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Doris Brown Obituary

BROWN, DORIS M. (LAYFIELD), 76, of Wesleyan Ave., Coventry, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. She was the devoted wife of 52 years to Arthur R. Brown.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Anna (Brosnan) Layfield. Mrs. Brown was the beloved mother of Arthur J. Brown of Coventry, Anna and her husband Michael McKanna of Coventry, Kerry and her husband Robert Beaudry of West Greenwich, Linda and her husband Geoffrey Sinnott of Coventry and David A. Brown of Las Vegas, NV, she was the proud grandmother of Danielle, Kristen, Robi-Lyn, Ian, Geoffrey Jr., Jennifer, Casey, Mitchell, Kyle and Samantha.

Her funeral will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ann's Church, Cranston at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Sunday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

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Published by The Providence Journal from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2008.

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kathleen morrison

July 22, 2008

dear arthur and family, with our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. we are always here if you need anything. god blessyou. kathy, dave , michael, brian, christopher, and john morrison

Kathleen Hawley

July 21, 2008

Kerry, Rob and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You have my deepest sympathy. You have lots of friends here at EWG to help you though this difficult time. God Bless.

Dotty Pimentel & Family

July 21, 2008

Arthur & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Love

Scot Westergaard

July 20, 2008

Anna and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. May all you memories comfort you and bring you peace..

Love,

Scot,Pam,Ashley & Kayla Westergaard

July 20, 2008

Dear Arthur and Family,
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann & Bud Alves

Judie Benson

July 19, 2008

Jenni and Family - We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Love the Bensons

Jacquie Camara

July 19, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sherry Hicks

July 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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