MacQUEEN, DOUGLAS M., 88, of River Road died Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility, Providence. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Clunan) MacQueen.
Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Matthew and Isabelle (Roberts) MacQueen, he had lived in Lincoln for the past 54 years.
Mr. MacQueen was a wire finisher for the former Collyer Insulated Wire Company, Lincoln for 42 years, retiring in 1982. He was a World War II Army veteran.
He was a member of the AARP, the Fairlawn Senior Citizens and the Central Falls Community Center.
He is survived by his daughter, Laurie S. Burke and her husband, James of Hudson, MA; one brother, John MacQueen, Sr. of West Palm Beach, FL; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William S. MacQueen and Allan R. MacQueen.
A Memorial Service will be held WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 at 11 A.M. at BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln. Burial will be in Moshassuck Cemetery, Central Falls.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call WEDNESDAY from 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. MacQueen's memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860-9929 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfh.com.
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Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Staff of Bellows-Falso Funeral Home
August 10, 2008
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