66, of Johnston, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at home. She was the beloved wife of forty-three years to Frederick A. Pearson, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Alfonse A. and Frances E. (Gesmondi) Mendillo. Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving sons, Frederick A. Pearson, III and his wife Amanda of Berkley, MA, and Eric P. Pearson and his wife Jacqueline of Cranston. Cynthia was the cherished grandmother of Landon, Jenna, and Benjamin. She was the devoted sister of Donna A. Mendillo of Foster, and Richard A. Mendillo, East Providence. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, 645 Hartford Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Sunday 4-8 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston.