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Virginia Handrigan Obituary
Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Harold R. and Helen (Tommila) Vanner. She was the beloved companion of Leon 'Bud' Champlin; loving mother of Kerri Lynn Handrigan, Colleen P. Handrigan and her husband Thomas McGuire of Narragansett and the late Cheryl Handrigan; grandmother of Erin O'Brien, Caitlin Virginia and Celia Ann McGuire; sister of Elizabeth 'Betty' Silva, Linda DeNoncour, Carol Clarke and the late Barbara McGinn, Harold 'Chick' Vannner and Francis 'Peppy' Vanner.
Ginger loved her family and friends. She enjoyed shopping, strolling through Galilee and watching sports.
The funeral will be held Friday at 11:00 AM in St. Peter's by the Sea Episcopal Church, 72 Central St., Narragansett. Burial will be in New Fernwood Cemetery, Kingston. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 PM in the AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pt. Judith Fisherman's Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 386, Narragansett, RI 02882. For guest book and condolences: averystortifuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Handrigan
Barbara & Henry Ciolfi
October 14, 2008
Betty, Linda, and Carol
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of you sister Ginger. I will certainly keep her in my prayers.
Sharon Lillibridge Raymond
October 12, 2008
O.ur thoughts and prayers are with Colleen,Kerri,and Bud
Don DobsonIII and Sharon
Stephanie Conley
October 11, 2008
Dear Colleen and Kerri,
I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a very spunky, good hearted woman who will be missed by so many. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
LINDA HOULE
October 10, 2008
LINDA,BETTY AND CAROL
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AND HAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS.
WITH LOVE
RICHARD AND LINDA
Joyce Lavimodiere
October 10, 2008
Kerri, Colleen, Bud & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ginger had a way of making everyone laugh... you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Christine Lennon
October 10, 2008
Dear Kerri, Colleen & Bud,
May God bless you during this very difficult time and warm your hearts with great thoughts of Ginger. She was such a wonderful lady and truly an icon to our community. Always with a smile, a hearty laugh and a story to tell. I along with so many will truly miss her.
God Bless
Christine Lennon, Joseph & John T.
Susie & Leo Miller
October 10, 2008
Kerri & Colleen,
We extend our sincerest sympathies over the passing of your Mother. She was an icon in Narragansett and will be so sadly missed. She was always so full of life, laughter and good spirits. We send our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Joyce Dailey and Michael Haberek
October 9, 2008
Kerri,
Mike and I just heard about your mom and just wanted to send our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Paula Lang
October 9, 2008
Your mom was good friends with Jeany, she will miss Ginger very much, as will all of us. Ginger was a great lady. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you. God Bless
ROSE & AL VERRIER
October 9, 2008
Dear Kerri & Colleen;
Al and I send our deepest sympathies and prayers for the loss of your mom.
Dr. Anthony/Marie Catuogno
October 9, 2008
Dear Kerri and Colleen:
Sincere condolences;
Dr.Anthony and Marie Catuogno
Judy and Joy
Patricia Crowley
October 9, 2008
Dear Kerri and Colleen and families,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beverly R. Snyder
October 9, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Pinky and Dick McGinity
October 8, 2008
Dear Kerri, We are so sorry to hear of Mom's passing. What a great lady and what a spirited personality she had . She shines in you. !
Cherish her memories and please extend our Deepest Sympathy to all the family.
Mary DeFlorian
October 8, 2008
Kerri and Colleen,
What can I say Ginger was a very dear friend who I had the opportunity to share so many good times with. She made me laugh and will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to your family. Sorry I wont be there for the wake and funeral. Talk to you soon.
Love,
Mary Mac
Marilyn Winter Doorley
October 8, 2008
Dear Kerri, Colleen, Bud and Family:
I am so sorry for the heartache and troubles you are now going through. Your Mom was one of a kind. She was one of the first that I met when I moved to Narragansett and we have had many years of conversation and good laughs together. Believe she is still watching over you and protecting you. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you for the strength and courage to get through this. Love, Marilyn
karen young
October 7, 2008
Kerri and Colleen
With all my heart I want to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of your mom. I just thought she was one of a kind and so wonderful every time I spoke with her. My parents send their sympathy, too. I wish I could attend the services, but my work in Foxboro does not allow the time. My heart is with you though at this time.
Kristin Benoit - Corcoran
October 7, 2008
Colleen & Kerri, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Your mom was a great lady and may your shared memories and good times help you through this time of sorrow
Pam O'Neill
October 7, 2008
Colleen & Kerri,
I know your mom will be sadly missed- I really enjoyed talking and listening to your mom's stories!
Sincerely,
Pam O'Neill
Ware,Ma
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Lineham
October 7, 2008
Dear Colleen, Kerri, and Bud.
Our thoughts and prayers our with you in this difficult time of loss and pain. Ginger was a very special woman and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Ginger will forever be in our thoughts.
Wayne Durfee
October 7, 2008
Dear Kerri and Colleen,
I am sorry for your loss. Your mom was a lot of fun, always in good spirits. I remember she would come into Barnaby's every morning for coffee and if it was busy, she would help to clear tables. She will be missed by all who knew her! My thoughts are with you both.
Jennifer Russell
October 7, 2008
Dear Kerri, Colleen & The Handrigan Family,
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Ginger was a great lady! We will miss her smile and her laugh.
You are in our thoughts.
Jennifer Russell and Teddy McCaffrey
Maureen Mahoney
October 7, 2008
Dear Kerri,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Warmest Regards,
Maureen Cotter Mahoney
Sheila Dixon
October 7, 2008
Kerri and Colleen,
Just this weekend I went to the tower and saw Cheryl's stone, I thought of all of you. Your mother and I often spoke she always stopped to chat with George and I when we saw her out and about. We just spoke to her a few weeks ago. We will miss her very much as I know all of you will always miss her loving grace.
Thinking of you,
Sheila R. Dixon and George F. Barfoot
Tim fitzgerald
October 7, 2008
Kerri and family,
I want to extend my condolences to you and your family. "Ginger" was a great gal and will be sorely missed by me and everyone else. I will be in Florida for the wake and funeral but will be thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Ruth Brown
October 7, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ginger was a great person and we had a lot of fun. I am happy that I got to see her when I was in R.I. in August. I will keep the family in my prayers.
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