Florence J. (Belmonte) Eriksen, of Melrose, died at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital on Sept. 20, 2017 at the age of 84. Florence was born in Boston, raised in Everett and a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1951. She resided in Melrose since 1963 and was a founding member of the Church of the Incarnation in Melrose. Florence worked as a Secretary for John Hancock Insurance Company in Boston and Tri City Mental Health Center in Medford in the finance department for many years. She was the beloved wife of the late George R. Eriksen for 55 years. Loving mother of Ellen Poussard & her husband Ron of VA, Margie Genereux & her husband Tom of ME and Barbara LeClair & her husband Jim of Framingham. Caring sister of Rosemary Cincotta & her husband Bernard of Melrose and Rita Buonopane of NH. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren & many nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, 9 Herbert St., Melrose on Saturday, Sept. 30th at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice.