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Ann Gavell Obituary

Ann (Sheehan) Gavell, 80, of Woonsocket, formerly of New Hampshire, died Thursday, September 3, 2020 in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of Glen Gavell. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Isabel (Finn) Sheehan.

Ann was a caregiver for the state of New Hampshire. She was a member of St. Theresa's Church in Henniker, NH. Ann served on the Boy Scouts of America MA Council, and enjoyed BINGO and yard sales.

Besides her husband, Glen, she leaves her son, Peter S. Powell of Buffalo, NY; her sister, Ruth Marden and her husband Jonathan of Bradford, NH; and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her brother, Arthur Sheehan.

Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. A Mass of Remembrance will be held at St. Theresa RC Church in Henniker, NH at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America at https://donations.scouting.org/#/national/give/appeals.

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Published by Concord Montior on Sep. 5, 2020.

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Betty Roche

August 30, 2024

Aunt Ann, many great photos and memories of my childhood with you as my Aunt. Remembering how you would always chew on my brother David's ear whenever we would see you!! It brings a smile to my face! Thank you for the wonderful memories
May you rest in peace
Betty Jane

Wayne & Sandy

September 7, 2020

Uncle Glen, I'm so sorry for your loss. Ann will be missed by many. She's with our Lord and Savior.

September 6, 2020

Rest in peace Aunt Ann,
Love always,
Betty Jane
XO

Tricia Garback

September 6, 2020

Ann was another mother to myself and my husband. She was warm, loving, and no-nonsense. The world is richer for her life on it.

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