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Charles Bell Obituary
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George H. and Mary E. (Tedeschi) Bell.
Mr. Bell was a veteran of The United States Navy, having served in World War II aboard The USS Ozbourn DD 846.
He had been employed with Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company for thirty two years, until his retirement eighteen years ago. He had also been employed with Wickford Lumber for ten years.
Mr. Bell was a member of the Jamestown Shores Association and was an avid golfer.
Besides his wife he is survived by a son Charles E. Bell Jr. of Woonsocket; two daughters, Terrie - Lynn Bell of Cranston, and Diane M. Burd of Bellingham, MA; two brothers, George H. Bell of East Providence and Joseph R. Bell of St. Petersburg, FL; and two grandchildren, Steven T. and Jennifer K. Burd.
His funeral will be held Saturday at 11:15 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Rt. 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Burial with military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday 5-8 pm. Gifts in his memory to a charity of ones choice would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Bell
Paula Matarese Johnson
October 5, 2008
Time and Life seem to go so quickly. I am so sorry for your loss but happy you had Charles for all these years. I think of you often. My sympathy to you, Lois, terri, Diane and Charlie. Take care,
Barbara Corcoran
September 29, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you.
Barbara Matarese-O'Brien-Corcoran
Lori & Norman Mageau
September 27, 2008
Terrie,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Bob Moessner
September 27, 2008
Dear Lois, Terrie, Diane and Charlie,
Please accept our condolences and appologies for not being able to attend the services for Charles. He was always well liked and was a great person. Again, sorry for your loss.
Bob, Sandra, Tammy, & Barbra
The Florida Bell Family
September 26, 2008
Dear Auntie Lois, Terrie, Diane and Charlie
Please know that we are thinking of all of you today even though we can't be with you. Our Dad especially would be there if he could. Uncle Charlie will be missed and he will always be loved. We are all so glad we had time to spend with you during your Florida vacations.
We love all of you - Nancy & Bob, Donna & Pat, Carol & Tim and of course our Dad Joe Bell.
Ian Fairbrother
September 26, 2008
Auntie Lois, Terrie-Lynn, Diane & Charlie,
Please know that my thoughts are with you all. Uncle Charlie was a big, boisterous presence in this world. He will be missed.
Maureen (Forrest) Davis
September 26, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Eric Springstead
September 25, 2008
To a very special kind of person who loved the sea, his family and people he admired. He will be remembered always in our hearts. GOD bless you all! - The Springstead Family
Harry McCray
September 25, 2008
to Lois
I am very sorry to hear about Charlie he was always fun and a great person to be around I enjoyed working with him and his company. I am very sorry I will not be able to attend the services I have to work If I can do anything for you just let me know
Harry
Vincent Fairbrother
September 25, 2008
Aunt Lois, Terrie-Lynn, Diane & Charlie,
My thoughts are with you all, Uncle Charlie was special person in our small family, I know my sisters Linda, Kathy and I will miss him greatly. My kids Ian & Cara have great memories of him. How Ironic that Saturday both men your father and ours are laid to rest.
With my heart felt sympathy
Your Nephew and Cousin
V.J. Fairbrother and Family
Ron Osowski
September 25, 2008
To Lois, Terrie, Diane, and Charlie,
I have many fond memories from my close association with the Bell family going back some forty years, and I always held "Uncle Charlie" in high regard. I admired him as a WWII veteran, a hard working family man, and as an easy going, friendly gentleman. I will remember him fondly, and sincerely hope that the support of your friends, family, faith, and warm memories will help you through this time of sorrow.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ron Osowski
September 25, 2008
Dear Uncle Charlie, we will miss you very much. Love, your niece Elizabeth
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