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Jennie A. Bourgette
November 4, 2011
Jennie A. Bourgette
Jennie A. Bourgette, 89,of Cumberland, died Thursday at Landmark Medical Ctr. Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Alfred E. Fred Bourgette. Born in Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late John and Rose (DAgostino) Prete.
She is survived by her son Alan and his wife Darleen Bourgette of Cumberland and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Anthony, Eugene, Andrew and Ernest Prete, Eleanor Kolenich, Caroline Harpin and Antoinette Feuti.
Her funeral will be held on Tuesday at 7:45 am from the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in Historic St. Joseph Church, Mendon Rd., Cumberland. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Cumberland. Calling hours are Monday from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Boys & Girls Club of Cumberland-Lincoln, PO Box 7505, Cumberland, RI 02864 would be appreciated.
Elizabeth M. Ferry
November 4, 2011
Elizabeth M. Ferry
PAWTUCKET - Elizabeth M. Ferry, "Betty" 95, passed November 4th at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Thomas E. and Annie M.(O'Connor) Ferry.
Elizabeth had been employed by the former Blackstone Valley Electric Company for 44 years before retiring in 1979. She was a prominent member of St Raymond Church overseeing many activities, maintaining altar linens and arrangements, serving as a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Leisure Group. She was also a member of Blackstone Valley Electric Retirees, and the Familiar Visitors. Betty treasured family get togethers and her extensive travels.
She is survived by a sister, Leonora McDevitt of West Palm Beach, Florida, 23 nieces and nephews and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Edward J, Thomas G, and A. Raymond Ferry, Mary A. Lonergan and Helen Carr.
Betty will be long remembered for her generosity to many charities and to her family.
Her funeral will be held from the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln Tuesday at 9am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raymond Church, North Main St. Providence at 10am. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited, calling hours will be held Monday from 3 to 7pm.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Raymond Church, 1240 North Main St, Providence, RI 02904 or to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St, Providence, RI 02904.
June Doris Grocki
November 4, 2011
June Doris Grocki
MAINE - June Doris Grocki of South Portland, Maine; and West Palm Beach, Florida; passed away on Oct. 22, 2011, at the young age of 91, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her close family.
She was born June 16, 1920, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to Frederick and Eva Balser, the oldest of three wonderful sisters. June graduated from Pawtucket High School, and went on to marry Edwin Grocki. She devoted her life to her family, and also loved her job as a cashier at Fernandes supermarket. June embraced a love of dancing and singing, and had a flair for performance. She and Edwin would jitterbug the night away, and she continued to dance until this fall. June and her 5 girlfriends, created a tradition of weekly card playing, through which they supported each other for more than 50 years. She was a gentle and loving person who enhanced the lives of all she encountered.
June was predeceased by her loving husband, Edwin Grocki; her beloved daughter Carol Hardy; and her dear son-in-law, Thomas Noll. She will be missed greatly by her daughter Lois Grocki, of Maine and her children, Eli and Hannah; her grandson Justin Waffird of California, his wife Sara and children Jacob and Eli; her sister Margaret McHale and husband James; and her sister Phyllis Victoria and husband James. She will also be greatly missed by her many loving nieces and nephews, as well as by her many dear friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Cape Elizabeth, Maine; at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday November 12th; followed by the burial of her ashes, and a gathering for friends and family at the Hobb's Funeral Home Hospitality Center, South Portland, Maine.
In lieu of flowers please donate in her memory to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 180 US Route One, Scarborough ME 04074.
Darlene M. Brady
November 4, 2011
Darlene M. Brady
PAWTUCKET - Darlene "Doll" M. (Roy) Brady, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 2, 2011.
A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of Edward Ted V. and Donna M. (Comey) Roy. Doll was a 2009 graduate of CCRI School of Nursing, and was a Registered Nurse at Riverview Healthcare Community, Coventry.
Besides her parents, she leaves three children, Chelsea M., Michael P. and Mikayla J. Brady all of Pawtucket; a sister, Sandra L. Roy of Phoenix, Arizona and many aunts and uncles.
VISITATION will begin on Sunday at 4 p.m. followed by Services at 6:30 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment will be private.
Irene Granurzsewiez
November 4, 2011
Irene Granurzsewiez
PAWTUCKET – Irene Granurzsewiez 92, formerly of Hunts Avenue passed away Thursday Nov. 3, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick T. Granurzsewiez.
Born in Pawtucket she was a daughter of the late Lawrence "HENRY" and Katarzyna (Ozog) Rafalski. She was a lifelong resident of Pawtucket.
Before retiring she was employed by the former Vista Manufacturing Co. as a Seamstress. She was an avid Harmonica Player from the age of 16.
She leaves 3 nieces and 1 nephew Kathryn Russo Baptiste of Dartmouth, MA, Nancy Ayers of Florida, Karen Andrews of Johnston and Alan Andrews of Pennsylvania.
She was the mother of the late Thomas R. Granurzsewiez and the sister of the late Valentina Diers-Hannen, Albina Andrews and Eugenia (Russo) Celone.
Her funeral will be held Tuesday Nov. 8, 2011 from the Karol A. Romenski & Sons Funeral Home 342 High Street Central Falls at 9:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Leo The Great Church Central Avenue Pawtucket at 11:00 a.m. CALLING HOURS TUESDAY FROM 9:30 AM TO 10:30 AM. Burial in Notre Dame Cemetery Pawtucket.
Stanley M. Podsiadlo
November 4, 2011
Stanley M. Podsiadlo
N. ATTLEBORO - Stanley Matthew Podsiadlo, 85, of Richards Avenue, North Attleboro, died on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the husband of Ruth M. (Paradis) Podsiadlo to whom he was married on July 4, 1953.
Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island on December 13, 1925, he was a son of the late Samuel and Katarzyna (Dziok) Podsiadlo. Raised and educated in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Mr. Podsiadlo resided in North Attleboro since his marriage 58 years ago.
Mr. Podsiadlo was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the World War II era.
He was employed as a machinist for the former Foxboro Company for more than 25 years prior to his retirement.
He was a member of the American Legion - Post 49, North Attleboro and was a founding member of the A.R.C. of Northern Bristol County.
He and his family enjoyed countless summers on Mousam Lake in Acton, Maine.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, he leaves three children: Steven P. Podsiadlo of Biddeford, Maine; Brenda P. Tetreault of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Annie M. Podsiadlo of North Attleboro; three grandchildren: Nathaniel Podsiadlo and Jacob Podsiadlo both in Maine and Christopher Tetreault of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; two great grandchildren: Gabriel and Cedar Podsiadlo both in Maine and several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
He was the brother of the late Josephine Kockanek and Matthew Podsiadlo.
Public visitation has been respectfully omitted.
Relatives and Friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial followed by Military Honors on MONDAY, November 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Church Street, North Attleboro with the Rev. David A. Costa, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will be private.
Following church services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of refreshment and fellowship at a location to be announced.
Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Podsialdo's name may be made to the A.R.C. of Northern Bristol County, 141 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703.
To send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit our online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.
Doris H. Johnson
November 3, 2011
Doris H. Johnson
LINCOLN - Doris H. Johnson, 78, of Old Jenckes Hill Road, died Wednesday, November 2, at Steere House, Providence. She was the wife of Richard C. Johnson.
Born in Gummersbach, Germany, a daughter of the late Kurt and Liddi (Blohm) Hertneck, she had lived in Lincoln since 1960.
Mrs. Johnson was a teacher at LaSalle Academy, Providence, and a member of Lime Rock Baptist Church, Lincoln.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Kristina Guadagni of Lincoln; one son, Erik Johnson of Midlothian, VA; two brothers, Klaus Hertneck and Heinz-Wolf Hertneck, both of Germany; and five grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Annegrit Hertneck.
Her funeral service will be held Saturday, November 5, at 3:00 p.m. in Lime Rock Baptist Church, 1075 Great Road, Lincoln. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Private burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312, or to Steere House, 100 Borden Street, Providence, R.I., 02903, would be appreciated. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.bellowsfh.com. Arrangements by BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln.
Russell P. Jette
November 3, 2011
Russell P. Jette
BURRILLVILLE - Russell P. Jette, 64, of Pascoag passed away peacefully Tuesday at home. He was the beloved husband of Cindy (Arruda) Jette.
Born in Pawtucket he was the son of Raymond Jette of Central Falls and the late Estelle(Bourgette) Jette. He resided in Pascoag for the past 24 years, previously residing in Providence.
Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters, Kristen Medeiros DaLuz of Cranston, Charis-Anne Jette of Pascoag and Robin Gauvin of Pawtucket; two sisters, Venita Cameron of Lincoln and Donna Oliveira of Somerset; seven grandchildren, Matthew Jason Medeiros, Brenden Medeiros, Jayden Jason Jette, James Burton Stevens, Heather Depina, Evan Gauvin, and Randi Gauvin; two great-granchildren, Lorna Gauvin and Steffon Depina. He was the father of the late Jason J. Jette, and brother of the late Diane Bandilli.
Russell was an avid sportsman who loved fishing, hunting, golfing, riding his Harley Davidson and Camping on Race Point Beach. His zest for life led him down many paths during his life's journey. He won numerous local, state, and national awards for his remarkable target skills. He leaves behind many beloved friends and students.
He was a wing shooting instructor at Addieville East Farm of Mapleville for many years. He was previously employed as a cross country truck driver and AJAX Construction Company for many years.
A celebration of his life will be held Friday with visiting hours from 5 to 8 PM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland with a prayer service to be held at 7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to a scholarship fund to be created in Russell's memory, and can be mailed to c/o CINDY JETTE, P.O. BOX 477, Slatersville, RI 02876.
Rita Joan Kelley
November 3, 2011
Rita Joan Kelley
GOLD CANYON, AZ.: Rita Joan Kelly (88) passed away on Monday October 31th in Mesa, Az. Born in Providence, RI, she resided in Pawtucket for over 40 years, and 12 years in Cumberland. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis H. Kelley and daughter Catherine F. Randall.
Rita had lived with her daughter Maureen and son-in-law, Charles Paul in Gold Canyon, Az. since 2008.
She is survived by her daughter Maureen, four grandchildren, Christopher Contois, Heidi Boulay, Brian Randall and Alan Randall, and two great-grand children.
A memorial service will be held at St. Maria Goretti Church, 165 Power Rd., Pawtucket on Wednesday, November 9th at 10:00 AM.