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David Stevens Obituary

STEVENS, DAVID C., 74, of Mulhearn Drive, died Thursday October 30, 2008 at Kent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the husband of Lorraine A. (Percival). They celebrated fifty-three years of marriage together.

He was the son of the late Michael A. 'Mickey' and Minna (Schoennagel) Stevens. Mr. Stevens was a truck driver for thirty years for Dodds Transportation, Narragansett and Lincoln Race Track and Monahan Trucking before retiring in 1990. He was a member of the teamsters local #251. He was an Army veteran serving in Korea. He loved gardening, fishing, nature and his family.

Besides his wife he is survived by four sons Michael A., Gregory D. and his wife Christine L., Eric C. and his wife Helen, and Jeffrey S. Stevens, one daughter Laura Minna Daley and her husband Timothy J., four sisters Jeanne Sjovall, Gloria Coutcher, Marlene Maher, Isabel Coutcher, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is predeceased by two brothers Theodore and Charles Stevens.

His memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday November 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the St. Mary's Church, Church Street, West Warwick. Burial will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Audubon Society of RI, 12 Sanderson, Road, Smithfield, RI 02917.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 3, 2008.

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Kathy (Mann) Sikorsky

November 8, 2008

Mike and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you during this time of grief.

Fred & Dot Weiss

November 8, 2008

Dear Lorraine & family,
We were with you in spirit and in prayers for your David. We know he will continue to be telling stories in heaven for all to enjoy. Fred and Dot

Maureen (Podgurski)DiChristofaro

November 7, 2008

Greg and family,
I was sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sharon Nelson

November 6, 2008

Jeff,

I was sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sharon Nelson (Sheila's Aunt)

Bud Alves

November 5, 2008

My deepest sympathy on your recent loss.
Sincerely,
Bud Alves

Dennis and Darcee Etchells

November 4, 2008

I'm very sorry for your lost had many good time on the farm and with the family my thoughts and prayers are with you all

Cindy Roussel

November 3, 2008

Jeff and Family,

I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

wendy @ casey phillips

November 3, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Allen&Shannon Andrews

November 3, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jody Iannone

November 3, 2008

Jeff & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
With Deepest Sympathy.

Sheryl & Barry Licker

November 3, 2008

Lorraine, Mike, Greg, Jeff, Eric, Laura and Families. We wish to extend our deepest, heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Dave will forever live on in your heart.

TONY CANIGLIA

November 3, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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