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Camilla Horton Obituary

HORTON, CAMILLA W. (WHITE) 93, passed away at the Ballou Home on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Horton. Born in Tyner, NC, a daughter of the late Timothy and Bertha White, she resided in Pawtucket most of her life. Cam served as a 2nd Lieutenant Army Nurse during World War II. She was the Maternity Ward Supervisor at Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket for almost 40 years and was also a Unit Supervisor at Miriam Hospital, Providence for 20 years. After her retirement, she worked at several local nursing homes. Cam was an active member of Park Place Congregational Church for over 70 years, and served on many committees. She leaves a son, Robert E. Horton, Jr. and his wife, Manuela of Woonsocket; a daughter, Candy C. Stewart of No. Providence; 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by Services at 11 a.m. in Park Place Congregational Church. Interment will follow at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. VISITATION will be Monday 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Park Place Congregational Church, 71 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be appreciated. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to the loving and caring staff at the Ballou Home and The Holiday Retirement Home. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jun. 20, 2014.

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Susan Montario

June 24, 2014

Bob am so sorry . RIP Cam

Helen Mussington

June 24, 2014

I will missed Cam dearly . May she rest in
Peace with the Angels of caring as she did
With her time on earth . Bob my prayers are
With you & your family ... Am so sorry about
Your loss.

Sheila Perez

June 23, 2014

My sincere sympathy to Camilla's family. I thought the world of her and it was a pleasure to know her and care for her.

Linda (Waugh)Viera

June 20, 2014

Candy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of our moms & us together. Cam was a wonderful lady. She and Peg are rocking babies together again.

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