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Chelis Baukus Obituary
Born in Providence, and a 1942 graduate of Brown University, she was the first woman from Rhode Island to serve as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. She was a veteran of World War II.
Mrs. Baukus was employed at Walsh-Kaiser Shipyard in Providence. She was a life member of the Rhode Island Yacht Club and the Warwick Historical Society.
Her sister is Lorraine B. Jarvis of Brighton, MI. Her brother was the late Grant B. Bursley.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, November 7, from 4-7 p.m. in the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick. Military Honors will follow. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Warwick Historical Society.
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Irwin Kraus
November 6, 2008
I am a fellow member of RIYC and a fellow Marine. I lament that I never had the opportunity to talk over old times and thank Chelis for her service. But here's a try -- I hope you can hear me Chelis:
Semper Fidelis, and thank you!
-
Michael C. Moan
November 6, 2008
Chelis was a friend of mine from the RI Yacht Club. I miss her and her indomitable spirit. She was a fellow Marine veteran with my late father.
God bless you Chelis.
Michael C. Moan
Linda Spies
November 6, 2008
I regret not being able to pay my respects in person. Chelis was a special friend to the Rhode Island Yacht Club and will be missed by her many friends there.
Howie Stone
November 6, 2008
Chelis was quite a women, and an interesting conversationalist---(At one time she shared a double room with my Mom.)....Her absence will be felt by many.Condolences to all her family members.
Christine Byrnes
November 5, 2008
Mrs. Baukus was a great supporter of Brown Theatre. When the Theatre and Dance program were undergoing a major renovation in 1993, she became a donor. How do I know this -- because I was the Box Office Administrator at the time. She often would stop by and say hello as she was on her way to a lecture or something on the campus.
She will be missed. My condolences.
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