(04/05/14) West Greenwich – Linda MacKenzie, 54, died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at home. She was the beloved wife of Scott MacKenzie. Born in Providence, a daughter of Wilton F. Sjogren Jr. of Morriston, FL and the late Norma A. (Marland) Sjogren, she graduated from Coventry High School in 1977. For over twenty years she had worked as a Veterinarian Tech at Tiogue Veterinary Clinic in Coventry. Linda was also an accomplished dog breeder, showed dogs as a professional dog handler and was also invited to show at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Her invitation to Westminster was the result of several specialty wins with her English Setter, Tucker. In addition to handling Tucker, Linda successfully brought several breeds in the Sporting Group category to their championship. She was also a member of Eastern Springer Spaniel Club and English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association. In addition to her husband and father she is survived by her son Justin C. MacKenzie of West Greenwich; her sister Karen Sjogren of Coventry; her brother William Sjogren of West Greenwich and by her nieces & nephews. Calling hours Thursday, April 10 from 4-7 PM at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick immediately followed by a funeral service at 7 PM. Interment in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown will be private. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Boulevard Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886-2213. Information and condolences at carpenterjenks.com.

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(04/09/14) William “Bill” Souza, 69, of Tiverton, husband of Patricia A. “Pat” (Medeiros) Souza, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, April 8, 2014. A union carpenter he was a member of Local 94, Carpenter’s Union. He was a “jack-of-all-trades” and loved working on cars, especially his ‘69 Camaro. He also enjoyed watching TV, especially wrestling and the Red Sox. Besides his beloved wife of 47 years, he leaves his sister-in-law, Geraldine Grondin of Westport and his godchildren, Cathy Kalwak of Middletown, Wendy D’Abrosca and her children Michaela Silvia, Samuel Harstad and Gabriel Harstad all of Westport and Kenneth Dias of Tiverton. He was the son of the late William R. Souza and Irene C. (Vincent) Costa and the stepson of the late Manuel S. Costa. His funeral will be held Friday at 10:30 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at Holy Ghost Church, Tiverton, at 11:00 AM. Burial, Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Tiverton. Visitation, Friday morning prior to the funeral from 8:30 to 10:30 AM. LARGE PARKING AREA and BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. Donations may be made to Forever Paws, 300 Lynwood St., Fall River MA 02721. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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(04/09/14) A longtime employee of the John Hope Settlement House for 45 years falls asleep at age 89 in Miriam Hospital Sunday April 6, 2014. EVANS, MARY E. was the wife of the late Malkard D. Evans. Born in New Bedford, MA. September 27, 1924, a daughter of the late Isaac and Helena (Magnett) Gracia. Mrs. Evans worked in Social Service for the John Hope Settlement House. She is survived by sons Stanley W.Brown, Daniel L. Evans and his wife Isabel, Malkard W., Keith W., William I., and Robin M. A. Evans, daughters Christy R. Nelson, Janice L. Evans, and the late Jeannie M. Evans. Sister of the late Walter, William, Joseph, and Calvin Gracia and the late Elizabeth Clark. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and her cousin Alice Dorsett. Calling hours Saturday 9:00-10:00 am. at \”WOODLAWN\” Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Avenue Cranston . A Funeral Service will follow in the Funeral Home at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence

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(04/10/14) Robert J. Lupo, Jr, 51, of West Warwick, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at Kent Hospital. Born in Warwick, a son of the late Robert J. and Laura F. (Rauso) Lupo. He was a lifelong resident of the Pawtuxet Valley area. Robert was a in the construction industry for many years and enjoyed cooking. He is survived by a sister, Robin A. Wright and her husband Michael; a brother, Roy H. Lupo and his wife Maria; a nephew, Zachary Lupo; a niece, Sarah Lupo and his uncle, Charles Lavoie all of West Warwick. Funeral service and interment will be private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 in his memory would be appreciated. Online condolences please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com

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(04/10/14) Leia (Dias) Bellerive Banville, 91, of Church St., Fall River, widow of Robert B. Bellerive and Normand L. Banville and a former employee of Firestone Rubber Co., died Saturday, April 5, 2014. She leaves a son, Paul Bellerive and his wife Ruth of Stafford, VA; a grandson, Johnathan Pennington and his wife Lindsey of Charlotte, NC; a great-grandson, Bruce Pennington and stepdaughters, Deborah and Patricia. She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Wilhelmina (Cambra) Dias and the sister of the late Beatrice Dias, Ruth Dias and Juliette Banville. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 9:00 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at St. Anne Church at 10:00 AM. Cremation to follow. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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(04/09/14) Woonsocket – Mabel E. Riel, 67, of Cumberland Hill Road died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Joseph B. and Mabel E. (Adam) Riel, she had lived in Manville for most of her life before moving to Woonsocket 12 years ago. Miss Riel worked at the Homestead Group (formerly the Arc of Northern RI) before retiring She is survived by one sister, Lorraine T. Roy and her husband, George of Chepachet; two brothers, Joseph Riel and his wife, Lorraine of Cumberland and Robert Riel of Woonsocket; many nieces and nephews; and her family at Oakland Grove Health Center. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held SATURDAY, APRIL 12 at 10 A.M. in St. James Church, 33 Division Street, Manville. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Manville. Calling Hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Arrangements with BELLOWS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com.

