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Ellen Neff Obituary

NEFF, ELLEN M. (BROWN) 80, of South Kingstown, died Sept. 2, 2008. She was the wife of Robert B. Neff for 55 years.

Born in Winthrop, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Beatrice (Shaw) Brown, Sr. and the sister of Dorothy Miskiv and Thomas E. Brown, Jr. both of Belchertown MA. Ellen lived in Holliston MA for most of her adult life before moving to South Kingstown in 1986. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Brian Neff and his wife Nancy, granddaughters Gretchen and Madeline Neff, of Charlestown and 12 nieces and nephews and their families. She was also the loving mother of the late April C. Neff. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 AM on Saturday, St. Marys Church, 8 Church St., Holliston MA followed by burial in St. Marys Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rhode Island SPCA, 186 Amaral St, Riverside, RI 02915.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 5, 2008.

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Sue Jubinville

September 5, 2008

Bob, You have our most sincere sympathy and condolences. Cary, Sue, Will, Jeff and Bob Jubinville

Sue Jubinville

September 5, 2008

Dearest Gretchen and Madeline, We are all very sorry to hear about your grandmother. You have our deepest sympathy and we're keeping you in our prayers. love, Aunt Sue, Uncle Cary, Will, Jeff, and Bob

Sue Jubinville

September 5, 2008

Brian, We are all very sorry to hear about your mother. You have our deepest condolences, prayers and love. Cary, Sue, Will, Jeff, and Bob

Brad and Cheryl Wilson

September 5, 2008

Mr. Neff,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please let us know if there is any way we can be of help.
Brad and Cheryl Wilson

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