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Owen McDermott Obituary

McDERMOTT, OWEN C., JR., July 30, 2008. Husband of the late Aurore M. (LaFontaine) McDermott. Father of Owen C. McDermott, III, Marie I. Efros, Kathleen M. Samson, and the late Robert R. McDermott. Brother of Mary Goyette, Catherine Ricci, Richard McDermott, and the late Donald, Albert, and Thomas McDermott, and Margaret Gaudet. Companion of Sally Friedman. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Residence 1 Shalom Drive, Warwick.

Funeral Saturday, August 2, at 7:45 a.m. from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Providence Street, West Warwick. Visiting hours Friday 4-7 p.m. Burial with military honors in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 1, 2008.

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Robert Samson

August 1, 2008

Dear Kathy,
We are saddened at you and your families lost. The memories you all have will live forever in your lives. They will help you through the present and guide you through the future.
May God bless you, Owen, and all the family that you loved.

The Samson Family,
Bob, Dian,and Sandra

CHRISTOPHER & MICHELLE GOYETTE

August 1, 2008

WE ARE SADDENED BY OUR LOSS

Sylvia Varadian

August 1, 2008

McDermott Family and Mrs. S. Friedman, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Owen a few times on family "get togethers" and he always made me feel welcome. Keep his memories close to your heart. Sylvia

Rachael Rose- Mcdermott

August 1, 2008

Grandpa, thank you, thank you, for being there for my son during his illness, your love and support and many prayers meant more than you will ever know. I know from heaven you will watch over my children along with the rest of our family who has passed away. I know you and dad our together and are ok now and I will think of you every day when I think of mom and dad. love Rachael

Paul Goyette

August 1, 2008

Just wishing to express my condolences for my uncle

Elaine Kirwin (Gibeau)

August 1, 2008

Dear Kathy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It's been a very long time since we've seen each other but you and your family were a big part of my life when we were growing up. My prayers are with you.

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