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Harold Averill Obituary

AVERILL, HAROLD C., 87, a lifelong Greenville resident, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at home with his family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Barbara I. (Labadie) Averill. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Harold C. and Rose (Vasconcellos) Averill. Mr. Averill was a budget analyst for the U.S. Government at Quonset Point and Davisville for 37 years before retiring. He was an Army veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He was a baseball coach for Smithfield little league, a member of the VFW and a graduate of LaSalle Academy and URI. Besides his wife, he was the father of Michael D. Averill, Steven J. Averill and his wife, Carole "Molly" and the late Cathy A. Averill. He is also survived by his twin brother, Frank Averill; his grandchildren, Katelyn and Kyle Averill; step-granddaughter, Tricia Akers and 2 step- great- grandchildren. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:30am from the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rt.44) Greenville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Ave., Greenville. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation Monday 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 will be appreciated. Information and Condolences, visit TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.

Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 23, 2013.
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Barbara, Michael, and Steven I was saddened to hear of your loss. When Tom Brokaw write the greatest generation, He was certainly thinking of Hal. We have lost another hero. My prayers are with you.

Lefty

March 25, 2013

Dear Barbara and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We are presently in Florida and are unable to be with you and your family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Joe and Marilyn Fair, Naples,FL

March 25, 2013

Dear Barbara and family so sorry to read about Hal. We will keep you in our prayers.

Ken & Marie Smith

March 24, 2013

Dear Steve and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May you cherish your memories and keep them close to your heart. Peace & love, Raindrop & Family

March 24, 2013

Dear Aunt Barbara, Mike, and Steve,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Uncle Hal has always been someone whom I admired. He was a strong, intelligent, and brave man. He was an excellent father and uncle. I will always remember the great family holidays and parties when we were all together. Love, Tom, Deb, Alyssa, Ashley, and Thomas, Jr.

March 24, 2013

Steve and family....so very sad to hear of your loss!!! Your dad was great, and I am sure you will miss him awfully.Tell Mom my thoughts are with her!!!

Lynn Gliottone

March 24, 2013

steve and family you are all in my prayers may god bless you at this difficult time.

March 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. With Peace, Rita & Joe Potenza

March 24, 2013

Deepest condolences to you and your family, Steven.

Eric Tris Johnson

March 24, 2013

so sad 4 your lost i will keep him in my prayers R.I.P NORMA

NORMA

March 23, 2013

My Uncle Hal, We love you, and will miss you. You were a brave soldier, a wondfer Dad, and a Great Godfother to me. You had so much courauge, and integrity. I will always have you in my heart. My Love and prayers with Auntie Barbara,Michael, Steven.

March 23, 2013

Dear Barbara,
We are so sorry to learn of Harold's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you & all your family.

Carol & Al Savage

March 23, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

cheryl pomfret

March 23, 2013

Mike, Our sincerest thoughts are with you in your time of need... The D'Orsi Family

March 23, 2013

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