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Thanh Ba Phan
Thanh Ba Phan, 69, of 57 Weeks Street, died Tuesday at home. He was the husband of Thanh Dang.
Born (9-11-1935) in Vietnam, he was the son of the late Nhan Phan and My Le. He moved to this country in 1980, settling in Central Falls, then moving to Cumberland for the past 9 years.
He was a Toy Manufacturer for Hasbro Inc., until retirement in 1996.
Besides his wife he leaves six children, Hang Phan of Sacramento, California, Ha Phan, Huyen Phan, Hung Phan, Huy Phan, Hoa Phan, all of Cumberland. One sister, Anh T. Phan of Vietnam, and Duong Phan of Ohio. Six grandchildren.
His funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 A.M. in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland.
Christanko, Lucille Y. (Pelkey)
Feb. 5, 2004
Wife of the late Peter Christanko. Residence 41 Massachusetts Ave., Cumberland.
Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland.
Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Aidan Church, Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Sunday 6-9 p.m.
Donna M. Nordby
Donna M. Nordby, 45, of Little Pond County Rd., died Saturday in the Haven Health Center, Pawtucket.
Born in Central Falls (10-30-58) she was the daughter of Doris M. (Proulx) Nordby of Cumberland and the late Olaf J. C. Nordby. She was a life long Cumberland resident.
She was employed by the Mousseau Floor Covering Co., of Pawtucket and formerly of North Attleboro.
She was a communicant of St. John Vianney Church, Cumberland.
She was a graduate of Cumberland High School and Community College of Rhode Island.
Besides her mother she leaves a brother, Kenneth A. Nordby of Woonsocket. Two sisters, Darlene M. Lachance of Cumberland and Dawn M. Nordby-Gaulin of Woonsocket. Five nephews and two nieces.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John Vianney Church, Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland.
Daughter of Doris (Proulx) Nordby of Cumberland.
Funeral Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Tuesday 5-8 p.m. Donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 860 A Waterman Ave. Unit 5, E. Prov., RI 02914.
Russell R. Herrick
Russell R. Herrick, 86, of Mendon Ave., Pawtucket died Saturday in the St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield. He was the husband of Elsie (Dollette) Herrick.
Born (12-5-17) in Willimantic, CT he was a son of the late Raymond and Etoila (Chasse) Herrick. He resided in Pawtucket for the past 50 years.
He was employed by the Northrup Corp., Norwood, MA for 18 years retiring in 1980. He was previously employed by the Raytheon Corp., Framingham.
He was a WW II, U. S. Army veteran.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Carol Atchison of Pawtucket and Joy Hall of Plymouth, CT. Two grandchildren, William S. Hall of Burlington, CT and Amber-Dawn Hall of Plymouth, CT, six great grandchildren.
Mr. Herrick's funeral and burial will be private.
Verna O. Pytka (Merow)
Verna O. Pytka (Merow), 75, of2386Diamond Hill Rd. died Sunday in the Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of Julian Pytka.
Born ( 2-28-27 ) in Foster she was the daughter of the late George and Maude (Gladwin) Merow. She resided in Cumberland for the past 50years.
Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Sandra Morin and two sons, George and Wayne Pytka all of Cumberland . Eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland . Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Seekonk Cemetery, Seekonk.
Wife of Julian Pytka. Residence 2386 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. Funeral service Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland. Calling hours are omitted.
Lionel A. Lajoie
Lionel A. Lajoie, 94, of 1044 Mendon Road, formerly of 35 First Avenue, died Sunday in the Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the husband of 62 years to Doris (Brunet) Lajoie.
Born (1-1-1910) in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Joseph and Clara (Tessier) Lajoie. He was a life long Woonsocket resident.
He was retired from Taft-Pierce Mfg. Co. in 1976, after 50 years of service, where he was a toolmaker, and a Senior First Aider, and Assistant to the Director under the Office of Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act of 1970.
In 1990, he was presented a 55-year service award from the Boy Scouts of America, becoming only the 2nd person in the Thundermist District to recieve such an award. A dedicated horseman, he showed his Palomino, "Banner" in several horse shows and the Springfield fair, competing in the Western class and garnered several blue ribbons. In 1983 he founded and served as chairman of the Greater Woonsocket Hall of Fame which honors citizens from Woonsocket, and surrounding areas who have made National and International fame. He also served on the committee for the Lajoie Press Box at Renaud Field and accepted the award as the nephew of the late Napoleon "Nap" Lajoie famous baseball player in the 1880's and 1890's. He was a member of the Royal Travelers Association and the Boy Scouts of America.
