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Eveline Decelles Obituary
Born in Pawtucket and a resident of the city for over 50 years she was the daughter of the late Estelle I. Decelles.
Eveline was the Choir Director and Organist for St. Mary's Church, Pawtucket and for the past eighteen years at St. Leo the Great Church as well as several diocesan parishes until her illness. Ms. Decelles also worked as a Dental Assistant for Dr. Abraham Schwartz for several years.
Surviving are her sister Therese R. Eldredge and her husband Lewis C. Eldredge Jr. of Cranston.
The Funeral will be held Thursday at 9:00am from the CHEETHAM MORTUARY, 1012 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am in St. Leo the Great Church, 697 Central Avenue. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday 3-7pm. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry, c/o 697 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861. www.cheethammortuary.com
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for Eveline Decelles
Debbie Read
October 17, 2008
Terri & Lew,
Your sister was a very wonderful person and Steph and I really enjoyed visiting with her during the short time that our mom was at Hopkins with her. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie
October 11, 2008
Terri and Lew,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of such a courageous and spirited woman. It was such a pleasure to get to meet Eveline while she was with my mom Bert at Hopkins for those few weeks. You are in my thoughts and prayers, as well as that of my families. Take care of yourselves.
Stephanie Porter
Isabel Almeida-Mota
October 8, 2008
My deepest sympathy in the loss of this great woman. I feel blessed to have made her acquaintance. She made everyone feel special. She was the special one!! She lived life to the fullest, she helped so many people. She made you want to be a better person. I will surely miss you Eve, thank you for being a part of my life. Rest in peace,
gail agin
October 8, 2008
May Evelyn rest in peace, she will always be a pleasent memory.
G. Agin
(St. Mary's Parishioner)
Alice (Hamel) Atkins
October 8, 2008
Dear Theresa, You may not remember me, but I have wonderful memories of Eveline and you. Rest assured, Terry, that she is enjoying heaven to the fullest right now... I hope we meet again some day before too long. So sorry I cannot attend the funeral tomorrow. I'll be with you in thought and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you.
Love, Alice Hamel Atkins
Cathy and Bob Oresman
October 7, 2008
We will miss her so much...Eveline was a part of our lives as we live next door to Dick..She was a special lady who always had a smile on her face. She had such a positive attitude about everything even when things were not fair.. We loved to see her with our precious beagle Sammy. She loved him like he was her baby...There isnt a day that doesnt go by that he looks out the door for her. Miss shall miss her terribly..
Martha Tracey
October 7, 2008
my deepest sympathy to Terry and Lewis for your loss. I will miss her laugh anfd smile. She was the greatest . All my love in heaven Eveline. Some day we'll meet again.Love Marty, Michelle,grandchildren Olivia & Luke
Jeannette (Proulx) Brunelle
October 7, 2008
Dear Therese:
Please accept my deepest sympathy
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