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Earl Read Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of Doris (Proulx) Read of Cranston and the late Earl A. Read, Sr. Loving father of Earl A. Read, III of Coventry, Nancy Read Pirnie of Hope Valley, and Lynn Read Beck of Phoenix, AZ. Caring brother of Elizabeth Farnham and Loretta Low, both of Cranston. Beloved Poppa of nine grandchildren and a great granddaughter.
Earl had been a Printer for Jay Packaging in Warwick for 27 years, retiring in 1998. He was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps and a member of Mary Carpenters Beach Meadows and the Wickford Art Association. Earl lived for his family and grandchildren and enjoyed spending his summers in Matunuck.
His funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 A.M. from THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in St. Joseph Church, 854 Providence Street, West Warwick. Burial with Military Honors will follow in North Burial Ground, Providence. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday 4-7 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 North Halsted Street, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60622 or St. Joseph Church Choir, 854 Providence Street, West Warwick, RI 02893 would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org
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for Earl Read
Ronda Keating
December 11, 2007
To The Family:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Ronda
Karen Carreiro
December 11, 2007
Nancy, Lynn, ER and families.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your parents have left a wonderful impression on everyone they came in contact with. They will forever be in my heart and your families will forever be in my prayers.
Love Karen
Chris and Kim DeJoseph
December 10, 2007
Earl and Amy - please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. I am glad that I was able to know him and your mom. It was very heartbreaking to hear of this terrible news, but find some comfort in the fact that he is together with your mom and they are watching over your entire family and will ALWAYS be with you. I'm sorry that we were unable to attend the services, but please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers at such a very difficult time. Love, Chris and Kim DeJoseph
Susan Yanno
December 9, 2007
Lynn,Nancy and Earl,
My heart goes out to you and all of your family. I have many childhood memories with your Dad and Mom that I will always remember. I am sure that they are looking over you all and very proud.My Mom and Dad really wanted to come to pay their respects but, with weather and my dad do alittle too much in the yard he needed to rest. Please know that we all send our sympathy. May the memories and love bring you peace.
Love Sue (Sherblum)
Yanno
Mary Pratt
December 9, 2007
Nancy, Lynn, & Earl Jr., So sorry to hear of yet another loss in the Read family. Your parents were always so very special when we were little. My family is thinking and praying for you.
Mary (Sherblum) Pratt
NettieRose and Bruce Cooley
December 9, 2007
Earl and family,
our hearfelt sympathy to you and your family. Although Bruce and I didn't know your father, it is fair to say that he had quite a great deal in raising a strong son. Know that he is very proud of you and your family and along side of his beautiful wife they will continue to watch over you and guide you. May you all find peace in their loving memories.
Joshua Pirnie
December 8, 2007
Pop i love and mis you.. make sure you give beamie a hug and kiss for me.we need stregth to get through this time of turmoil. i love you both and miss you both... You will both be in my thoughts and prayers forever.. Love, Josh (Joshman)
Joshua Pirnie
December 8, 2007
Pop i love you and i hope you and beamie are doing good... make sure you give her a hug and kiss for me... i love and miss you both so much
Donna Ravo (RICU RN)
December 8, 2007
To the Read Family I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was such a sweet man. He'll be smiling along side your mother as they watch over you.
Your father was a pleasure to take care of. God Bless.
Cheryll Lambert
December 8, 2007
Nancy,Lynn,and Earl-
Our thoughts and prayers are with and your families at this difficult time. Cherish all memories with your parents.I have quite a few that I won't forget. They were wonderful people and will be missed greatly.
May God bless you all.
Love, Cheryll and Ray (Lambert)
linda knutton
December 7, 2007
Dear Doris and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and comfort you in your grief. Sincerely, Linda Knutton (Pilgrim Senior Center)
Brenda and Paul Burns
December 7, 2007
Dear Lynn and family-
So sorry to hear of your father's passing- I hope you find comfort in the fact that your parents are together once again. You are in our prayers!
SUE FERNANDES
December 7, 2007
I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THIS, MR. READ WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN. HE SAVED MY SANITY ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION IN 04.HE WAS THE TYPE OF FATHER I WISHED I HAD. THE ONLY COMFORT THAT I HAVE THAT HE IS NOT WITH US, IS THAT HE IS WITH HIS BELOVED WIFE. TOGETHER THEY WILL BE LOOKING OVER THEIR FAMILY TO KEEP THEM SAFE.
Wally Pickford
December 7, 2007
To the Read Family: Earl was a good kid and a great guy. Together with his beloved wife, Jacqueline, he presided over a beautiful brood, mixing firmness, fairness and fun in exactly the right amounts. He (and Jackie) played a big role in my coming of age. I'll always laugh at his terrified facial expression when he allowed me to drive his brand new 1959 Chevy Impala into Downtown Providence to pick up Loretta at the end of her Amica Insurance workday. Earl's stoneface turned into dread when I turned confidently the wrong way down a busy one-way street. Forgive me for being unable to pay my respects in person. God bless Earl, Jackie and your whole family.
Linda and Jay Beck
December 7, 2007
Jay and I are very sorry for your loss. We wish you all the love and support that only family and friends can bring to you at this time
FRANCES ANN RIENDEAU
December 7, 2007
NANCY, LYNN, EARL ....
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME....
FRANCES RIENDEAU, D.BCH, FL
Jack & Sandra Sahagian
December 7, 2007
Earl & Jackie were very special people. Jack and I loved them dearly. They were always there for us during the summers we spent in Matunuck. Their smiling faces, helping hands, and encouraging words will always be part of the best memories we had in Matunuck. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Elizabeth Mowchan
December 7, 2007
Nancy and family, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Ron and Betty
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