| Carter, Harley Willis | |
|  CARTER, HARLEY WILLIS 80, died peacefully with family members at his side on Wednesday, August 29, 2007.
He left behind his soulmate, Sarah Nell Carter; two great grandchildren; seven grandchildren; and three children: Gregg Carter of North Smithfield, RI; Darla Trimble of Fernley, NV; and Bill Carter of Canastota, NY.
Born and raised in Montana, Harley dropped out of high school in the spring of 1945, at the age of 17, to join the Marines. He trained at Camp Pendelton in San Diego for the intended amphibious assault of Japan. After 3 years of service in the Pacific, and an honorable discharge in 1948, he used the GI Bill to attend the University of Montana, where he graduated from its law school in 1953. Soon thereafter, he moved his family to Nevada, where he was elected mayor of Carson City at the age of 31, and was later twice elected as the district attorney of Esmeralda County (NV).
At the age of 49 he was stricken with multiple sclerosis, a disease which ravaged his body but not his spirit. He was an inspiration to his family and care-givers in how he faced his disease without self-pity, but with grace and wit. When asked 'How do you feel Harley?,' his usual twinkle-eyed response was 'with both hands.'
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2, at Mathewson Street United Methodist Church, 125 Mathewson St., Providence. (Funeral arrangements by Olson & Parent; obituary and guestbook available at olsonparent.com.
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| Eitas, Edward T. | |
|  EITAS, EDWARD T., of Wareham, MA, August 29, 2007.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock Street, Wollaston/ Quincy, MA, Saturday at 9 A.M. Funeral Mass in Saint John's Church, Quincy, MA at 10 A.M. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 P.M. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree, MA. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.
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| Fisher, Charles C. | |
|  CORRECTED OBITUARY
FISHER, CHARLES C., 63 formerly of Austin Ave., Smithfield passed away peacefully late Friday afternoon at the St. Luke Hospital in Jacksonville; FL surrounded by his loved ones.
The Funeral Service will be held Friday at 10 A.M. in the Tucker Quinn Funeral Home 649 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations my be made in his memory to Nielson Transplant 580 West Eight St., Jacksonville, FL 32209
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| Graziano, Paula Ann | |
| GRAZIANO, PAULA ANN of Calaman Rd. Cranston, died Thursday at Philip Hulitar Center, Providence. She was the wife of Michael A. Graziano. They had been married 30 years.
Born in Providence a daughter of the late Paul and Philomena 'Mae' (DiPanni) Higgins.
She was a Cranston School teacher for 37 years.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews, 4 step daughters and 2 grandchildren.
Her Funeral will be held on Saturday at 8 A.M. from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 A.M. in St. Mark's Church, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery. Calling Hours are respectively omitted. In Lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund Box 55585 Boston, MA 02205. Visit www.WoodlawnGattone.com
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| Hamel, Rita M. (Breton) | |
|  HAMEL, RITA M. (BRETON), 83, of Capron Rd., died August 29, 2007 at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Roger J. Hamel.
Born in Biddeford, ME, she was a daughter of the late George J. Sr., and Ernestine (Canuel) Breton.
Mrs. Hamel worked for the A. T. Cross Co., of Lincoln for 20 years, retiring in 1983. Previously she had worked at the former Lister Worsted Co.
Rita leaves a daughter Sandra Carlton of Smithfield, three grandchildren, Stacey J., Thomas W., and Patricia L. Carlton, a great-grandchild Ella Carlton, a sister Elaine DiBenedetto of Johnston and a brother George J. Breton Jr. of North Providence. She was the companion of the late John DeChristofero.
Her funeral will be held Saturday at 8 A.M. from the ROBBINS FUNERAL HOME, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 A.M. in St. Michael Church, Georgiaville. Visiting Hours Friday 5-8 P.M. Burial in St. Ann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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| Munro, Marilyn Fish | |
| MUNRO, MARILYN FISH, 76, of Schooner Cove Lane, since 2001 and formerly of Westport, CT, died Wednesday. She was the wife of Joseph B. Munro, Jr. and they were married 54 years.
Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Charles and Marie (Poland) Fish. Her father founded the school of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island. Mrs. Munro received her bachelor's degree from Smith College and earned her law degree from the University of Bridgeport. She was a partner with her husband at Munro & Munro, in Westport, Ct.
She was a nationally ranked crossword puzzle contestant and had been in the top ten percent for a number of years. She had participated in the first 23 crossword puzzle tournaments until her illness made it difficult to compete.
Beside her husband, she leaves three sons, Jay Munro of Redmond, WA, Chip Munro of Kingston and Ted Munro of West Greenwich and six grandchildren: Chip Jr., Jayson, Katie, T.J., Teddy and Bailey.
Visiting hours are at the AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield Tuesday 6-8 PM. A memorial service will be Saturday September 8th at 11AM in the Church of the Ascension, corners of Main Street and Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield. Burial will be private in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. Memorial donations may be made to the Charles and Marie Fish Endowment Fund, Dean's Office Graduate School of Oceanography, URI Bay Campus, Narragansett RI 02882-1197.
