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Bernardus Dirkes Obituary

DIRKES, BERNARDUS, 67, of Graystone Street, a machinist for the former Gilford of Maine, died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at RI Hospital.

Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, he lived in Warwick for 3 years previously living in Uxbridge, MA and Woonsocket. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and served two tours of duty.

He is survived by his children, Michel P. Davidson of Alexandria, VA, Patricia Amyot of Greenville, Christopher E. Dirkes of Austin, TX, Christopher M. Brooks of Uxbridge, MA and Albert L. Brooks of Warwick and six grandchildren

Visitation to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday 5:00-8:00 pm in the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville, RI. Funeral and burial will be private. For messages of condolence and directions, visit www.andersonwinfield.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 23, 2007.

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