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Louise Eaton Obituary

EATON, LOUISE (JENKINS), 77, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008, at the home of her son in Barrington. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald J. Eaton.

Born in Attleboro, a daughter of the late Albert and Louise (Linkletter) Jenkins, she resided in Cumberland most of her life.

Louise and her late husband were the proprietors of the former Albert Jenkins Company, Pawtucket for 40 years until retiring.

She leaves four children and their spouses, her daughters, Kimberly E. Johnson and her husband Michael of Salisbury, MD, Louise E. Tynik and her husband Jeff of Glen Rock, NJ and Kathleen E. Procter and her husband Kevin of Gansevoort, NY; her son, Donald 'Kip' J. Eaton and his wife Monique of Barrington; her sister, Veronica Horgan of Lincoln; fourteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Albert Jenkins and Roberta Durant.

Her funeral will be held Friday at 8 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, 301 Broad St., Cumberland. Interment will follow at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. VISITATION will be Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062 would be appreciated. www.TrippFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 9, 2008.

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Lisa Costa (Arsenault)

September 14, 2008

Kathy, Kevin and Family,

I was so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. It's always a difficult time, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

chuck Flanagan

September 12, 2008

Kim,Lulu, Kath & Kip,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Chuck Flanagan

Trish Horgan

September 10, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. Bill and I are unable to attent the services but we wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Trish & Bill Horgan

Robin Reifsteck

September 9, 2008

Kim, Lou, Kip and Kathy, it's cousin Robin in Montana. My heartfelt condolences to you all with the loss of your Mom and my Auntie. You're all in my thoughts and prayers and miss you all.

Jay Chelo

September 9, 2008

Dear Kathy and Family,
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Jay Chelo and Family

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