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Virginia Woodmansee Obituary
Born in Westerly on Oct. 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Watson) Wright.
Mrs. Woodmansee was the vice president of H.C. Woodmansee and Sons Oil and Heating Company for over 50 years and had been working in the office daily until several months ago.
Ginger was an avid golfer and a member of several leagues at the Richmond Country Club, Wood River Golf Course and Lindh-brook Country Club.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hope Valley for many years.
Ginger had a love for animals and a special love for horses. She was an active member of the American Quarter Horse Association.
Besides her husband of 54 years, she will be sadly missed by her two children, Frances "Fran" Gilman and her husband William Gilman Jr. of Hope Valley and Clifton H. Woodmansee and his wife Cynthia Woodmansee of Exeter. She was the loving "Nana" of Billy Gilman, Colin Gilman, Kylie Woodmansee and Clifton H. "CJ" Woodmansee Jr. She also leaves her brothers and sister, Calvin Wright of Florida, Marjorie Fenton of Providence and Forest Wright of Maine.
She was predeceased by her sister, Jean St. Marie.
Funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, Hope Valley. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Her family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the S.R. Avery Funeral Home, corner of Main and Bank streets, Hope Valley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hope Valley Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 205, Hope Valley, RI 02832 or the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Woodmansee
Marjorie Hanson
June 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to you along with my deepest sympathy for your loss. She was a very caring and thoughtful person. She will be sorely missed.
Ray & Stella Beaudry
June 2, 2009
Fran, Billy, Billy Jr, Colin and the entire Woodmansee family.
Wishing you Peace to bring you comfort, Courage to face the days ahead and Loving Memories to hold forever in your hearts.
Deb Dawkins
June 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Edward Veal
June 1, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Kevin & Carol Spencer
May 31, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tony Pavelski
May 31, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Gus , his children,sister and brothers Cal and Forrest.
Marjorie (Brennan) Allen
May 29, 2009
Ginger's passing has left a hole in a lot of lives. Her spirit always filled a much bigger space than her body could hold. We are so sorry for your loss
Kathy Hutchinson
May 29, 2009
Mr. Woodmansee, Franny, Billy, Cliff & Cindy and kids,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. Please remember God will hold her tight and she will feel free of any pain.
Also, grammy will be sure she is fed well.
Dave, Kathy, Ellyn and Shannon
Paula Stone
May 29, 2009
Gus,Fran ,Cliff,Billy & Cindy & FAMILYS
MY prayers are with you all.
Your wife, mother, & nana WAS THE BEST LADY
Love Paula Stone
Helen Baton
May 28, 2009
Deepest sympathies to Gus & family.
Susan Cofone
May 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all now, and in the days to come.She is a very special person that touched everyone who knew her. I will especially miss her vey "colorful" vocabulary.Take care
Love,
Susan Cofone
Patricia Ironside
May 28, 2009
May I send my prayers to the family of Ginger and Gus. We will remember the good times and all the laughs we shared. She will be missed greatly.
Pat Ironside
ralph&nancy tanner
May 28, 2009
Sorry for your loss
Ed & Marge Carsten
May 28, 2009
We want to express our deepest sympathy to the entire family. You will be in the thoughts and prayers of many.
Marie Kissick
May 28, 2009
Gus, Cliff, Franny and families
Our deepest sympathies to you all
"Ginger" will be missed by all who knew her
May the love and precious memories you have comfort you at this time
Marie Kissick & family
Sheri, Cindy, Bob & Jeff
shirley&jim&family arnold
May 28, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy & Jeff Tefft
May 28, 2009
Our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences go out to the Woodmansee family. Our prayers are with you. -Judy & Jeff Tefft
Jayne (Niles) Scorpio
May 28, 2009
Gus, Fran, Billy and Ginger's entire family
My deepest sympathies are with you all at this difficult time in your lives. My sister and I have fond childhood memories of Gus & Ginger. She was a sweet and caring lady and we will miss her very much.
Darlene Kennedy
May 28, 2009
Dear ones all,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time in your lives. My memories of Ginger are from the years she lived next door to me in Rockville. I remember how my mother and she would visit, almost every day. I remember how she would give the kids in town rides on Franny's horse. I remember the day she took Franny and I for a boat ride and told us she ran out of gas (she was just kidding, of course, and that was what made her fun to be around). I remember how patient she was with all of us, no matter who Franny had over--she never sent any of us away. After she moved from Rockville I would see her from time to time and she always took time to chat with me. One of the last times I saw Ginger was the day after I found out my dad had a rapid moving form of Leukemia. We were in the parking lot of Stop and Shop--she offered words of support and comfort and I remember her saying, "you just cannot get away from this, can you?" The "this" she meant was cancer. I will always treasure memories of the good times with Ginger and all of you in my heart. May God wrap His arms of love around each of you and fill you with His peace. May your memories bring you comfort during the days and weeks ahead, eventually they will bring you joy as you think of your wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, mother-in-law and friend. She lived her life well, may we all follow her example. Love, Darlene (McCall) Kennedy
Evan and Maria Picard
May 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paula Stone
May 27, 2009
GUS, Fran, Cliff, Billy & Cindy AND Familys
My heart is with you all.
Your mother is the best .
Love Paula Stone
Daniel Dove
May 27, 2009
Dear Mr. Woodmansee, Clif, Fran & Family, On behalf of the Dove Family, I'd like to extend our sympathy and condolences at this time. Mrs. Woodmansee was always so pleasant and friendly. She will be missed by all her knew her. Fondest Regards, Daniel Dove
Tracy (LaFountain) Pion
May 27, 2009
Gus, Fran, Cliff and all...My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your wife/mom was a sweet lady and was special to our family. We are sorry for your loss.
Sue and Joe Bagley
May 27, 2009
To Ginger's Family,
We wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Ginger was one of the most thoughtful and compassionate person we knew. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Garry & Barbie Sebring
May 27, 2009
Gus and family, we were so very sorry to hear about Ginger. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Jeanne (Niles) Abate
May 27, 2009
Gus, Fran, Billy and Ginger's entire family. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Your wife, mom and grandmother was a generous, loving lady and will sorely missed by the entire community. Jayne, Donnie and I will always remember and be thankful for the enormous part she and Gus played in our childhood memories. We will deeply miss her. I will hold her loving memories in my heart forever.
Love,
Kelly Burton
May 27, 2009
Fran, Clif, Uncle Gus.....my deepest sympathy for you all. She will be missed by us all.
love Kelly (Hurley) Burton
Wendy Rockwell
May 27, 2009
Gus, Fran, Bill, Cliff, Cindy & kids...My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your wife, mom, grandmother was a great lady and will be sadly missed by the entire community. She will be in your hearts forever.
Frank & Mary Bliven
May 27, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Peggy Sue Long
May 27, 2009
To Ginger's entire family,
Our deepest sympathy's and prayers to you. She was a very sweet lady and always enjoyed running into her here or there. May all our wonderful memories keep her in your hearts forever.
Peggy Sue, Dave and Billy
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