Ladies Auxiliary of the Bristol Fire Department

09/11/2026

08/31/2026

PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN

This morning, the BFD Ladies Auxiliary responded to a house fire on Meadow Lane. Sadly, a family of seven has been displaced from their home, and the upcoming weeks will be extremely difficult as they navigate this unexpected and heartbreaking situation.

The family includes Mom and Dad, three adult children, a 15-year-old boy, and a 10-year-old boy with special needs. He gives the best hugs and has a smile that can brighten anyone’s day. ❤️

If you find it in your heart to help, the family is accepting gift card donations. Some of the most helpful options would be:

🎁 Walmart
🎁 Amazon
🎁 Target
🎁 Stop & Shop
🎁 Gift cards for restaurants or quick meals

One of the family’s biggest priorities right now is keeping their 10-year-old busy, distracted, and smiling while they get through this difficult time.

He loves:
🦖 Dinosaurs
🎨 Arts & crafts
💙 Bluey
🧱 LEGOs

Any donations of gift cards or items related to these interests would mean so much to this family.

📍 Donations may be dropped off at:
15 Fesser Ave, Bristol
Please follow the brick walkway.

We know there are so many families and causes that need support, and we are incredibly grateful for every person who takes the time to help this family get back on their feet.

As always, thank you for the incredible love, generosity, and support you continue to show the families in our community. We truly cannot thank you enough. ❤️🚒

08/31/2026

07/09/2026

My beautiful friend,

You endured so much over the years, and now may you rest in eternal peace.

Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to the Bristol Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. We will forever cherish the countless memories we shared and the joy you brought to so many lives. Your spunky spirit, contagious laughter, and kind heart will never be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and all who knew and loved you during this difficult time.

Rest peacefully, dear friend. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.

BRISTOL -

Anabela D. Azevedo, 55, of Sherry Avenue, passed away on July 3, 2026, at her home.

Born in Flores, Azores of Portugal, she was the daughter of Fernanda Azevedo and the late Adriano de Freitas Azevedo. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter Mikayla Dupuis of Bristol and her fiancé Chris Pimentel; grandchildren: Riley Dupuis and Cooper Pimentel; siblings: Adriene Cardoso and husband Steven Cardoso, Angelo Azevedo and wife Lindsay Azevedo; niece: Alexis Cardoso and wife Hayley Bartlett; nephew: Collin Cardoso; and cousin: Carlos Dias and wife Elsa Dias.

Anabela was once a dedicated member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Bristol and a Support Group Leader of the Ataxia Foundation Rhode Island Chapter. She was also previously a volunteer at the East Bay Food Pantry.

She was loved by many and will be remembered for her kind heart and beautiful soul. She will be dearly missed.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, July 22, 10 AM at St. Elizabeth's Church, 577 Wood Street, Bristol RI 02809. Burial will be private.

Calling hours are Tuesday, 5 - 8 PM.

For more information, please visit www.limafh.com