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Lawrence Jillson Obituary

JILLSON, LAWRENCE E., 75, of Russell Lane, died August 22, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Margaret R. (Bourgeois) Jillson. Born in Barnstable, MA, he was a son of the late Everett J. and Lillian M. (St. Peter) Jillson.

Lawrence retired from Electric Boat, Quonset, where he worked for 16 years. He previously worked for Gorham and the ATX division of A.T. Cross. He was a 4H leader and 4H All Star. Lawrence was a goalie for the Smithfield Old Timers and was an assistant Little League Coach and girls softball coach. He was a member of the Smithfield Senior Center, the Salvatore Mancini Center, and the Smithfield Historical Society. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a past senior vice commander of the Balfour Cole Post #64, American Legion of Smithfield. He enjoyed bowling at Town Hall Lanes, fishing, hunting, and working on his home.

Besides his wife, he leaves his children, Dianne Jillson-Barden and husband Dr. Charles Barden of Wamego, KS and Lawrence E. Jillson, Jr., and wife Kim (Harrington) Jillson of Cranston, four treasured grandchildren, CJ Barden, Allen Barden, Ariana Jillson, and Alexa Jillson, sisters Claire Carolan, Audrey Jillson, Jessica Edwards, and Myrna Latina, and a brother, Everett Jillson Jr. He was brother of the late Pearl Nocente.

His funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 am from the ROBBINS FUNERAL HOME, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul, Providence. Burial with military honors will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn., 245 Waterman St., Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906.

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 24, 2008.
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In paradisum perducant te angeli, Et tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres et perducant te in civitatem sanctam, Jerusalem. Chorus angelorum te suscipiant, Et cum Lazaro quandam paupere, Aeternam habeas requiem. May the angels lead you into Paradise, and may the martyrs come to welcome you and take you to the holy city, Jerusalem. May the choirs of angels welcome you, Where Lazarus is no longer poor. May you have eternal rest. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
-- Brian, Ann, and kids

Ann PAge

August 26, 2008

Larry, Kim & Extended Family,
I've known you for about 10 years now, but never met your dad. I just want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very sad time. God was with him and spared him from futher suffering of a terrible disease. May God be with you all, always and comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Robert Bertulli

August 26, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Robin Collins

August 25, 2008

Margaret, Larry & Dianne and Family
Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorry.. You know we love him and we love your family very much, but know that God wanted Buddy to go home with him. God be with you all always.
Love You
Claude & Pauline
Uncle Claude & Aunt Pauline

Pauline Hawkins

August 24, 2008

We love you Bud and John and I will miss you . We will miss you telling us directions how to take a left or a right , We will miss all the story's you have told us over the years like how you saved me from drowing at Twin Rivers , and many more. We always had so many good memory
we alway had so much fun. Bud you will always be in our heart's forever
Lot's of Love your Sister in-law Theresa & John

Theresa Landry

August 24, 2008

Mrs. Jillson & family I'm not sure if you remember me or not, but I remember Mr. Jillson and how he made every child in the neighborhood feel at home and always welcome. He was a great man. My sympathies to the family and God Bless.

Donna Horan

August 24, 2008

Dear Margaret and Family, I truly sorry to hear of Larrys passing he was a great person, and pretty good goalie

Gene Tetreault

August 24, 2008

I will sadly miss my wonderful Uncle Bud as we shared the same birthday and he alwayes reminded me of that every year and one other special memory how he saved my mother from drowing and i always thanked him for that I always told him if he did not save her I would not be here, i will sadley miss him forever.

Terri Belmont

August 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.

Donald & Barbara Darby

August 24, 2008

Margaret & Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Buddy was a great guy. He will be missed by all his family & freinds. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your loving Brother and Wife.

Art & Peggy Bourgeois

August 24, 2008

Hopefully god has good plans for Buddy....

Frank & Carol Bourgeois

August 24, 2008

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