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Beatrice Simpson Obituary

SIMPSON, BEATRICE E. (TANDY), age 94 formerly of Orms St., Providence, passed away on October 14th at Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Simpson.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Howard B. and Elizabeth (Hoppe) Tandy.

Before retiring in 1970, she was the co-owner of the former Smith Hill Fish Market for over 45 years. Mrs. Simpson was a 1934 graduate of Cranston High, a 1935 graduate of Bryant-Stratton College, with a Degree in Secretarial Science, and a 1952 graduate of the University of RI with a Certificate in Real Estate. She was also a volunteer for Save the Bay, and Hemophilia Assoc. of RI for many years.

She is survived by 1 nephew, Philip Tandy of No. Kingstown, two nieces, Beverly Tartaglia of Johnston and Audrey Doris of Smithfield. She was also the Sister of the late Howard C. Tandy and Gladys H. Doris.

A Funeral Service will be held on SATURDAY at 10am in The RUSSELL J. BOYLE & SON Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., PROVIDENCE, interment will follow in Pocasset Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hr. prior to the service. For on line expressions of sympathy, visit boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 16, 2008.

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Bob and Audrey Sprague

October 20, 2008

To Phil - We send our condolences to you with the passing of your aunt - we are enroute to Florida. Bob and Audrey Sprague

Carol-Ann McDermott-Cotoia

October 17, 2008

My prayers are with the family.As a child with my dad & grandmother I looked forward to fish & chips on friday from the store.Wrapped in the newspaper.She was so sweet to me and always had time to speak with me,the good old days.God Blesss and keep Mrs B,till we all meet again.

marilyn Tandy-Pascale

October 17, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hope Gerry

October 16, 2008

I sign this book in behalf of Bea's very old and dear friend, Hope Gerry.Hope sends her sincere condolences.Hope has shared many memories through out the years with me.She was a wonderful friend and she will miss her greatly.

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