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Ferdinand Alves Obituary

ALVES, FERDINAND, 94, Charlestown, and formerly of Warren passed away Sunday afternoon at Westerly HealthCare Center in Westerly.

He was the husband of the late Virginia J. (Perry) Alves. He leaves a son Daniel Michael Alves of Charlestown.

Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren, where family will receive friends Wednesday 4-7pm. Funeral Thursday 8:45am at the funeral home, 10 am in St. Mary of the Bay, RI. Burial will be in St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery in Warren. For additional information please visit: www.celebratewithsmith.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Dec. 9, 2008.

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ROBERT AN ELSIE GARDNER

December 11, 2008

WE WILL MISS HIS LAUGHTER AN HIS JOKES. AND HIS GREAT SMILE THAT MADE HIM SHINE. WE LOVED HIM VERY MUCH. AND WE ARE SO SORRY.

James Johnson

December 10, 2008

Uncle Dan & Aunt Darleen,
Papa will be greatly missed. I will always remember him as a great man who was very proud of his family. With love and sympathy, Jamie

DARLENE BORGES

December 9, 2008

DEAR DAN AND DARLEEN,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DAD'S PASSING. HE WAS SUCH A GREAT MAN. WE ENJOYED THE TIMES WE SPENT WITH HIM. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. DARLENE AND BORGIE

Linda & Gil Wallander

December 9, 2008

Dear Dan and Darleen,
We are sorry to hear of your Dad's death. He lived a long life and is now reunited with his wife. You will miss him but know he is in a better place. Sov i Ro.

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