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Ernest Hollis Obituary

HOLLIS, ERNEST T., 89, of Putnam Pike died Saturday at the Village at Waterman Lake. He was the husband of the late Gertrude K. (Dwyer) Hollis.

Born in Cambridge, MA, a son of the late Ernest W. and Anna (Walsh) Hollis, he lived in Smithfield for three years, previously living in Harwich and Reading, MA.

Mr. Hollis was a WWII Army Veteran and a graduate of Northeastern University. He was a chemist for the Dewey and Almy Division of W. R. Grace until his retirement.

He is survived by his children, Thomas A. Hollis and his wife, Deborah of North Providence, Kathleen Furtado of Newton, MA and Jane Berrigan and her husband James of York, ME and seven grandchildren. Brother of the late Alice Barry, Francis and Stanley Hollis.

His funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 A.M. from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville, RI with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI. Visitation Tuesday 9-10 A.M. Burial private.

For messages of condolence and directions, please visit www.andersonwinfield.net

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

Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 8, 2008.

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Joe Flynn

September 9, 2008

Kathy & family:
There is never a good time to say good bye to mom or dad. The sudden realization when both are gone leaves a gaping hole that will take time to fill with stories and fond memories with family and friendship support. You have all those things and more when you take the time to look around you. Please try to enjoy these few days with your family in spite of the terrible sorrow with the loss of your dad. We'll miss them forever but will alway know how proud we are and will always be because they were here. Give everyone a hug for me (Joe).

Randy Rauso

September 8, 2008

On behalf of everyone here at the Village at Waterman Lake, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Hollis family. We consider ourselves one extended family here at The Village and your loss saddens us all. If we can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to ask. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Karlene Hogan, Activities Director

September 8, 2008

I only knew Ernie from his few years living at The Village @ Waterman Lake. He told me one time that he loved his family very much but that when they were not around, we, the staff, at the Village were his new family. He was always so kind and good to all of his. He will be sorley missed. My deepest sympathies to all his family.

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