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Rita Couto Obituary
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Alfred Erickson and the late Eva (Lawson) Holden, she had lived in Providence for most of her life and in Cranston for five years before moving to Coventry in 2001.
She worked in the jewelry industry for several local companies including Trifari, Coro and Spiedel and had also worked at Rau Fastener before retiring in 1970.
She is survived by her son Ronald B. O'Neill and his wife Elaine of Cranston. She was the sister of Robert Erickson.
Funeral from the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick, Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Church St., West Warwick at 11:30. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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loretta lagasse
November 4, 2008
rita riverview wont be the same with out you i was glad to have come visit you on thursday although you couldn't speak to me with words those nods told me all you have touched my heart in many ways taking care of you was a pleasure now you have earned those angel wings and can rest at piece loretta lagasse CNA
loretta lagasse
November 4, 2008
rita you were one of the sweetest people ive had the pleasure taking care of at riverview it was great seeing you on thursday although you couldn't speak with words you awnsered me with your nods and touched my heart in many ways i know your at piece now and have earned those angel wings . signed your riverview family god bless
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