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Bonnie Macera Obituary
She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Edward and Barbara Howarth. She was a cashier at Phred's Drug Store of Cranston.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Thomas of Cranston, Brian and Diane daughter in law and grandchild Marc of Westerly, Jason of Westerly and stepson Marc Lautieri of Johnston. Also mother in law Mary Macera of Cranston, two brothers Jim Howarth of Quincy, MA and David Howarth of Cranston.
A funeral service will take place on Wednesday October 10th at 9:00am in St. David's on the Hill Episcopal Church 200 Meshanticut Valley Parkway Cranston. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4-8pm in The Butterfield Chapel, 500 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 50 Maude St. Providence 02908. To sign an online guestbook or for directions to the funeral home please visit www.THE BUTTERFIELDHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Bonnie Macera
Bethany Vale
October 17, 2007
Dear Tom and Family, I was very sad to hear of Bonnie's passing, she was a wonderful, funny, kind person, and she will be missed. I looked forward to seeing her every few months at the office and we'd compare recipes. She loved you all, this was very obvious, my heart goes out to you. In deepest sympathy, Bethany Vale, and all of us at Dr. Hazelton's office.
Vinny Santopadre
October 14, 2007
Dear Dave and family,
I was saddened to hear about Bonnie's passing. I remember working with her and she was so much fun. She was a wonderful person. It was a privlege to have known her.
Curt Richardson
October 13, 2007
Dear Tom & boys and Jim & David; After reading the guest book entries, its apparent that Bonnie lived her life just as I remember her from our family times together many years ago. People loved her no matter how their lives touched one another. She was both fun and giving of herself to others, particularly her family. We pray her illness and suffering is no longer part of her eternal life. I just know people will continue to see Bonnie through the lives of your boys. May God be with each of you during this loss of your wife, mother, and sister. I am sorry Paulette and I were in Chicago and could not be there in person to express our condolences.
Love, Curt & Paulette Richardson
Tom Johnson
October 11, 2007
Brian,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your family time of grief. May the happy memories that you have of your mother bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Shayla Cacchiotti
October 9, 2007
To Bonnie's Family:
I worked with Bonnie for two years at Phred's. She was a wonderful person, and she will be missed so much. I will never forget our Sunday morning shifts when she made me laugh and smile.
My deepest sympathy,
Shayla Cacchiotti
John Rafferty
October 9, 2007
Dear Tom and Family,
I was saddened to hear from my brother about Bonnie. She was like an older sister to me. She and Kathy were the best of friends. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Richard Rafferty
October 9, 2007
Dear Tom and Family, Jim and David,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. As I reflect back on years ago when Bonnie and Kathie were best friends, Bonnie was very much a part of our whole family. I know Bonnie and Kathie are together now and laughing as only they could do. May fond memories bring you peace at this very difficult time.
Rachel Calitri
October 9, 2007
I extend my deepest sympathy to your family. I worked with Bonnie at Phred's until 2 years ago when I moved away. I have known her since I was 16 and she was a kind and wonderful person. She was truly a great friend and co-worker. She will be missed.
Lisa Leonard
October 9, 2007
Dear Tommy and Boys:
Although it has been many years, I fondly remember the birthday parties for the boys and some of the holidays we shared together with Bonnie and your family. Bonnie was so nice to me and my brother and sister when we were children. I always looked forward to going to your house for a visit because she was so nice.
I ran into Bonnie in the beginning of the summer at Zaccagninni's and she seemed so happy. We spoke about my mother and how sorry she was for what she was going through. I am so glad I got to see her that day.
She really was a very nice lady and my Mother always thought alot of her.
My prayers are with you all.
Lisa Vinagro Leonard
Peter and Peggi LaTorre
October 9, 2007
To the Macera and Howarth Families:
We send our heartfelt sympathy during this very difficult time. Bonnie was a "gem"...a wonderful person, always smiling and cheerful. It was a privilege to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers will remain with all of you in the days ahead.
Danielle Cambio
October 9, 2007
To Jay and your Family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
MaryAnn Valente, R.N.
