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Doris Leavens Obituary
She loved being a part of the children's lives she touched every day. She is survived by her 2 sons, Eugene H. Leavens and his wife, Charlotte of Providence and Keith E. Leavens and his wife, Maria of East Providence. She also leaves 2 sisters, Patricia A. Pierce of Cranston and Anne Marie Long of Middletown, CT. Dottie was the grandmother of 10 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 3. She was a much loved aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend to many more. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 9am from Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad St., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Holy Name Church, Camp St. Calling Hours Monday 4-7pm in Bell Funeral Home. Burial will be private. At the request of the family donations in her memory to John Hope Settlement House or Home and Hospice Care of RI would be greatly appreciated by her family.www.BellFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Kristine Duarte-Watkins
December 11, 2008
To the family of Ms.Dottie,
I will always remember how Ms.Dottie loved all the children at John Hope and treated them as her own. She was always so nice, she will be missed
michele williams
December 10, 2008
Miss Dottie made a big impression on me when we worked together @ John Hope,When Idiscovered we had family ties,that made it all the more special, we'll:miss you ms.dottie
Rep. Anastasia P. Williams (
December 9, 2008
My condolences to the Leavens' family. Ms. Dottie was a wonderful person and her smile will be missed. May you be comforted in knowing that she is at peace.
Quincy & Jameela (Mark) Dunston & Family
December 9, 2008
I remember Ms. Dottie from my years at John Hope Day Care. And then she had my two children there. I am going to miss her arts and crafts and the wonderful way she just loved on all of the children she came to know. She is loved and will be missed. My condolences to the family.
Paula DeMelo
December 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lauri McCauley
December 8, 2008
My condolences to the Leavens family. Ms. Dottie was a huge part of the John Hope family for many years. She will missed not only by my children that she knew but my self as well. May God keep her memory alive in your heart now and forever more.
Brooks/McCauley Family
Dennis ORourke
December 8, 2008
My Deepest Sympathy to the Leavens Family I remember going to Dotties house on congress av. and always talking about gino an father who were at my house all the time. She was a Beautiful person she will be missed.
Martinez/Johnson Family
December 8, 2008
My deepest sympathys goes out to the Leavens Family. Ms.Dottie was such a nice person. She had cared for both of my 2 youngest daughters at John Hope and my children adored her. She will be sadly missed by all the children she had watched and cared for.
Alfred Raymond
December 7, 2008
My deepest sympathys to the Leavens Family. I remember having so much fun with Dottie and my father Lukie when I was younger. She was a beautiful person and will be missed.
KERRI DUARTE
December 7, 2008
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY'TO MS DOTTIES FAMILY I REMEMBER HER AND GINO AND KEITH GROWING UP IN WIGGINS VILLAGE IN THE SEVENTIES AND ALSO FROM JOHN HOPE SHE WAS A VAERY NICE WOMAN AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED.
Pamela (Barrows) Medeiros
December 7, 2008
To Dottie's family, I have such wonderful memories of Dottie. Although I hadn't seen her in 45 years, we touched each others lives growing up. I lived next door to her growing up and our friendship was a happy one. She was always the nicest of people even then. I offer you my deepest sympathies.
Tasha, Aaron, Drew and Dioni Almeida
December 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elizabeth Sanchez/Gillins
December 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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