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Mary Horan Obituary
She is survived by five children, twelve grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sisters Evelyn M. Silva and Carolyn Guertin, and her cousin Ann Horan. She was predeceased by her husband of many years Edward L. Horan, M.D., and her parents J. Charles and Marguerite Gettler.
Born in Pawtucket, she graduated from St. Xavier Academy and Roger Williams Hospital School of Nursing, and she received her Master of Fine Arts degree from Southeastern Massachusetts University. She was a member of the Providence Art Club, a past President of the Providence Camera Club, a past President of the Rehoboth Garden Club, and a former member of Wannamoisett Country Club. She was an accomplished artist in a multitude of mediums including painting, photography and the binding and restoration of rare books. Her paintings and photographs have been exhibited in numerous galleries including the Witkin Gallery in New York. Several of her platinum prints are held in the permanent collection at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
A devoted wife and mother, a dedicated artist, a lifelong sports enthusiast, an energetic gardener, and lifelong friend to many, she will be dearly missed by her daughter Deborah Sikora and her husband Alan of Wayne, PA, son Richard and his wife Gray of Providence, son Edward Jr. and his wife Susan of Tuckahoe, NY, son Peter and his wife Beth of Darien, CT, and her daughter Kate Farrington and her husband Andrew of Rehoboth. She will be especially missed by her grandchildren Peter and Kyra Sikora, Garrett, Trevor and Wyatt Horan, Mackenzie, Reilly, Grayson and Camden Horan, and Meg, Kitt, and Madeleine Farrington.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Rte. 44, Seekonk, MA. Burial will be at Rehoboth Village Cemetery following the Mass. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 5-7 p.m. in Monahan Drabble and Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence, RI.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Urban Collaborative Accelerated Program (UCAP), 75 Carpenter St., Providence, RI 02903 will be greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent to: monahandrabblesherman.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Horan
Mike and Sue Hogan
March 28, 2008
To the entire Horan Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mom. Liz will always hold a spesial place in our hearts. She will be greatly missed by many.
Mark Drapeau
March 28, 2008
Kate
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, A.J. and the rest of your family. May the memories you treasure comfort you in the days ahead.
Earl Guertin Jr.
March 27, 2008
I will never forget all the good times as a kid growing up going to the Playhouse in Rehobeth of Aunt Liz. Those were some of the best memories growing up in my life. She will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers of many are with the family. Aunt Liz will Always be in my heart!
Bobby Silva
March 27, 2008
One will never forget Auntie Liz, will always remember all the fun we had during the hoildays and events out at the Rehoboth household..... Thanksgiving and X Mas were so much fun , getting together with all our family members..... Liz will be missed by all...........my thoughts and prayers are with you ... God Bless.........
Sharon Shepard
March 27, 2008
Kate, Andy, Meg, Kitt and Maddie - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Try and take comfort in each other and your wonderful memories. I hope that you get to healing quickly.
Sherry Burnett Young
March 27, 2008
I'll never forget all those wonderful times at Sugarbush where Doc and Liz always "skied like a bird". My memories are and always will be of two very vibrant people who loved life and lived it fully.
Frank McGill
March 27, 2008
I remember the Gettler sisters when they attended St Raymond's Grammar School in Providence, RI during the 1930s. At that time, they lived in the Oak Hill Plat section of Pawtucket, RI.
They would walk eight blocks to school, eight home for lunch, eight back to school and eight home at the end of the school day.
They would each have a role in an annual play put on by the school.
When they attended St Xavier Academy in Providence, they would take the Hope Street trolley car.
mike trombley
March 26, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Isabel Peck
March 26, 2008
Kate and family - my deepest sympathies to you. As you may or may not know, I recently lost my father-in-law in a very long battle with multiple myeloma which was very difficult for us. I pray for you and your loss and that you cope with this very difficult time. - Isabel Peck (Lina Oliveira's daughter)
Ray and Linda Sikora
March 26, 2008
To all the Horan Family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mary's many talents have greatly influenced all of you and she will live on through you.
Sincerely,
joeand Louise Karas
March 26, 2008
Sorry to read of Liz' death! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
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