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Anne Tessar Obituary
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Leon B. and Anna (Keefe) Nickerson, she lived in Riverside for 67 years.
Mrs. Tessar was a legal secretary and office manager for the Joseph H. Tessar Law Offices for 60 years before retiring in 1975. Anne was communicant of St. Brendan Church for 75 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Besides her husband of 61 years, she is survived by a daughter; Sandra-Lee Gibson of Rockland, MA, a brother; Robert D. Nickerson of Riverside, a granddaughter; Samantha Shuman of Weymouth, MA and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Helen M. McCarty and Albert L. Nickerson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday December 29, in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, Riverside.
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Jenna Manning
December 2, 2007
I only met her a couple times, but she was a lovely, amazing woman. My greatest sympathies to her family and friends.
Samantha Shuman
December 2, 2007
Miss you, Gramma. I love you.
Sandra Gibson
December 2, 2007
Love you Mom.
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