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Elsie Thoresen Obituary
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Adolph M. and Theresa G. (Andersen) Thoresen. She retired in 1971 as Assistant Treasurer from the former Telephone Workers Credit Union of RI (now Coastway Credit Union) after 35 years service. During retirement, she enjoyed traveling, genealogy and needlework.
She is survived by two nieces, Kathlene Christensen and Patricia Skousen; a nephew, Stephen Thoresen and their families all of Utah. She was the sister of the late William A. Thoresen.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 A.M. at the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. At Miss Thoresen's request, there will be no calling hours. Burial will be in Swan Point Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elsie Thoresen
6 Entries
Addie Williams
January 12, 2012
Dear Thoresen Family Although Elsie &I never met - We exchanged genealogy notes for many years , She was a dear friend through
correspondence , I certainly have missed hearing from her .
sylvia lind
July 17, 2008
i am sending you, Kathlene, Stephen and Patricia my sypathy for the loss of your aunt. you shall know how much she was loved also here in Norway. She made this family book for me, and I will always take good care of it. Elsie will always remain in my memorÿ. And through Elsie I also feel to know you all. May God take good care of Elsie.
Sylvia Lind
Sandra Taylor
July 8, 2008
Dear Pat and Family,
I can't say how thankful I am for all the work Elsie has done for the Hirtle family and for us. I miss her so much... it is hard to explain, she seems so much a part of our family. I can't remember not hearing her name and or speaking to her throughout the years, she will be missed. I am like Linda, I to hope she is there to geat me on the other side. I belive she will be blessed for the work she has done. I only hope I can try and keep it moving forward.
Linda Spencer
July 7, 2008
Elsie,
I will miss you! I remember the Rhode Island tours me and my family on. How grateful I am and generations to come will be for the work you did for our Hirtle family. I loved you. I will see you when I go to the other side. I hope you will be there to greet me.
Linda Spencer
Priscilla Haines
July 7, 2008
Dear Pat and family... I was so sorry to hear of Elsie's passing. I talked to her a couple of weeks ago and although she had just come home from the hospital she sounded quite chipper. I have very pleasant memories of touring RI with her and being in and out of different old cemeteries She could always jump over the logs and debis better than me. Cherish the memories, she was always so much fun to be around. Priscilla (Haines)
Carole Roper
July 7, 2008
To the family of Elsie Thoresen.
It was my pleasure to have known
and worked with Elsie at the Credit
Union. I will miss visiting and going
out to our yearly get togethers with
CU girls. My thoughts and prayers
are with you at this difficult time.
Carole Roper
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