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Marie Healey Obituary

HEALEY, MARIE E. (McCURDY), 85, formerly of Woodland Drive, died Monday at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Healey.

Born in Johnston, a daughter of the late Irving and Helen (Garrett) McCurdy, she had lived in West Warwick since 1952.

Marie was a member of the National Association of Postal Supervisors Woman's Auxiliary, and the Ladies of St. Anne Society of St. Joseph Church.

She was a devoted wife, mother and loving grandmother. She is survived by her children, Jane H. O'Grady and her husband Thomas of Glastonbury, CT, Helen Blanchette and her husband Cyrile of West Warwick, Raymond Healey and his wife Marcia of Mansfield, MA and Robert Healey of West Warwick, 11 grandchildren, Timothy O'Grady, Kerry Anthony, Jennifer McCaughey, Christopher Blanchette, Daniel O'Grady, Kimberly Bryant, Erin Gatto, Lauren, Ryan, Mark and Matthew Healey and 10 great grandchildren. She was the sister of Patricia Devolve of Johnston, and the late James and George McCurdy. She was the grandmother of the late Brian O'Grady and great grandmother of the late Hope Blanchette. Marie is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:00 am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am in Saint Joseph Church, Providence Street, West Warwick. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting Hours Friday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations In Memory of Brian O'Grady, to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall St., 22 Floor, New York, NY 10005. (www.afsp.org) or In Memory of Hope Blanchette, to the March of Dimes, 260 West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903, would be appreciated. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Dec. 6, 2007.

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Ann Marie Nagle

December 17, 2007

I was so sad to hear about the passing of Marie. Unfortunately, I was out of town and my mother could not make it to the service. All of the Nagle family loved both Marie and Ray and always enjoyed the times they would stop by to visit the family. They were both such special people. Over the years we watched how the Christmas card would grow with new members of the Healey clan. I am truly sorry for your loss and know that the wonderful memories will help ease the pain. Warmest regards, Ann Marie

Kathleen Blackburn

December 9, 2007

Helen and Family, I was honorered to be singing in the choir yesterday at your mom's mass. It brought me back several, several years as I recalled our days at St. Joseph's School, our mom's working at the "Christmas Tea and Sale" together and just all the fun times there. As your beautiful eulogy stated, your mom's smile was the best! Thank Our Lord for the wonderful parents we had and the blessed impact on our life's formation. I wish you and all your family beautiful memories, with fun times to come as Mrs. Healey would only want for you all. God Bless You All! Fondly, Kathy Blackburn

Kevin, Linda, Shannon & Caitlin O'Grady

December 8, 2007

Aunt Jane, Uncle Tom and all of my CT cousins:
We wish to extend our condolences to you after the loss of Mrs. Healey. She was a wonderful woman, mother, and grandmother. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Pauline Bourassa

December 7, 2007

To the family of Mrs. Healy,

I extend my condolences to the family of Mrs. Healy who stood by her every day holding vigil. I'm impressed at the closeness of your family which was an inspiration to me. It was a priviledge taking care of Mrs. Healy and knowing her family.


Regards, Pauline Bourassa

Paul Cournoyer

December 6, 2007

Ray and Marcia...I am truly sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of our parents and families being good friends!

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