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Muriel Van Dusen Obituary

VAN DUSEN, MURIEL (LAGASSE), of Riverside, passed away on Friday October 26, 2007 at home. She was the wife of the late Frederick Van Dusen, Jr. She was a secretary for the AAA for 19 years and with the Bristol Elderly until she retired at the age of 81.

She leaves two daughters; Carol Armbruster of Clinton, MA and Arlene Desrochers of Riverside, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late George Lagasse, Vivian Fiola and Loretta Gauvin.

Her funeral will be held on Monday October 29, 2007 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m. Calling hours are Sunday 4-7 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Muriel's memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be deeply appreciated.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Oct. 27, 2007.

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Linda Weinman

October 29, 2007

Dear Arlene and family, I am sorry for you loss. Your mother was always so sweet and will be missed.

Sincerely,
Linda
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Jim Dinsel

October 28, 2007

Muriel served as Secretary for the Norton, Ma Senior Center following her retirement. She was a lady and loved by all.

Nancy Tateosian-Danielian

October 27, 2007

I worked with Muriel many years ago at the AAA. She was always a kind and sweet woman. May she rest in peace.

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