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Earl Hartwell Obituary
Born in Providence, a son of the late Earl L. and Auni (Tapola) Hartwell, he resided in Warwick before moving to Rotunda, FL.
Mr. Hartwell was a WWII Navy veteran. He was the father of Colleen Landeche and Earl 'Lee' Hartwell. Grandfather of Megan Cosmo, Staff Sgt. Dennis Cosmo, Army Ranger, John and Sherri Smallridge. Half brother of Robert Hartwell and Beverly Rowe.
His funeral will be held Saturday at 8 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am in St. Timothy Church, Warwick Ave. Burial with military honors in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Friday 2-5 & 6-8 pm. Information and guestbook visit www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Hartwell
6 Entries
Joe Bailey Jr.
July 25, 2008
Dear Mrs.H,Colleen and Lee. I was very sadden to have read of Mr.H's passing. Mr. H was a very nice guy and a hell of a firefighter also. I know this is a diffcult time for you all but Mr.H is in good hands with God and F.Sinatra. God bless you all.
Stephen & Denise Chaffee
July 24, 2008
Frank Sinatra on the quadraphonic
Your smiling face
Good food on Thanksgiving
Golf tips on the side
Stripes your Dalmatian
Visits to the fire station
Good chats while enjoying homemade rice pie
These are the memories we'll
hold deep inside
Of our Dear Uncle Earl
an all around great guy!
Love Stephen & Denise
Heather Lussier (Fisher)
July 24, 2008
Megan and Colleen,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had great memories of your grandfather Megan. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Edna Thibault
July 24, 2008
Dear Kathleen and Family, we are shocked to learn of the death of Earl. We did not realize that you were in RI. Our prayers and sympathy are with you.
Sincerely, George and Edna Thibault
JAE CHAFFEE
July 24, 2008
You were always there to help when needed. You will be missed.
Diane & Joel Wrona
July 24, 2008
Dear Kathleen & Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Earl.
It was wonderful growing up in South Providence with friends like you. You and Earl were wonderful to my family, especially Tom and I. Your kindness will always be remembered. I am sure you have many happy memories to help you at this time.
Love, Diane & Joel
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