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Yvette Howard Obituary

HOWARD, YVETTE R. (LaPORTE), 75, of Bates Ave., passed away Monday at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank E. Howard, Jr.

Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Wilfrid and Florina (LaBelle) LaPorte. She had been a resident of Coventry for 45 years.

Mrs. Howard is survived by two daughters, Suzanne M. Donovan of Greene and Linda C. Zommer of Warwick; two sisters, Cecile Eccleston of West Warwick and Rachel Klos of Coventry and six grandchildren, Shannon Donovan, Tracey Wilhelmsen, Eugene Zommer, Jr., Eric Boyd, Steven and Kerri Zommer. She was the sister of the late Florina Champlin, Wilfrid LaPorte, Jr. and Lucy Gauthier.

Her funeral will be held on Friday at 8 a.m. from the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in SS. John and Paul Church, 341 South Main St., Coventry. Interment will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery. Visitation Friday 8-8:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, 801 Roeder Rd., Ste. 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910, in her memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 20, 2008.

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KRISTY DONOVAN

August 21, 2008

AUNT SUE, UNCLE JACK & FAMILY I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. LOVE KRISTY & JAIDEN XOXO

Bill & Rita Fox

August 20, 2008

Sue, Linda and families. So sorry to hear of your moms passing. Remembring all the good times and family closeness. She will be missed so much. My heartfelt prayers go out to you all. God be with you. Cousin Rita & Bill

Vina Leite

August 20, 2008

Our condolences to you and your family. She will always be with you.
Watching over your family.

Love Vina & Danilho

Jean Farrar

August 20, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. I didn't see much of your mom or dad but they were remembered dearly. Your cousin Jean and your Uncle Francis Griffith,husband of the late Lora (Howard).

Jean Farrar

August 20, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Your cousin Jean(Griffith,Farrar) and Uncle Francis Griffith(husband of the late Lora (Howard) Griffith who was the sister of your dad, Frank

Annette & Walter

August 20, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. May all of the good memories give you comfort. Yvette is in our prayers.

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