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Alice Layfield Obituary

LAYFIELD, ALICE (CROFTON) 67 of Greenwich Ave passed away July 15, 2008 at Philip Hulitar Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Russell J. Layfield Sr.

Born in Providence a daughter of the late Bernard and Caroline (Pyers) Crofton. Mrs Layfield worked in retail sales. She was the beloved mother of Russell J. Layfield Jr. of North Kingstown and Karen L. Lee of Cranston. Sister of Barbara Zambarano and the late Carol Castrataro, Raymond and Sam Crofton. Loving grandmother of 4 beautiful grand-daughters.

A private Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Kevin's Church, Warwick. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Donations in her memory may be made to the Philip Hulitar Center 50 Maude St. Providence, 02908. www.WoodlawnGattone.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 18, 2008.

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April 25, 2021

Rip aunt Alice. Xo

Richard & Sandra Sullivan

July 30, 2008

Alice had an infectious laugh and a smile that could light up a room. She was a wonderful, loyal friend and a truly good person.
she will be missed by all who knew her. God bless Alice and may she rest peacefully.

Alida Arbige

July 23, 2008

Karen and Bernie I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.

Joseph & Jeannette Carreau

July 21, 2008

Russell and Lara - Karen and Bernie
My wife Jeannette was in the hospital
with your Mom this passed Christmas. Both Jeannette and I Have had your Mom in our Prayers
each day since. We were saddened to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with
all of you. With all our love,
Joe & Jeannette Carreau

Tara Kermen

July 21, 2008

Karen and Bernie,
Our hearts go out to you at this time. May you keep happy and loving memories close to your hearts. We are always here if you need anything.
Love,
Brent and Tara Kermen

Christine Fletcher

July 20, 2008

Karen,
I am sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thought and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Lisa White

July 20, 2008

Karen,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Alice, a very dear person. I have such fond memories of our times at Jordan Marsh. I wish your family my deepest sympathy. She was a wonderful person!
Lisa White and family.

Jane Cotter

July 18, 2008

Russell and Lara ~ Karen and Bernie~
May you find comfort and strength in your memories. She is at peace ~ surrounded by angels ~
With our love,
Mom/Jane and Frank

Joan PonoCerullo

July 18, 2008

Karen Russell and families we are so sorry about mom,she was a wonderful person and a good friend she will be sadly missed. You take care of each now make her proud love always Joanie PonoCerullo,family

Harry,Carol Arnold

July 18, 2008

Russell Karen and family your mother Alice will always be in our thoughts and prayers. The memories are priceless,we loved her.

Maureen Varrecchione

July 18, 2008

Dear Karen and Bernie,
My deepest sympathy to both of you at this time.
Karen you were a wonderful daughter and Bernie you were a saint of a son-in-law. I know you will both miss her.
Love and prayers,

Maureen

elizabeth debaene

July 18, 2008

We are so very sorry for your loss. We wish you peace and we hope that you smile, as we do, when you look upon your treaured memories of Alice. Take care of each other. We love you!
Love,
Liz, David, Ashley, Kara and Brennan

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