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(04/09/14) Roy E. Dionne, 88, of Warwick, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Greenwood Center. He was the husband of Yvonne C. (Frazier) Dionne. They were married for over 65 years. Mr. Dionne was born in Southbridge, MA, a son of the late Leo & Jessie (Gaudreau) Dionne. Roy was an Assembler/ Machinist for over 20 years at the Leesona Corporation before retiring in 1984. He was a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son Dennis R. Dionne and his wife Linda of Califon, NJ, a sister Vivian Carvalho of Plainville, MA. He was the grandfather of Danielle Dionne. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Raymond Dionne, Roland Dionne, Norman Dionne, Evelyn King and Doris Brown. His funeral will be Friday at 9:30 from The URQUHART – MURPHY Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, (exit 12- A on I -95) followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 3252 Post Road, Warwick. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, East Greenwich, R.I. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. And may call Thursday from 5- 8pm, at the funeral home.

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(04/11/14) SALZILLO, Susan L. (Hardiman), 59, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Vincent Salzillo, they had been married for 34 years. Born in Stamford, CT, a daughter of Kenneth Hardiman of Smithfield and the late Ethel (Cook) Hardiman. Besides her husband and father she leaves two sons, Christopher J. Salzillo and Eric M. Salzillo both at home; a brother, Michael Hardiman of Richland, MI and a sister, Sally King of Newport. She was the sister of the late William Hardiman. Funeral services and interment will be private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the ALS Association, RI Chapter, 2915 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 in her memory would be appreciated. Online condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com

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(04/11/14) Johnston – Alfred H. Hauser, Jr., 87, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. He was the beloved husband of the late Doris Mae (Crompton) Hauser. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Alfred H., Sr. and M. Edith (Blezard) Hauser. Alfred was a disabled veteran, having served in the United States Navy, Seabees Battalion during World War II. He was the proprietor of Elegant Lady Beauty Salon, Providence for over 20 years and enjoyed gardening; tending to his roses and traveling. Alfred leaves a sister, Barbara A. Goodman of Seekonk; a nephew, Neil E. Goodman of Rehoboth; a step-daughter, Joyce Kapinos and step-granddaughter, Bethany (Kapinos) Amato both of Pembroke Pines, FL and his loving companion Florence Gallucci of Johnston. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held Wednesday at Noon at Seekonk Cemetery, Newman Ave., (Rt. 152) Seekonk. VISITATION will be Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Flowers are kindly omitted. Memorial gifts to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250 will be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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(04/11/14) Marilyn R. Reed, 64, Mem passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at her home in East Greenwich. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph G. Reed, Esq. and Emma (Coffey) Reed. She was a sweet beloved and funny sister, aunt, friend and babysitter. It breaks our hearts to say goodbye. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true…. She is survived by five siblings, Nancy Reed of North Kingstown, Roberta Ducker of East Greenwich, J. George Reed of East Greenwich, Thomas Reed of East Greenwich and Richard P. Reed of Providence; four nieces and a nephew. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 14, 2014 at 11:00 am in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Peirce St., East Greenwich. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions to J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, 3445 Post Road Warwick, RI 02886 or the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 3004, Warwick, RI 02886 in her memorial would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.galloglyfuneralhome.com

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(04/12/14) Raymond P. Foley, Sr. 93, of Howland Avenue died Friday at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Agnes M. (Olson) Foley and was predeceased by his wife, Rachel (Rattey) Foley. Born in Cranston, a son of the late Edward J. and Margaret (Kelly) Foley, Sr., he had been a Warwick resident since 1955. Mr. Foley was a control room operator at Narragansett Electric Company for 35 years before retiring in 1983. He was a WWII Navy veteran and a past commander of the D.A.V. Post 1. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Raymond P. Foley, Jr. of Warwick and Brian F. Foley of Mansfield, MA; two daughters, Susan D. Verville of Foster and Marie T. Ahlert of Warwick; a sister, Sr. Kathleen Foley, SND of Springfield, MA; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. 0He was the brother of the late Thomas J., Edward J., and F. Emmett Foley, Margaret Dorcus and Marion E. Barr. His funeral will be Tuesday at 9 AM from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter Church, 350 Fair Street, Warwick at 10 AM. Calling Hours Monday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to the J. Arthur Trudeau Center Residential Program 3445 Post Road Warwick, RI 02886 or Saint Peter Church will be appreciated. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. www.trainorfh.com.

