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Joan Andrews Obituary
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Forrest A. and Rose H. (Smith) Truesdale, she lived in Riverside for 6 months previously residing in Providence for 70 years. Mrs. Andrews was an office clerk for the former Fleet Bank Operation Center for 15 years before retiring in 1990.
She is survived by two daughters; Lorraine S. Morse of Riverside and Robin I. Andoscia of Pepperell, MA, a son; Arthur J. Andrews III of Warwick, a sister; Beverly A. Perry of Warrenton, VA, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Elaine A. Shaw and Janet M. Forgue.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday August 14, 2008 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 7:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday 4-8 p.m.
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susan quattrucci
August 13, 2008
Lori and family, so sorry for your loss you will be in our prayers, just try to keep all of your memories of her in your heart always. Love Sue,Dana,Joey
Mary Ouellette Ellen Svenson
August 12, 2008
Dear Robin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
We are so glad that we had a chance to meet your Mom- and Mary and your Mom really hit it off!
May your mother rest in peace and be with your Dad.
Love,
Mary and Ellen
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