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J. Charland Obituary
Mr. Charland lived most of his life in Pawtucket before moving to Cranston in 1985. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He was the owner of J.E. Charland Oil Company of Pawtucket for many years, retiring in 1986.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph Charland of Cranston and Edward Charland of Florida, four daughters, Jean Litton of North Carolina, Robin Andrade of S. Easton, MA, Diane Lanoie of N. Attleboro, MA, and Dorothy McNamara of N. Providence, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Patricia Charland. He was the brother of the late Albert and Raymond Charland.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 9am from the COSTIGAN-O'NEILL Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Sacred Heart Church, 38 Park Street, Pawtucket. Burial with military honors will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI, 02860, would be appreciated. www.rifuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for J. Charland
Peter kanarian
October 13, 2008
Ed, I am sorry to hear the loss of your dad.
BRIAN DRESSLER
October 10, 2008
ED WAS A VERY NICE MAN,
AND I MISS OUR TALKS.
Joanne Taylor
October 9, 2008
To the Charland family,
Diane,Robbin,Dottie and all,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a wonderful family you are. May love and support from family and friends comfort you.
Sue Pitassi (Gildea)
October 8, 2008
Mr Charland (Ed)
i am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Your family is in my prayers
Paul Sysak
October 8, 2008
Coach Ed,
Got word from Dan in R.I. of your loss and just wanted to send you my thoughts and prayers for you as well as you dad! I hope things are well and wish all your family the best.
Nikki Belleville
October 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kelly Sawtelle
October 8, 2008
Robin and family....I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe Schiavulli
October 8, 2008
Dorothy and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I will certainly keep you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Joe Schiavulli
Peter Curran
October 8, 2008
Sorry to hear about your loss Ed was a great person and a good neighbor.
Formerly of:
27 western promenade
Doris Normandin
October 7, 2008
Joe you have my deepest sympathy.I am so sorry to hear of your lost now his suffering is all over with and he is at peace.I know that you will miss him but you have all the happy memories to remember him by if you need anything let me know.You are in my prayers.Love Doris
The O'Neill Family and the Staff of Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home
October 7, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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