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Esther DeFosse Obituary
Born in New York City, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Nathan F. and Elsie C. (Bliven) Morgan.
She leaves her two sons, Robert H. DeFosse of Winthrop, Mass., and James C. DeFosse of Mystic; five grandchildren; and 10 grandchildren.
A calling hour will be held Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, and will precede the funeral service in the funeral home, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Esther's memory be made either to Watch Hill Care and Rehab., 79 Watch Hill Road, Westerly, RI 02891 or to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860-9924.
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Ernest Jacques
July 9, 2008
Bobby and Jimmy - - my thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time. Aunt Esther was a good woman and I have missed being in contact with you both. Your long lost cousin - - Ernie Jacques
Frank & Mary Bliven
July 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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