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Stanley Wilkinson Obituary
Col. Wilkinson was born in Providence, educated in Cranston graduating from Cranston High School in 1942 after which he attended Air Command & Staff College and later U.R.I. His thirty-year career in the U.S.A.F. included WWII, the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam War. One of his proudest memories includes 280 missions he flew during the Berlin Airlift. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association, the Berlin Airlift Veterans Association, the Elks Society and was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters Sandy Gertz of East Greenwich, Carol Flynn of Bradenton, FL, a sister Betty Baird of Venice, FL and his grandchildren Lauren, Jeremy, Erika and Scott.
Family and friends may gather at the home of Sandy and Barry Gertz, 10 Howland Farm Rd., East Greenwich Saturday August 30th from 3-7 PM. Contributions may be made to the Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 1903, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433. Go to the Memorial Section at www.afmuseum.com or call 937-258-1218. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com
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Pam and Ron
August 24, 2008
Sandy,
We are so saddened by your dad's passing away. Please know that our every thought and prayer are with you and your family at this most difficult time.May all the wonderful memories you have give you some comfort at this time
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