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Alice M. Kerwin

1940 - 2017

Alice M. Kerwin obituary, 1940-2017

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

Alice Kerwin Obituary

Alice M. Kerwin (née White) passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, July 16, 2017. Alice was born in Stephenville, NL, Canada on September 17, 1940, her mother's birthday, and was the youngest daughter of Theresa (née Schumph) and William ""James"" White. She was a proud dual citizen of both Canada and the United States and worked as a teacher in both countries. She was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Alice leaves behind her devoted husband of 42 years, Joe; daughter Julie (Chris), grandsons Coleman and Bennett Cumby; granddaughter Ellie Olszewski-Cumby; brother Ronald (Sandra) White; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She is predeceased in death by her parents, sister Sylvia Riling, and brothers Lawrence and Bernard White.
A memorial mass celebrating Alice's life will be held at 11 AM on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Niceville, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Alaqua Animal Refuge.
You may go online to offer condolences to the family and sign the guestbook at www.heritagegardensfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northwest Florida Daily News on Jul. 22, 2017.

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Josh Brabston

July 27, 2017

I will always remember the days of my childhood going to Joe and Alice's to see my friend Julie. We grew apart over the years but the Kerwins were always on my mind. Alice was a great women and I will always keep her close to my heart. As for Joe, I'll always be your little buddy. Love u guys.

July 27, 2017

It really made me sad to hear about your loss. Although no words can take the pain away, I hope the words recorded at Jeremiah 29:11,12 brings comforts your heart.

Amy Weaver

July 22, 2017

A lovely woman to all who knew her.

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