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Kenneth de Wardener Obituary

de WARDENER, KENNETH MURCHISON, 70, passed away peacefully on August 15th.

Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Edouard R. and Aurelie (Murchison) de Wardener. Mr. de Wardener was a regional recruiting manager for Wheaton Industries and Heublein Incorporated. He enjoyed drawing, storytelling and days at the beach. He was the husband of Roberta Johnson of ND.

He leaves his daughters, Kimberly Markarian of East Greenwich, Laurie Palmisciano of CA and Lynne Burris of NY; brothers, Maxwell de Wardener of Exeter, Anthony de Wardener of Narragansett; and half brother of Hugh de Wardener of London, England. He was grandfather of four and also leaves several nieces and nephews.

A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated Monday, August 25th at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's by the Sea Episcopal Church, 72 Central St., Narragansett. Burial will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, Narragansett Firefighters, P.O. Box 3344 Narragansett, RI 02882-0799. averystortifuneralhome.com for guest book and condolences.

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

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 18, 2008.

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Staff at Thundermist Dental

August 20, 2008

Dear Tony & family,
Sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joyce & Tom Egan

August 18, 2008

Dear Tony & Max

We are so sorry to read of the loss of your brother Ken. I have many memories of Brown Street with the three of you.

You ae in our thougts and prayers.

Joyce & Tom Egan

suzanne bagnall-costello

August 18, 2008

Dear Max and Tony:
I am sincerely sorry to learn about your brother , Kenneth. He really was a legend in Narragansett and a true big brother for both of you.
My thougths are with you and your extended family.
Most sincerely,
Sue Bagnall-Costello

Gary Christopher

August 18, 2008

Hi Tony,
Sorry to hear of your loss; especially with your own current health issues.

Best wishes to all in these trying times.
Gary & Kathy Christopher

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