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Roberta Dickenson Obituary
54, of Warwick passed away August 6, 2020 at home. She was the daughter of Matthew Celona and the late Dale (Leach) Celona; step daughter of Sandra (Anderson) Celona; companion of Robert Boudreau, with whom she resided; mother of Chelsey and Justin Dickenson and sister of Brenda Celona, Robin Munson, Thomas Celona and Erik Gardner.
Roberta graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1987. She began her career with Lifespan in 1988 as a Medical Technologist in both the research and clinical laboratories. In 2007 she received a certificate of Molecular Laboratory Diagnostics from Michigan State University. In 2009 she was promoted to manager of Lifespans Microbiology Molecular Laboratory and more recently the manager of the Anatomic Pathology Laboratories.
She enjoyed spending time camping with her boyfriend Bob, gardening and spending time with her dogs Dodger and Rosie. She enjoyed attending country music concerts with her daughter and sisters.
Roberta was full of life, brightening everyone's day with her positive outlook and kind heart. She was always putting others first.
Visitation, with masks and 15 people maximum at one time, will be held Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in the PONTARELII_MARINO HOME, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in Roberta's memory to the Lifespan Cancer Institute at Rhode Island Hospital at https://giving.lifespan.org/Support-Lifespan-Foundation. For online condolences, www.pontarellimarinofunerals.com.
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Brenda Celona
August 4, 2024
Tuesday will be 4 years there isn´t a day that goes by that I don´t think of you. I have so much to tell you, thank you for finally coming to me in my dream
Bette Harrison
August 3, 2024
In our thoughts and prayers
Bette n Bill Harrison.
Miss you Brenda
Brenda Celona
June 16, 2021
It is almost a year and I am finally reading the condolences here and other places including my own social media.
I miss a her so much, she is forever in my heart.
Brenda Celona
June 16, 2021
❤ It is almost a year and I am finally reading the condolences here and other places including my own social media.
I miss a her so much, she is forever in my heart.
Cindy Aubin
August 13, 2020
Chelsey, We are so sorry to hear about your beautiful Mom. I always enjoyed the time we spend together when you were in school with Casey and Taylor. May all your beautiful and loving memories comfort you and your family at this time. Sending you our love xo
Mary Rossi
August 12, 2020
To Roberta's family and friends. Please accept my sincere condolences. I doubt if anyone will know me, Roberta's mom was my step sister. Its too bad we really lost touch all these years.. From what I just read Roberta was one of a kind and her family must be very proud of her and all her accomplishments.
Eleanor Balassone
August 11, 2020
To the Celona Family: Sending sympathy and prayers for your loss.
Debra
August 10, 2020
Brenda, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister.thinking of you at this very difficult time
Nadine A. Beirne
August 9, 2020
Chelsey and Justin I am so sorry to read of the loss of your mother. She was such a wonderful mom when you were in my first grade classroom at St. Benedict's School. Will keep her and you both in my prayers. Nadine A. Beirne Retired first grade teacher. St. Benedict's School.
Bette n Bill Harrison
August 8, 2020
Brenda Bill And I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. God Bless
The Staff of Pontarelli-Marino Funeral Home
August 9, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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