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| Murphy, Genevieve | |
|  MURPHY, GENEVIEVE, 'GINGER,' 72, of Lottie Drive, Riverside, died unexpectedly on August 29, 2007. She was the beloved wife of George E. Murphy Jr.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Violet (Langevin) Barrows, she was a lifelong resident of Riverside.
Mrs. Murphy was a manager at Wood's Gas Station for 20 years before retiring in 2003. She also was a bus monitor for the East Providence School Department for 2 years until 2006.
Ginger was a communicant of St. Brendan Church. She enjoyed singing country music and was the lead singer in the 'Ginger and the Country Wranglers,' band. She was very generous in helping her neighbors and enjoyed spending time with her beloved family.
Besides her husband of 52 years, she is survived by three daughters; Gloria J. Castonguay of Seekonk, MA, Carleen V. Howe and Debra A. Kent, both of Riverside, a son; George E. Murphy III of Seekonk, MA, a brother; Joseph A. Burrows Jr. of Riverside, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Donna M. Peterson and sister of the late Lorraine Fagnoli.
Her funeral will be held on Saturday, September 1 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 9:15 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10:30 am. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Calling hours are Friday 4-8 pm. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Ginger's memory to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 757 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910 would be deeply appreciated.
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| Parness, Charles | |
| PARNESS, CHARLES 'DANNY', 82, of Eagles Run, died Wednesday at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Glantz) Parness.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Frank and Becky (Silverman) Parness, he had lived in East Greenwich for 24 years, previously residing in Cranston. Danny was the owner of Ace Refrigeration for 25 years, retiring 17 years ago. He was a volunteer at Kent Hospital with over 10,500 hours of service time.
Devoted father of Floyd Parness of Northford, CT and Tina Fain and her husband Richard of Cranston. Loving brother of the late Mack and Clare Parness and Ethel Markowitz. Adored grandfather of Bethany, David, Todd and Jennifer. Dear brother-in-law of David and Arlene Calderon of Cranston, uncle of Bob Calderon and friend of Twila.
A graveside funeral service will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Kent Hospital Foundation, Emergency Room Memorial, 455 Tollgate Road, Warwick, RI 02886. Shiva will be private. Arrangements by SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Cranston.
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| Peterson, Eufemia B. "Femie" (Calcagni) | |
|  PETERSON, EUFEMIA, B. 'FEMIE' (CALCAGNI), 85 passed away Tuesday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the former wife of Lt. Albert E. Peterson Sr., RI State Police Ret.
Born in Providence, a beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Mary Francis (DiPanni) Calcagni.
Mrs. Peterson was one of the oldest employees for 59 years working for GE Lighting (Providence Base Works). She also worked for the food service department of Fatima Hospital for 5 years before retiring. She also enjoyed vacationing at her summer residence in Narragansett.
She is survived by a son, Albert E. Peterson Jr., of Narragansett, who is a retired member of the RI State Police Telecommunications Division Civilian, one brother Lt. Edmund Calcagni a Retired Providence Police officer, three sisters Evelyn Pandozzi, Velma Russell and Thelma Davis. She was the loving sister of the late Claire and Alexander Calcagni, Olympia O'Connor, Bianca Pouncey and Norma Ruggiano
Her funeral will be held Saturday at 10am in Holy Cross Church, 645 Hartford Ave., Providence. Burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranton. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Holy Cross Church, 645 Hartford Ave., Providence, would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by A.A. MARIANI & SONS Funeral Home
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| Shears Jr., David R. | |
|  SHEARS, DAVID R. JR., 49, of Paul Ct., died Wednesday at Tufts-NE Medical Center in Boston. Born in Providence, a son of David R. Sr, and Anna (Ferreira) Shears of Warren. Beloved husband of Susan (Jones) Shears.
David was an Electrical Engineer for Naval Underseas Warfare Center, Newport.
He was the loving father of David M, Daniel P. and Lucas D. Shears all of Warren, Jennifer A. St Angelo of Bristol and Amy C. Shears of Eugene, OR. Adoring grandfather of Caitlin Bisbano, Caleigh St Angelo and Annalea Hendricks. Brother of Ronald J. Shears of Warren, Richard A. Shears of Barrington and James A. Shears of Oxford, MA.
Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren where the family will receive friends Monday 3-7pm. The funeral service will be Tuesday at 10am in the funeral home. Please visit www.celebratewithsmith.com for more information and condolences.
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| Sousa, Agnes P. (Thibodeau) | |
|  SOUSA, AGNES P. (THIBODEAU), age 69, of Leonard Ave., died Wednesday night, August 29, 2007, at home.
Born January 30, 1938, in Providence, she was a daughter of Dorothy (Roy) Thibodeau of East Providence and the late Patrick Thibodeau. Mrs. Sousa worked for 23 years as a production manager for Barlow Designs before retiring in 2004.
In addition to her mother, she leaves her five children, Paul Sousa, Thomas Sousa, Lori Oxx and Joanne Gross, all of East Providence, and Mark Sousa of Attleboro, MA; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was also the sister of Roy Thibodeau of Dighton, MA, Robert Thibodeau of Pawtucket, Jean Oliver of Riverside and Joan Arruda and Patrick Thibodeau, both of East Providence.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 9AM at Sacred Heart Church, Taunton Ave., East Providence. Cremation will follow. Calling hours will be Friday, 5-8pm in the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI 02914
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