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Donna Orpwood Obituary
Born in Providence, she was a devoted daughter of Richard L. Raymond of Florida and Ann (Baccari) Raymond of West Warwick.
Mrs. Orpwood was a Teacher for the Warwick School Department at Holliman School. She graduated from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor and Master Degree. She was a member of the Warwick Federation of School Teachers and was a communicant of Christ the King Parish where she taught C.C.D.
She was the loving mother of Samantha, Brittany, and Stephanie Orpwood, all of West Warwick; cherished granddaughter of Germaine Raymond of Cranston; caring sister of Scott M. Raymond of Greene and Beth A. Zambarano of Cranston. She is also survied by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held Monday at 7:45am from THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00am in Christ the King Church, 120 Legris Avenue, West Warwick. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Sunday 5-8pm.
In lieu of flowers gifts in her memory to Hasbro Childrens Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Orpwood
Duke, Jo & Grace
October 27, 2008
To Steve, Sam, Brittany, Steph & Ann
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Donna touched the hearts of many people, and will be deeply missed by the people who knew her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elaine Kenyon
October 25, 2008
Donna was my sister in law and not only that, she was a friend.
I was really pleased she managed to come over for her nieces wedding, it was a brave and courageous thing to do given that she was not at all well. But she did it, for that
I am glad. She is at peace now. Will miss her a lot and love her for ever. God bless.xxxxx
amanda m
October 21, 2008
i had mrs.orpwood 6 years ago for 6th grade. she was a great teacher and will be missed by her students, family, and friends forever. :(
The Buccella Family
October 19, 2008
Dear Orpwood Family,
My Daughter had Donna as a kingergarten teacher 2 years ago and she just adored her. She has started many children on their path to the future in a wonderful positive way and will always be remembered for this. Donna has burned many memories in our minds that we will never forget. We are so sorry to hear of her passing and wish the best of luck the Orpwood Family. May she rest in peace.. May God's strength help you during this difficult time.
Kim Aquino
October 16, 2008
To the Orpwood Family: Our sincerest sympathies are with you and your family. May God's strength help you to make it through this difficult time and may you feel the peace that she is with our loving God and no longer in pain. My son was in her class this year and we only had the opportunity to meet her on a couple of occasions. I'm saddened that we did not get to know her more.
Dios La Bendiga (God Bless you)
Isaiah's family.
Mikayla Costa
October 16, 2008
Dear Sam, Britney and Stephanie,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you all the best.
Kriss Sellitto
October 16, 2008
To Donna's Family,
Donna touched so many lives through teaching, adults and children alike. Her greatest gift has been her love and devotion to her family. May you all find comfort and smile in her memory.
Autumn Stailing
October 15, 2008
I am so sorry about your loss. Donna was a great person and alot of fun to be around. My deepest condolences.
Kellie Driver
October 15, 2008
Sharing in your sorrow
Thinking of you and wishing
we could be there
to hold your hands.xx
Kellie,Danny,George & Charlie-Jane
Denise
October 13, 2008
Steve & Family,
We all know Donna fought very hard for a long time. We have to believe she is in a better place with no more
suffering and pain.
Love,
Denise
Samantha Elliot
October 13, 2008
Dear Mrs. Orpwood,
I had you 6 years ago in 6th grade and I've come to be a better student thanks to you. Your memory will live on forever in my heart. You helped me along with my nana to achieve my dreams and set high goals for myself because you knew I could do anything that I set my mind to. I'm sorry that I couldn't make it to your wake, but I have just had a lot on my mind and it bothers me to see you gone. You will be greatly missed and Holliman will never be the same, and I just wanted to say thank you for being there for me
Dennis & Anne Baumlin
October 13, 2008
Dear Steve and Girls,
Dennis and I are so sorry to hear about Donna. She was truly a very special person. We just saw her and the girls in June, she looked great after all she has been through.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Carbone
October 13, 2008
To the Orpwood Family
My grandson Joshua had Donna as his kingergarten teacher and he just adored her, we are so sorry to hear of her passing.
Patti Andrews
October 12, 2008
Dear Steve and family,
I was so very sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Although I have not seen you all for a few years now, I will always have funny memories of her to keep in my mind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bernadette Elliott
October 12, 2008
To Stephen, Samantha, Brittany and Stephanie.
I truly can not find the words that will bring you comfort during this time of great loss. But I can tell you that Donna loved each of you a great deal and really tried her very best to give you all of herself. I also know that during these last five years she fought for her life and to give you all some wonderful memories of your time together. Donna has taught me that we need to live each day to the best of our ability and not give up the fight.
I wonder if Donna will be teaching the angels in heaven?
Ellen Gourse
October 12, 2008
I am sorry for your loss and extend my sympathy to the Orpwood family. My daughter is a former Holliman student. (Rebecca Gourse)
Latisha Rodas
October 12, 2008
To the family of Mrs. Orpwood,
My family was blessed to have Mrs. "O" as our kindergarten teacher two years in a row. We have grown to know her as a very special person and she will be missed. We will never forget the beautiful person she was. Our hearts go out to you for your loss.
Gillian Stribbling
October 12, 2008
May Donna now be at rest.With deepest sympathy. Our love and thoughts are with you. xxxx
golie grant
October 12, 2008
thinkin of u all god bless may she rest in peace xxxxx
Lisa and David MacDonnold
October 11, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Debbie Petisce (Raspallo)
October 11, 2008
To all the members of the Orpwood Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I worked at Holliman School, but left about 5 years ago. Donna was a wonderful person. She loved not only her family, but her friends and students as well. May it be comforting to know that she is home with the Lord, and all her pain and suffering is over. She is not gone....she lives in your hearts now and forever. Find peace in the days ahead and God Bless all of you!
October 11, 2008
Dear Ann, Steve, Sam, Britney and Stephanie,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Donna was a wonderful woman who cared very deeply for her friends and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Betty Tanner
Michelle Hudson
October 11, 2008
On behalf of the Holliman School PTSO, We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to you on the loss of Mrs. Orpwood. She was a great teacher who we all enjoyed working with. She will be missed.
Holliman PTSO
Michelle Hudson
October 11, 2008
We were sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Orpwood. My son had her as his kindergarten teacher a few years ago and he always said how nice she was. We hope you find some peace in knowing that she is now at peace.
October 11, 2008
We are so saddened (and shocked) of Mrs."O" passing. She was a wonderful teacher & will be greatly missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Sal, Lisa & Samantha Sperlongano
Judy Baccari-Sischo
October 11, 2008
Dear Ann, Steve, Sam, Britney and Stephanie,
All my love and sympathy for your loss, although I am sure that Gramma Rose was waiting with open arms to greet her granddaughter, may you find comfort knowing she is at peace. . We will treasure her memory always. Love Aunty Judy
Alison and Fiona Graham
October 11, 2008
Out Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time of sadness. Mrs. "O" was an inspiration to her students at Holliman, striving to create lifelong learners of each one of them. She touched Fiona greatly. She will be missed.
Juana Sage
October 11, 2008
To the Orpwood Family,
Our hearts go out to you with the loss of a piece of your heart. Mrs. "O" (as my daughter Destiny called her) has touch the hearts and minds of so many of us.She will be greatly missed and so many children will never experience the touch of a caring teacher and friend.
God Bless and Keep you
Destiny,Juana,David Sage
Paul Martinelli
October 11, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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