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Irene Smith-Hersey Obituary
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Herbert C. and Irene (Trainor) Anderson, she had been a Cranston resident for most of her life. Mrs. Smith was a teacher at the Doric Day Nursery for 41 years retiring in 1990. She leaves 1 daughter, Janice A. Hill of Cranston; 2 sons Charles W. Hersey of Warwick and Donald C. Hersey of Cranston. 2 brothers, Herbert Anderson of Cranston and Donald Anderson of Pawcatuk, CT. 7 grandchildren, Michael W. Hersey, Donald C. Hersey II, Donella T. Gsell, Andrea Lamb, Kevin C. Hersey, Jamie L. Hill, and Kristina M. Hersey 5 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late John Anderson.
Funeral Services will be Friday at 1PM in the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Calling Hours Friday from 11AM to 1PM. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 will be appreciated. Burial will follow in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.
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Joe & Cheryl Mattera
July 25, 2008
Charlie & Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I remenber Sally to be a very nice women.
Erica (Miller) Eccleston
July 24, 2008
To the family of "Miss Sally":
I went to Doric Day School and camp for all of my childhood, through the age of 13. Miss Sally was a wonderful, kind woman who managed to keep us all in line :) God bless her; may she be at peace now.
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