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Dolores Gainer Obituary

GAINER, DOLORES A., 77, of Cumberland Ave., North Attleboro, MA, died Saturday, October 13, 2007 at Norwood Hospital, Norwood, MA. She was the beloved companion of William J. Walsh for over 45 years.

Dolores was born in Attleboro, MA, daughter of the late Steven and Dorothy Vensky. She had lived in North Attleboro for the past 15 years. Dolores was a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years before retiring from Oakhill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pawtucket.

Besides her companion, she leaves a son, Melvin Cole of Cranston, two daughters, Debra and Diane Gainer, both of South Attleboro, two sisters, Carol Dyl of South Attleboro and Sandra Tarvis of Pawtucket. She also leaves five grandchildren.

Funeral from the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa's Church, Baltic Street, South Attleboro, MA at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling Hours will be Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from 5-7 p.m. For guestbook, condolences and directions, please visit manningheffern.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 14, 2007.

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