Florence I. Rodrigues, 81, of Hood St. passed away Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Wife of Gil Rodrigues to whom she was married for 55 years. Born in Tiverton, daughter of the late Louis and Clara Lafleur. She was a nurse's aide for 17 years at the former Fall River Nursing Home. Beloved mother of Douglas, Gregory, Frank, Michael, Suzanne and the late Vincent Rodrigues; sister of Doris Reynolds and the late Roger and Raymond Lafleur. She also leaves 6 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, February 7th, at Holy Name Church. Cremation followed. Donations in her memory may be sent to Community Connections, 125 Hartwell St., Fall River 02721.