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Margareta Broms Obituary

BROMS, MARGARETA M., 79, of Arthur Street, died Friday, July 25, 2008 in the Miriam Hospital, Providence.

Ms. Broms was born in Providence a daughter of the late Carl G. and Mathilda K. (Engstrom) Broms.

She had been a key punch operator for the Providence Gas Company for many years until her retirement and was a member of Pioneer Lodge and Star Lodge Vasa Order of America.

Ms. Broms is survived by her brother Nils G. Broms of Warwick and her niece Lisa Spencer of Cranston.

Her funeral service will be Tuesday at 11 AM in the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Friends will be welcomed one hour prior to the service. Interment in the East Greenwich Cemetery. Should friends desire, donations in her memory to one's favorite charity will be appreciated. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 28, 2008.

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Gloria Tanguay

August 9, 2008

I was deeply saddend to hear of the loss of Aunt Margaret. I have very fond memories of her and Uncle Ed. My sympathy goes out to all her family & friends.

July 28, 2008

Nils & Family,
Our thought and prayers are with you.

Mike & Cheryl Deletto
Barefoot Bay, Fl

LeRoy & Nona Thell

July 28, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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