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Rita Husted Obituary
Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Herbert J. and Laura (Boulanger) Picard. She had been a resident of Smithfield since 1954.
She is survived by her daughter Georgena Kelly and her husband, John of Greenville and Pompano Beach, FL, five grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and a sister Lorraine Salvati, of Greenville. She was the sister of the late Hector J., Victor J. and Roland Picard and Irene Passano.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday 8:30am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial will be in Highland Park, Johnston. Visitation Tuesday 5-7pm. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI 02914 or St Philip School, 618 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828. For messages of condolence and directions please visit www.andersonwinfield.net
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Colleen Little
July 22, 2008
Dear Aunt Georgie & Clan
So sorry to hear about "Gramma Husted" she always had a warm & friendly smile. Our thoughts are with you all.
Love Colleen, Frank & the Boys
Lorraine & Kenneth Machado & Family
July 21, 2008
Dear Georgina & Family,
Our sincere condolences on your recent loss. Rita was a wonderful women and so full of life we will miss her living next to us and seeing her in the window. May she rest in peace and god be with all of you at this time.
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