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Barbara Stanley Obituary

STANLEY, BARBARA (DUFFY), 65, of Warren, died Saturday, at Miriam Hospital. Beloved wife of Elliott W. Stanley.

She worked previously at Brown & Sharp and more recently for the Bristol Warren School District as a teacher's aide.

Loving mother of Christopher W. and Shaun E. Stanley, both of Warren, R.I. She was the sister of Rose Helen Barrie of Cranston and the late Matthew T. Duffy, Jr.

Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 School House Road, Warren, where the family will receive friends 4-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Funeral will be Wednesday 9 a.m. from the funeral home, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Bay Church at 10. Interment will be at St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Warren Fire Department Rescue Squad, 1 Joyce St., Warren, RI 02885. Visit: www.celebratewithsmith.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 18, 2008.

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Sandra Actis

November 23, 2008

Dear Elliott, Shawn and Chris, So sorry for your loss. We were so surprised to hear about it. Know that all of you are in our prayers, especially Barbara. Love and Prayers, Sandra and Joe Actis

Dolores DiMeo Duffy-Carroll

November 18, 2008

My prayers and sympathy are with you all. May Barbara rest in peace.

Paula Ferreira

November 18, 2008

Chris - So sorry to hear about your Mom. I did not know her personally but I'm sure she was a great person seeing she has a great son. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Sincerely - Paula Ferreira

Debbie Latzko

November 18, 2008

Chris, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Field

November 18, 2008

Elliot and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. We always enjoyed your visits to Leeds. Please come again. Those memories are very special. All our love, Mary, Larry and Becky

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