Cierra Costa of Bristol; and the best friend of Jane Medeiros of Bristol. 

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, 11 a.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood St., Bristol. Burial will be private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to the Amyloidosis would be appreciated. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the George C. Lima Funeral Home. For online messages of condolence, please visit www.limafh.com.