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Eleanor HAKANSON-ANDREWS Obituary
ELEANOR M. (WILKINSON), 89, of Coventry, died peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Kent Hospital.
Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Wright Wilkinson and Jennie (Bell) Wilkinson. She was the wife of the late Russell Andrews and Berthel H. Hakanson.
Mrs. Hakanson-Andrews was the Director of Head Start Program for the City of Warwick until her retirement. She was a long time communicant of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and a dedicated member of N.A.R.F.E. where she served as Secretary of the chapter for many years.
She leaves her five children: Pamela H. McPhillips of Cranston, Carla Sue Waldt of Boyerstown, PA, Jill S. Turner of Coventry, Jon Wright Hakanson of Exeter and Jeffrey B. Hakanson of Coventry. She was the Step-Mother of Scott Andrews of Coventry and Russell Andrews of New Hampshire. She was the loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and the sister of the late Arlene Wagner.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 10:00 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A off I-95). Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org
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for Eleanor HAKANSON-ANDREWS
Libby Houston, Sarro
October 29, 2010
Aunt El was a terrific person and very loving. She always had a kind word and was there for me when I was in my youth. She reminds me of my own Mother. Many fond memories and laughs that we shared...Libby Houston Sarro
October 29, 2010
Ellie was a wonderful addition to the Foster Grandparent Program.She was gentle,kind and always the helpful "grandma". She helped many a child in the years she volunteered for us. Please accept my sincerest condolences for a very special lady---and a lady she was!
Diane Richardson,Director,
Foster Grandparent Program,West Warwick
Jim Centracchio
October 28, 2010
Pamela, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the days get better for you as you make your way through this difficult time.
Charles DiLuglio
October 27, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss, Pamela.
Nancy Thomas
October 27, 2010
Pam,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Jackson Thomas
Maxine Ringeling
October 26, 2010
Pam Jim and family, WE are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Take comfort in knowing that you did all you could for her and you made her journey a comfortable and peacefull one. God's blessings to all of you.
Max and Frank
Rod & Jean Robinson
October 26, 2010
Pam, Jean and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Marilyn Smedberg-Gobbett
October 26, 2010
Pam and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts, prayers and wishes for peace are with you at this time.
October 26, 2010
Jeff and Family, so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Please accept our condolances My thoughts are with you all.
Grace NichollsPackard ( Bristol, RI)
Lynn Menatian
October 26, 2010
Pam and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep her close in your hearts and she will never be far.
-- Lynn & Mark
Denise DeGraide
October 26, 2010
Jeff and family, please accept my condolences on the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at the sad time.
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