Brenda Lee Soares, age 53, of Middletown, died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at home. Ms. Soares was born January 17, 1963 in Fall River, MA. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. Mrs. John Soares of Portsmouth, RI. She is survived by her two daughters: Ashley Hernandez of Boston and Amber Frable of Middletown, her sisters, Mary Dumont and her husband Michael of Fall River, Janice Cardoza of Providence, Natalie Martins and her husband Jeff of Portsmouth, her brother, Michael Pimentel and his wife Dina of Portsmouth.Brenda graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1982 and had worked in the Hospitably Industry in Newport for over 15 years. Brenda dedicated her life to her two daughters, enjoyed a wide circle of friends and loved all animals large and small.Her funeral will be held on Tuesday March 15th, at 9:00 am, from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth.Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.Memorial donations in Brenda's name may be made to:Lucy's Hearth913 West Main RoadMiddletown, RI 02842