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Wilfred Desourdy Obituary

DESOURDY, WILFRED A., 76, of Village Drive, died September 28, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Irene (Pincins) Desourdy. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Raymond and Delores (Berard) Desourdy.

Wilfred worked for the Smithfield School Department for 18 years, before retiring. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Robert A. and Steven J. Desourdy, a grandson, David Desourdy, a sister, Blanche Marra and her husband Don and half-sister Doris Poulette.

His funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the ROBBINS FUNERAL HOME, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Michael Church, Georgiaville. Burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 5-8 p.m.

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

Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 30, 2008.

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Tom Ferraro

October 16, 2008

Bob,

Sorry to hear about your loss, could not attend the services. My god bless you

Take Care

Allan Chagnon

October 10, 2008

Bob,Just wanted you to know I've been thinking of you ,in this very sad time ......your buddy,Allan

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