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(04/12/14) Beverly L.Forcier, 90, formerly of Warwick Avenue died Saturday at the Scandinavian Home in Cranston. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Henry E. and Bessie L. (Hodges), she had been a longtime Warwick resident and previously resided in Edgewood. Miss Forcier was a travel consultant at various agencies for over 40 years before retiring in 1988. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Xavier Academy and a member of the alumnae association. She also was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi professional sorority. She leaves one brother, Wesley Forcier of Hull, MA and is survived by many nephews and nieces. She was the sister of the late Hollis, Bruce and Loring Forcier. Her funeral will be Wednesday at 9 AM from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, Edgewood at 10 AM. Calling hours Tuesday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to the St. Paul Church Memorial Fund will be appreciated. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. www.trainorfh.com.

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(04/11/14) CROKE, MARK T., 50, passed away Thursday April 10, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at Roger Williams Hospital. Born in Attleboro, MA a beloved son of Carolyn (Cudworth) Croke and the late Raymond F. Croke, Sr. Mr. Croke was a store manager for Bob\’s Store, a communicant of St. Joseph Church and a member of the Altar Guild. Besides his mother, he is survived by two brothers; Raymond F. Croke , Jr., and wife Denise and Michael J. Croke and wife Gail. He was the uncle of Chantelle, Haley, Christopher and Justin. Also survived by several cousins. His funeral will be Monday at 8:45 a.m. from \”WOODLAWN\” Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Avenue Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, West Warwick. Burial will follow in St. An Cemetery, Cranston. Calling hours Sunday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Crossroads of RI 160 Broad Street, Providence 02903.

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(04/11/14) RICITELLI, DOROTHY, 88, of D\’Evan Manor, Cranston passed away Thursday April 10, 2014 at Cherry Hill Manor. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Condon) Ricitelli. Miss Ricitelli was a retired Providence School Department Clerk. She was the sister of the late John Ricitelli and Margaret Johnson. Dorothy was the beloved aunt of several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from \”WOODLAWN\” Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Avenue Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Church, 12 Spruce Street, Providence 02903. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Calling hours Monday 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

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(04/13/14) Pawtucket – Ann L. (Pelen) Bejma, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Charles J. Bejma and the late Albert W. Johnson. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Paul W. and Mary I. (Davis) Pelen, she had lived in Pawtucket for most of her life. Mrs. Bejma was the International Traffic Manager for Teknor-Apex, Pawtucket for many years before retiring. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Pawtucket where she was a former member and Past President of its Women’s Guild. She was a member and Past Matron of Seekonk Chapter #209, Order of the Eastern Star, Seekonk, MA; an honorary member and Past President of the Pawtucket Women’s Club; and a Past President of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Rhode Island. She is survived by one daughter, Jayne L. Bellows and her husband, Bradford of Cumberland; one son, Robert A. Johnson of Pawtucket; one stepdaughter, Bethany L. Force and her husband, Mark of Seekonk, MA; one brother, Paul T. Pelen and his wife, Susan of Milford, DE; seven grandchildren; three great grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late William L. Pelen. Ann’s funeral will be celebrated on her 91st birthday on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 at 8:30 A.M. from BELLOWS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln with a Requiem Eucharist at 10 A.M. in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Relatives and friends are invited and may call TUESDAY 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Bejma’s memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904-9826 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2350 Post Road, Suite 201, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com.

