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Loretta Demers Obituary

DEMERS, LORETTA E., 87, of Lees Farm Commons Drive, died Sunday at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility. She was the wife of the late Florian E. 'Pete' Demers.

Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late George and Marie L. (Cayer) Rattey, she lived in North Providence for the past twenty-two years, previously living in Providence.

Loretta was a communicant of Saint Anthony Church, a member of the parish Senior Club, and a volunteer at the Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministry.

Mrs. Demers leaves a son, George L. Demers and his wife Elizabeth; a daughter, Carol A. Dewey and her husband Donald; a sister, Dolores Menard, three grandchildren, Tina Storzbach, Michael Storzbach, and Melissa Colton; and two great-grandsons. She was a sister of the late Leo, Aimee, Ernest, Roland, and Gerald Rattey, Estelle Scanlon and Edna Cousineau.

The funeral will be held Thursday, at 9:00 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Anthony Church, Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Wednesday, 5 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Anthony Kitchen Ministry, 5 Gibbs Street, North Providence, RI 02904 in her memory will be appreciated. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 21, 2008.

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Doris Normandin

October 23, 2008

George,I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother.She is with Our Lord now and he will take very good care of her.My prayers are with you and your family if you need anything let me know.Love Doris

Melanie and Sunil Singh

October 22, 2008

Hello George, Betty & Melissa. We are very sad to hear that Loretta has passed on. Please know that you are all on our minds and in our hearts.

Love,

Melanie & Sunil

Sam and Elaine Rao

October 21, 2008

George,Carol and family. We were very saddened when we heard about the passing of your mother. I will always cherish the memories when we lived on veazie st. and the years beyond. Im sure your mom is at peace in the arms of the lord. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Phyllis Anderton

October 21, 2008

Dear George, Carol and Family,
I was sorry to hear about Aunt Loretta's passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy. I can only imagine what it must be like in heaven with all the Ratteys, having a great party. My thoughts are with you.
Love Your Cousin,
Phyllis

David St.Pierre

October 21, 2008

Pete & carol, sorry for your loss. I hope you can find peace.

Steve & Claire Puleo

October 21, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

John and Lucia Mezzancello

October 21, 2008

George, we are sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts are with you , Betty and Melissa.

Priscilla Geremia

October 21, 2008

George, Betty and family,

We are extending deep and
heartfelt sympathy to you
and your family.

Priscilla and family
(Miner St.)

Mary Rebeiro

October 21, 2008

George, Betty and family,
Iam very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep her in my prayers.

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