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Sheila Kawa Obituary

KAWA, SHEILA A., 54, of West Greenwich, died Thursday December 11 at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA. She was the beloved wife of Russell A. Kawa.

Born in Warwick, a daughter of Helen D. (Szura) Studley of West Greenwich and the late Robert A. Studley, Sr.

Besides her husband and mother she is survived by two brothers: Robert A. Studley, Jr. and Gary A. Studley both of West Greenwich and five nieces and nephews.

Service will be Private. Should friends desire contributions to St. John's Lodge #1, Scholarship Fund, c/o Edward F. Ellsworth, 9 Grassy Plain Rd., Barrington, RI 02806 in Sheila's memory will be appreciated. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Dec. 14, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Roger Budz

December 16, 2008

Russ, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. God
bless you and your family during
your time of sorrow and mourning.
Roger

Steve Thompson

December 16, 2008

Russ,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

GREGORY MARTEL

December 16, 2008

Our Prayers are with you

George Schlough

December 16, 2008

Russ,
I was very saddened to hear of your loss.

Jill Robinson

December 15, 2008

Dear Kawa & Studley Family,
So sorry to hear about Sheila. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.

Love,
Jill Robinson (Harold's daughter)

Chad Thetreault

December 15, 2008

May God look after you and your family members.

Helen Dube

December 15, 2008

Russ
Very sorry for your loss.
Sincere and warmest sympathy.
Helen Dube
&
Family

Brian Keith

December 15, 2008

Russ - There are no words for me to tell you how sad I am to hear of Sheila's passing. Please accept my sympathies and know that your brothers at Moosup Lodge will keep you in our prayers.

Earl & Ann Randall Randall

December 15, 2008

Russ,
Please accept our deepest, heartfelt symphathy at Sheila's passing. May God be with you at this time and bring you His peace.

Michael Dodge

December 15, 2008

Dear Russ,

Please accept my deepest sympathies,and (as always) if there is anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Chris Carrott

December 15, 2008

Russ,
Sorry for you loss.

Chris Carrott
Moose-up lodge 113

Steve McGuire

December 15, 2008

Dear Russ,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. You and Sheila are in our prayers.
Steve & Maureen McGuire

Frank Maxim

December 15, 2008

Russ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank & Jean Maxim

Chris Maxim

December 15, 2008

Russ,
Words cannot truly express how sorry I am for your loss. If there is anything and I mean anything that I can do to help out please do not hesitate to call on me..Your friend & brother.

Bill Elrod

December 15, 2008

Brother Russ:
So dear a friend as you are to me it especially grieves me to learn of your wife's passing. You are in my prayers. Words will not heal you only time and your wonderful memories you made together.
Our love to you,
Bill and Dottie Elrod

karen lynch

December 15, 2008

Russ,

May the love of friends and family carry you through the loss of your loving wife, Sheila.

Ridk and Kay Lynch

John and Densie Simao

December 15, 2008

Russ:
Our Sincere condolences at this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Herbert H. McGuire

December 14, 2008

Dear Brother Russ:
Please accept our sincere condolances on your loss. May the Lors be with you in your time of need. Joan & Herb McGuire

Glenn Gardner

December 14, 2008

Russell,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and that of the offices and members of Ionic Lodge to you on the passing of Sheila. My God bless her and you.

Fraternally

Gary Kaufman and Miriam Ross

December 14, 2008

Russ:
Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time. You are in our prayers. We are here if you need us.

Linda Curtis

December 14, 2008

Dear Russell - I was sorry to hear of Sheila's passing. Sheila and I worked together many years ago at Cornucopia and you helped get the chairs for my wedding. Sheila was a wonderful, down to earth and talented person. I hope the memories of her help you get through this difficult time. With sympathy, Linda Curtis

Mark and Caryl Freedman

December 14, 2008

Dear Russ,

Our sincere sympathy to you on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Walter G Phaneuf

December 14, 2008

Sincere condolences.

David & Pamela Mahon

December 14, 2008

Dear Russell;
You have our most sincere sympathy at this most difficult time. Heaven has surely gained an angel.

Joe and Anna Brearley

December 14, 2008

Russ - We extend our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your wife. You are in are thoughts and prayers.

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