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(04/13/14) Violet M. (Plourde) Caron, 83, of Eddy St., Fall River, wife of Bertrand “Al” Caron, died Saturday, April 12, 2014. A graduate of Jesus Marie Academy, Class of 1949, she was a thirty five year employee of the Office of the City Clerk, Fall River. Besides her husband of sixty four years, she leaves two children, Richard Caron and his wife Jane of Fall River and Donna Raftery of Warren, RI; grandchildren, Daniel Raftery, Jeffrey Caron and his wife Rebecca and Julie Silvia and her husband Jared; great-grandchildren, Landry and Charles Caron and Violet, Mitchell and Andrew Silvia; a sister, Louise Read of Jackson Heights, NY and nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late George L. Plourde and Yvonne (Arsenault) Costa and the sister of the late George and Theodore Plourde. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:00 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at Holy Rosary Church at 10:00 AM. Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation, Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. LARGE PARKING AREA and BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. Donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay St., Providence RI 02905. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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(04/13/14) YYvette (Clairmont) Lapointe, of Lafayette St., Fall River, wife of Leon J. Lapointe, died Sunday, April 13, 2014. She was employed by the former Shelburne Shirt Co. and was a Teacher Assistant at St. Vincent’s Home for 24 years. She loved caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Besides her husband of 63 years, she leaves four daughters, Annette Felix (Michael) of Tewksbury, MA, Jeanne Emard (Gary) of Swansea. Denise Cyr (Michael F.) of Westport and Claudette Lapointe (Thomas Luiz) of Freetown; grandchildren, Nicholas Emard (Amanda), Stephanie MacNeil (Steve), Benjamin Emard Alexandra), Christopher Felix and Meghann Cyr; great-grandchildren, Anderson, Cohen and Blake Emard; siblings, Aline Sirois and Fernand Clairmont, both of Fall River and Gilbert Clairmont of Nokomis, FL and nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose DeLima (Marquis) Clairmont and the sister of the late Alban, Gerard, Maurice and Conrad Clairmont. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:30 from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River with a funeral mass at St. Bernadette Church at 10:15 AM. Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation, Tuesday morning prior to the funeral from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Assn., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown MA 02472. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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(04/14/14) ROCHELEAU, Richard O., 74, of Esmond Street, West Warwick, passed away Sunday evening, April 13, 2014 at Alpine Nursing Home, Coventry. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne L. (Pare) Rocheleau; they had been married for 53 years. Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Arthur Z. and Blanche (Jarbeau) Rocheleau. He was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. Mr. Rocheleau was a bank officer for many years before retiring. He was a communicant of SS. John & Paul Church, a former choir member of Christ the King Church, a 1988 graduate of Providence College and enjoyed music. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Susan Harrison, a son, Christopher M. Rocheleau, a sister, Jeanne Sherman and her husband Arthur; a brother, Donald Rocheleau and his wife Edith and two grandchildren, Emily and Joshua Harrison. He was the father of the late Elizabeth J. Rocheleau and brother of the late Claire Delfino and Cecile Rocheleau. His funeral will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 8:45 am from the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am in SS. John & Paul Church, 341 South Main St., Coventry. Interment will follow St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. Visiting hours TUESDAY, April 15, 2014 from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, RI Chapter, 245 Waterman St., Ste. 306, Providence, RI 02906 in his memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com

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(04/14/14) Richard R. \”Rick\” Bartley, Jr., 55, of Hoopers Lane, Canterbury, CT, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the William W. Backus Hospital, Norwich, CT. Born in Providence, RI he was the son of the late Richard R., Sr. and Hazel (Leonard) Bartley. Richard was a restaurant manager for JAN Company of Cranston, RI for twenty-nine years. He was a US Army Air Force Veteran serving during peacetime. He is survived by a daughter; Sara J. Bartley and her fiancé Scott F. Erno, two step daughters; Courtney M. Reichenbach and Kristina M. Reichenbach, a companion; Linda M. Langevin, a brother; Keith G. Bartley and his wife Rosemary, a sister; Judith A. Bartley and a granddaughter; Peyton J. Erno. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the Gorton-Menard Funeral Home & Crematory, 721 Washington Street, Coventry, RI. Callings hours will also be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Burial will be private. For online condolences please visit www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com.

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(04/14/14) Laurie E. (Debigare) Whipple, 57, of West Broad Street, Pawcatuck, passed away on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2014 at the Westerly Hospital. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Robert L. Whipple. She is survived by her parents, Joseph and Claire (Brodeur) Debigare of Westerly, her sons, Douglass R. and Billy-Joe K. Whipple of Pawcatuck, three step-children, April Pires of Cumberland, Robert Whipple of Lebanon and Joy Mosier of Gales Ferry, eight grandchildren, Aaron, Tristen, Brody, Armando, Olivia, Marissa, Ryan and Emma, her brother, Kevin Debigare, husband of Robin, of Richmond, and her sisters, Joanne Johnson, wife of Paul, and Debora Debigare all of Westerly and her nephews, Andrew, Joseph, Steven, Jefferey, Kenny and Troy. Mrs. Whipple was born in Westerly on June 12, 1956, the daughter of Joseph and Claire (Brodeur) Debigare of Westerly. For many years, she was a supervisor at Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard and formerly worked at the George C. Moore Company of Westerly. Laurie worked all of her life serving the public which she loved. Laurie loved life and kept tabs on her friends even when she could no longer get out to be with them. She was always around to lend a hand or a shoulder and touched the lives of many. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, April 21, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm Street, Westerly. There are no calling hours. Burial will take place at Rhode Island Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Funeral services are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly. For online condolences please visit www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com.

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