Besides his beloved wife, he leaves one son, Lionel Lajoie of Woonsocket. One sister, Ella Adams of Lincoln, and several nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Adona Lajoie, Ted Lajoie, Waldo Lajoie, Aldor Lajoie, Lillian Lajoie, Edwina Lajoie, and Rena Lajoie.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10 A.M. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt.122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. in the St. Joseph Church, Woonsocket. Burial will follow in the Precious Blood Cemetery.
Husband of Doris (Brunet) Lajoie. Residence 1044 Mendon Road, formerly 35 First Avenue, Woonsocket. Funeral Wednesday at 10 A.M. in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. in the St. Joseph Church, Woonsocket. Relatives and Friends are Kindly Invited. Calling Hours are respectfully omitted.
Paul J. Young
Paul J. Young, 62, of 16 Delaware Avenue, died Sunday in the Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island Inpatient Unit, Providence. He was the husband of Patricia (Podgurski) Young.
Born 11-11-1941) in Central Falls, RI, he was the son of the late Henry and Rita (Burke) Young. He was a life long Cumberland resident.
He was a Truck Driver for Roadway Express, Inc. of Lincoln for 30 years, retiring in 2002.
Mr. Young was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam era.
He was an avid train enthusiast.
Besides his beloved wife, he leaves three sons, Robert J. Young of Smithfield, and Michael J. Young and Steven J. Young both of Cumberland.
His funeral with military honors, will be held Thursday at 8 A.M. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 A.M. in St. Aidan Church, Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Burial will follow in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.
Beloved husband of Patricia (Podgurski) Young. Residence: 16 Delaware Avenue, Cumberland. Funeral with military honors Thursday at 8 A.M. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 A.M. in St. Aidan Church, Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Relatives and Friends are Kindly Invited. Calling Hours Wednesday, 5-8 P.M.
Alfredo Simao
Feb. 23, 2004
Alfredo Simao, 82, of 24 Ingraham Street, died Monday in the Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the wife of Maria (Guerra Rei) Simao.
Born ( 9-20-1921) in Portugal, he was the son of Joaquim and Adelaide (Arelo) Simao. He resided in Cumberland for 30 years.
He was a machine operator for the former Cadillac Textile Company, retiring in 1982.
He was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatima Drive, Cumberland.
Besides his beloved wife, he leaves two sons, Frank Simao and Jack Simao, two daughters, Cristina Simao and Carmen Simao, all of Cumberland. Two brothers, Amandeu Simao of Argentina and Celestino Simao of Portugal. Two grandchildren, Justin Simao and Morgan Simao, both of Cumberland.
His funeral will be held Thursday at 9 A.M. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatima Drive, Cumberland. Burial will follow in the Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland
Beloved husband of Maria Guerra Rei Simao. Residence: 24 Ingraham Street, Cumberland. Funeral Thursday at 9 A.M. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatima Drive, Cumberland. Relatives and Friends are Kindly Invited. Calling Hours Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9 P.M.
Edward P. Manning
Edward P. Manning, 79, of 767 Nate Whipple Highway died Sunday in the Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Regina (Fitzpatrick) Manning.
Born (11-16-24) in Providence he was a son of the late John E. and Margaret M (Cahir) Manning. He resided in Cumberland for the past 44 years.
He was a partner in the law firm of Manning & West, of Cumberland establishing the firm in 1953 after being appointed to the R. I. Bar. He was a moderator for the Town of Cumberland from 1965 to 1977. He was a active environmentalist and was appointed Chairman of the Governor’s Environmental Task Force in 1972.
A life long democrat, he had been a representative in the R. I. House of Representatives since January 1967, Deputy Majority Leader in 1976 and Speaker of the House from 1977 to 1980.
He was a WW II, U. S. Army Air Corps veteran serving as a flight engineer0 gunner on a B-24 Bomber over France and Germany.
He was a 1952 graduate of Catholic University School of Law, Washington, DC.
He was a communicant of St. Joan of Arc Church, Cumberland. He was a member of the R. I. and American Bar Association’s. He was a member of the Friendly Son’s of St. Patrick and the Son’s of Irish Kings.
Besides his wife he leaves two son’s, John E. Manning of Cumberland and Edward P. Manning Esq. of Providence. Four daughters, Mary M. Powell of Franklin, MA, Stephanie M. McGuane of Wrentham, MA, Amy J. Manning Esq. of North Providence and Melanie T. Christenbury Esq. of Raleigh, NC. He also leaves one sister, Doris Blake of Washington, DC. Five grandchildren Several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late John E. Manning.
Funeral with military honors will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Church, Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to calling hours. Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Dominic’s Convent, 496 Western Hwy., Victory Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913 or Washington Middle School for Girls, 2683 Douglas Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20020 in his memory.
