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Rita Hamel Obituary
Born in Biddeford, ME, she was a daughter of the late George J. Sr., and Ernestine (Canuel) Breton.
Mrs. Hamel worked for the A. T. Cross Co., of Lincoln for 20 years, retiring in 1983. Previously she had worked at the former Lister Worsted Co.
Rita leaves a daughter Sandra Carlton of Smithfield, three grandchildren, Stacey J., Thomas W., and Patricia L. Carlton, a great-grandchild Ella Carlton, a sister Elaine DiBenedetto of Johnston and a brother George J. Breton Jr. of North Providence. She was the companion of the late John DeChristofero.
Her funeral will be held Saturday at 8 A.M. from the ROBBINS FUNERAL HOME, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 A.M. in St. Michael Church, Georgiaville. Visiting Hours Friday 5-8 P.M. Burial in St. Ann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kate & Detrick Scurry
September 1, 2007
Patti - My thoughts are with you and your family. Please call if you need anything.
Love you,
Jackie McDermott
September 1, 2007
My thoughts are with you. May you find peace in your hearts.
Kelly Wright
August 31, 2007
Patti... I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Isabel Branco
August 31, 2007
Sandra,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope the good memories you have will help you through this sad time. I'm thinking of you.
Isabel
Loryann Conceicao
August 31, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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