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Mary E. Makowski, 83, of Manville, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. She was the wife of the late Michael Makowski, Sr. and the beloved friend of Charles Santerre. Born in Burrillville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Esten) Boisvert. Mary graduated with an associate degree in Nursing in 1984 (CCRI) and was employed as registered nurse for many years before retiring in 1999. A member of St. Joan of Arc Church where Mary was a communicant. She was also a member of the Cenacle of the Blessed Sacrament of the Marian Movement of Priests and Children of the Light Charismatic Prayer Group, St. John Vianney Church, Cumberland.
She is survived by her children, Wayne Makowski and his wife Suzanne, Cynthia Marchand and late husband Eric, Ernest Makowski and his wife Jeannine, and Gregory Makowski and his wife Joan, her grandchildren, Stacey Sharma, Kerri Morin, Bobby Young, Daniel Marchand, Sophie Makowski, Jeffrey Makowski, and Bethany Makowski. She also leaves her great-grandchildren, Hannah Sharma, Caleb Young, Hayley Morin, Caroline Morin, Riley Morin, and Cameron Young, her brother, Paul Boisvert, her sister, Judy Ballou. She was the mother of the late Michael Makowski and the sister of the late Ronnie and Charles Boisvert.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, October 5th at 10 AM in Saint Joan of Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Road, Cumberland.
Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland.
Visiting hours are Monday from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the O’Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland.
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Michael Franklin
October 4, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Mary's family. She was a good friend of my sister, Jean Franklin, (also passed) growing up in Burrillville. I was quite a bit younger but remember some of their friends and know that Mary was a good friend of my sister, as well as Rosalie Martel.
Rest in Peace, Mary, along with your friends.
Tammy Huggins
October 4, 2021
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Auntie Mary, may you rest eternally in God's embrace. Love and prayers.
Debbie Fiori
October 4, 2021
My sincere condolences on Aunt Mary's passing to you all. She was always kind and loving. I remember the times spent together as a child fondly. In my prayers and thoughts.
Br. Romeo J. Bonsaint, SC
October 3, 2021
Gregory and Family-
In the name of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, I want to send my sincere condolences as you and your family mourn the death of your mother. She was such a wonderful person. I´m sure she leaves a legacy of her gentleness and kindness in all of your hearts.
Br. Romeo, SC [email protected]

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Maureen Parmenter
October 2, 2021
My deepest sympathy to all of Mary’s family. I’ve known Mary for 25 years and found her deep faith and sweet personality to be a beacon of light to everyone around her. May the Lord welcome His Beloved home at last and May He give peaceful hearts to all of you! Maureen Parmenter
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