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Jane Brosnihan Obituary
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late August S. and Lydia (Rebello) Dias. She was a lifelong resident of East Providence.
Jane had recently retired after 17 years as head cook at the George J. West Elementary School. She lived a lifetime of service and care for others and was active in community organizations including the PTA, in which she was a past president, and the Forever Young Club. She was a devout parishioner of St. Brendan's Church in Riverside.
Her greatest interest and source of satisfaction was in helping those in need. She lived for the chance to share as much of her immense heart, strength, friendship, and humor with family and friends. She was an avid fan of the New England Patriots and of the Boston Red Sox.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her sons, Steve of Bristol and Ron of Brunswick, NY; her daughters-in-law, Susan Brosnihan and Despina Brosnihan; her cherished grandsons, Nicholas, Alexander and Thomas of Brunswick, NY; and her sisters, Christine Duquette of East Providence, Lorraine Care of Salado, TX, and her identical twin, June Mace of Seekonk. She was also the sister of Thomas Rainey of Providence and the mother-in-law of the late Diana Golden Brosnihan.
Her funeral will be Monday at 8:30am from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Brendan's Church, Turner Ave., Riverside. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday 4-8pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jane's memory to the Golden Opportunities Fund, c/o PO Box 111, Bristol, RI 02809 or to The Program in Women's Oncology, Women and Infants Hospital, 101 Dudley St., Providence, RI 02905. www.rebellofuneralhome.com
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for Jane Brosnihan
Walt Erndt
August 14, 2008
Dear Ron and Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. She must have been one amazing person, keep those memories close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Walt & Val Erndt
Jennifer Scalia Wilbur
August 13, 2008
Dear Steve,
I was so sad to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Regards, Jennifer Scalia Wilbur
Cancer Genetic Counselor, WIH
Maria Marino
August 10, 2008
Tom & Family,
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy. I worked with Jane for 17 years at George West School. She was an amazing women. She always gave so much of herself to everyone and Jane always saw the good in people. I loved her deeply and cared about her very much. She will be deeply missed by all. I have so many beautiful memories of Jane, she will never be forgotten. You were truly blessed to have such a beautiful women in your life. Her memory will live on At George West School.
Jeanne Strong
August 10, 2008
To all of the Brosnihan family and their many friends, my heartfelt sympathy. Jane was a very special and loving woman and will be dearly missed.
Ruth Leech
August 9, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss of such a kind and thoughtful woman. Our Deepest Sympathy to all.
Ruth, Scott & Jessica Leech
Arlene Oliver
August 9, 2008
I send my symphathy to Steve, Ronnie and family. I was a PTA and Neighbor friend. I am saddened to hear of Jane's death. I know what you are going through right now. I lost my husband and my son Philip had a heart attack July 15th. Jane was a very hard working, friendly person and always made you feel at home. Always trying to help anyone. To bad people like her don't live forever.
Dawn Mills
August 8, 2008
Uncle Tom, Ronnie & Steve....
Our deepest sympathy to you! We loved Auntie Jane, very much, and will miss her dearly! She did so much for everyone she loved! & Was such a thoughtful person! Our love and thoughts are with you!!
Love Always, Dawn, Matt, Linsey & Alyssa ..XoXo!!!
Dawn Mills
August 8, 2008
Uncle Tom, Ronnie & Steve....
Our deepest sympathy to you! We loved Auntie Jane, very much, and will miss her dearly! She did so much for everyone she loved! & Was such a thoughtful person! Our love and thoughts are with you!!
Love you guys!
Michele Wilt (Cordeiro)
August 8, 2008
Uncle Tommy, Steven and Ron,
We will all miss Auntie Jane dearly. We all loved her so much and could always count on her to help out, give advice or just listen.
Keeping you in our prayers,
Will, Michele, Holly and Ashley
BARBARA A. (SALERA) WILSON
August 8, 2008
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JANE'S PASSING. MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE BROSNIHAN & MACE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. COUSIN TO THE PIMENTELS....
Cynthia & Ernie Patterson
August 8, 2008
Dear Tom and family: My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I enjoyed my cousins humor and spending time with all of you at cousin Maries. I wish I could be there to give you strength but I can't travel with Ernie right now. My prayers are with you. We know she is with the lord. Cousin Cynthia
Marie Macedo-Raposa
August 8, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. I've known Jane since grammar school and was always happy to see her. She was a very warm and friendly person as well as the rest of the family. She will be missed.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Janet Miller
August 8, 2008
Dear Mr. B., Ron, Steve and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. B. passing on. She was always such a nice person and I enjoyed our conversations. She had a special way of making me feel welcome in her home.
Kevin and I will be away and unable to attend her wake and funeral. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers and we send our deepest sympathies.
Janet and Kevin Miller and Family
Pat Kruizenga
August 8, 2008
Words cannot express my sincere condolence's. Jane will be remembered for all the good times we had as young women growing up.
Cesar Astralaga
August 8, 2008
I am terribly sorry for your lost.
I will keep you both in my prayers.
Michelle Kwolek
August 8, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss.
August 8, 2008
Dear Christine, I am so sorry to read of your sister's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....
Judi Castellone ( Faria)
ronda french
August 8, 2008
Dear Steve and Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom.
Hope that all the great memories that you have shared can get you through this hard time. Ron and Ronda French
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