October 8, 2007
Dear Tom & Family, you do not know me but I remember Bonnie from going into Phred's Drug Store. I wondered where she was when I returned from Florida. Bonnie was always very friendly & helpful. May God give you strength through this difficult time. Sincerely, MaryAnn
Herb Richardson
October 8, 2007
Dear Tom and Family, Dave and Jim,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Janice has kept us informed concerning Bonnie's health over the past year and especially the last two weeks. I have a lot of great memories of the time our families spent together and what a real nice person Bonnie always was to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ted Gula
October 8, 2007
Bonnie's family - I have worked with Bonnie for 10 years at Phred's Drug and I can honestly say that she was one of the nicest ladies I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She will always be in our hearts here at Phred's.
JOYCE CULLEN
October 8, 2007
DEAR TOM AND FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT COUSIN BONNIE. JANICE HAS KEPT ME INFORMED ABOUT HER SICKNESS, BUT DID NOT EXPECT IT SO QUICKLY. MY PRAYS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS SAD TIME. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL COUSIN AND HAD A SPECIAL LAUGH, THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET. PLEASE GIVE THE WHOLE FAMILY MY LOVE AND TELL THEM HOW VERY SORRY I AM.
Ollie Northup
October 8, 2007
Our sincere sympathy.
She was a good friend to us.
Ollie and Joyce
Gail (Howarth) Beaudet
October 8, 2007
Dear Tom,Tommy Brian & Jason,
I can't even begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss.It's so hard to believe.
Even though you were all a big part of my life many years ago,it seems like yesterday.
Bonnie was such a wonderful, kind, generous and caring lady.
Please know you are all in a very special place in my heart.
I know this is a very hard time for all of you and my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Love you all,
Gail
Jennifer Ruotolo
October 8, 2007
To Bonnie's family: Bonnie has been a wonderful friend to me. I worked with her for the last 8 years and enjoyed every shift with her. I will always miss her laugh and our morning talks about t.v and recipes. Bonnie will always be in my heart.
Despina Diko
October 8, 2007
Dear Tom and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss- my deepest condolences. I will miss Bonnie- her motherly advice, her cheery smile and outlook on life and her sincere helpfulness while working with her at Phred's years ago. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Powers
October 8, 2007
Dear Tom & Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bonnie. She was a beautiful caring woman. She is now in a comfortable place and she will suffer no more. Bob and I have been touched by Bonnie's friendship and we will always remember Bonnie's kind words and her beautiful smile. May the angels watch over you in this time of need. Love Kelly Powers
Pat Fontes (Phred's Drug)
October 8, 2007
Bonnie will be missed.She was a great co-worker.
God Bless All Of You
Lucille Zammarelli
October 8, 2007
We are all saddened by Bonnies passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, classmates of Bonnies at Cranston West. Lucille Zammarelli, Jessica Topazio DiCostanzo, Kathy Moretti Kawan and
Cynthia DiBiasio Budway.
Diane Anderson (Russo)
October 8, 2007
Dear Tom & family,
Sorry to hear of your lost. May her love for you give you strenght to get thru this time of sorrow.
Dorothy Conlon
October 8, 2007
I extend my heartfelt sympathy to Bonnie's family. I will miss her smiling face and helpfulness whenever I visited Phred's. She was one good woman. God Bless
Kathy and Niall Kenneally
October 8, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. We wish we could be there in person to offer our condolences. Our deepest sympathy, warmest thoughts and love go out to you.
Love Kathy and Niall
PHYLLIS LAUTIERI
October 8, 2007
Dear Tom,
I can't begin to express how saddened I am to hear of Bonnie's passing. This past year must have been filled with so much pain and sorrow for all of you and I can't even begin to imagine what you went through. Life is so difficult and unfair sometimes.
Please know you have my deepest sympathy and I am thinking of you and pray that someday the memories of this last year will fade and you and your boys will find comfort in remembering only the good and happy times you shared with your lovely wife Bonnie.
May God bless you & your family.
With love & heartfelt sympathy,
Phyllis
Beverly Benjamin
October 8, 2007
Tom and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing.
Bonnie was a very good friend of mine. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I will miss her very much.
Beverly and Al Benjamin
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