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Willard Edwards Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Willard and Mary (Nephew) Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a warehouseman for various companies and a security officer at the former Bulova Watch Company of Providence. He also worked in Environmental Services at Rhode Island Hospital until his retirement. Mr. Edwards was a member of Union Local #251.
He is survived by his two beloved children, Thomas W. Edwards and his wife Carol of Greenville, Maine and Patricia M. DiSciullo and her husband Steven of Hope. Mr. Edwards was the cherished grandfather of Wayne T. Edwards, Melissa DeFusco, Michelle Lamoureux and her husband Marc and the loving great-grandfather of Karleigh and Karissa Lamoureux. He was the brother of the late Florence Caligiuri.
Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Apostles Church, Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. VISITING HOURS Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, 622 Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865-9919. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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Bitsy & Gus Hamel
March 9, 2008
Hi Pat, Steve And Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. We also want you both to know that we would have been there for you if we were in R.I.
Pat and Steve you were so kind to open your home to your father so the last few months of his life were in your presence, with all of your love from the whole family.
You did a wonderful job.
Gina Silvestro
March 8, 2008
Pat, Steve, Melissa, Michelle & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
ART & Joanne Venditelli
March 8, 2008
Pat, Steve and Family, Our hearts go out to you and our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time and in the days ahead.
Ann & Peter Huntoon
March 7, 2008
Pat, Steve & Family,
Pete and I were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was so lucky to be blessed with such a loving family who saw to it that his last days were as peaceful and comfortable as they were. And you were blessed by having him in your lives for as long as you did and having the opportunity to make his last days surrounded by caring and love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Fondly,
Ann & Pete Huntoon
Nicholas & Priscilla Acquaviva
March 7, 2008
Pat, Steve and family, Priscilla and I know how much you loved and cared for your father. May memories of good times bring you comfort.
Richard Caligiuri
March 6, 2008
March 06 2008
I will never forget you uncle BILL
MY heart goes out to you Tom & Patricia. He wae a GREAT man.
John & Susan Johnson
March 6, 2008
Pat & Steve: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Wish we could be there for the services, but we will be with you in spirit.... Sincerely,
Josie Desrochers
March 6, 2008
Pat, Steve and Family, Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Love, Paul & Josie Desrochers
Gail
March 6, 2008
We will never forget you, Uncle Willard. You will be with us forever.
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