Cumberland, Rhode Island
Ernest H. Whitehead, 59, a resident for 20 years of Cumberland, Rhode Island, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, an employee for 10 years in metallurgy of Pease and Curran in Warwick, Rhode Island, before his retirement in 1997, died at Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Home in Fall River, Massachusetts, on Friday, February 1, 2002. Calling hours are scheduled for Friday, February 8, 2002, 5-8 p.m., at Bellows-Falso Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island. Masonic services are scheduled for Friday, 7 p.m., at the funeral home, officiated by the members of St. John's Lodge No. 1, F. & A.M. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 10 a.m., at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 120 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland. Burial will be at Arnold Mills Cemetery, Cumberland. Arrangements entrusted to Bellows-Falso Funeral Chapel, Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Our sympathy goes out to the family. Enjoyed having him at Pease & Curren all those years. Sorry for your loss.He will be missed. Dot & Bob Pease
Bob PeaseWarwick
February 12, 2002
On behalf of Pease and Curren, I would like to extend my sympathy to the Whitehead family. For forty years, Ernie was very much a part of the Pease and Curren family. We are all saddend to learn of his passing. Ernie was a dedicated and caring man; this was reflected in his work ethic. Ernie, your commitment to our company contributed to our success. The chair where you assayed is still in front of what will always be: "Ernie's Scale".
Meredith Curren
February 07, 2002 | Warwick, RI
Ernie,
You you were always a gentleman. Your legacy at P&C will live on...
P.S.
Thnks for the bag balm when my hands were chapped.
Bob Allcock
February 07, 2002 | Tiverton, RI
Ernie was already working @ P&C 32 years ago when I started. Much to Ernie's dismay I sometimes helped him out in the lab. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Paul DIon
February 07, 2002 | Tiverton, RI
sorry about the loss of a friend at work ill miss ernest god bless you all a dear friend at work.
February 07, 2002
My Heart is sadden to hear of the passing of the man I spend the better part of 20 years working next to.My deepest condolences to his family and friends,may he rest in peace.
Steven Carlson
February 07, 2002 | Narragansett, RI
So sorry to hear about Ernie. I did not even know he was sick. I have many memories of working with him @ P&C.
Sandy Frappier
February 06, 2002 | Coventry, RI
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Staff of Bellows-Falso Funeral Home
February 05, 2002 | Lincoln, RI
