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Leona Miles Obituary

MILES, LEONA M. (SAUVE), 92, of Kilburn Avenue died peacefully Thursday, August 14, 2008 at the home of her granddaughter in Lincoln. She was the beloved wife of the late T. Arthur Miles.

Born in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Richard and Emma (Larsh) Sauve, she had lived in Lincoln for over 58 years.

Mrs. Miles was a communicant of St. Jude's Church, Lincoln, where she was instrumental in making baptismal bibs, and also butterflies for the Mass at Easter.

She was a corporator of the Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket.

She is survived by one son, David A. Miles of Rumford; two grandchildren, Philip D. Miles and Sybil L. Miles-Castellone, both of Lincoln; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Nicole and Lauren Garcia, and Ian and Ashley Miles; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Richard Sauve, Dorothy Dolan, Anna Fitcher and Sr. Rella Sauve, O.P.

Her funeral will be held TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 at 9 A.M. from BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in St. Jude's Church, 301 Front Street, Lincoln. Burial will be private.

Relatives and friends are invited and may call MONDAY 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Miles' memory to the Scandinavian Retirement Center, 50 Warwick Avenue, Cranston, RI 02905 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfh.com.

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

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 16, 2008.

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