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Alice Cotter Obituary
It is with profound sadness we announce the death of Alice (Murphy) Cotter, just a few weeks after celebrating her 80th birthday.
She was the daughter of Edmund and Mary (Canning) Murphy and the wife of Emmett J. Cotter, with whom she would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary this summer.
Alice's proudest achievement was her three children, Alicia Reynolds (James Reynolds), Thomas Cotter (Douglas Beebe), and Meghan Keller (Jeffrey Keller). Her greatest joy was being the best Nana, boasting about her five grandchildren, Jamie, Sarah, and Hope Reynolds, and Murphy and Emmett Keller.
Alice was predeceased by her parents and siblings Edmund, Anne, and Vincent Murphy. She is survived by her sister Rosemary Murphy.
Alice was a strong believer in Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower. She lived a message of love each day of her life. Alice acted with compassion whenever she encountered someone in need. The three elements guiding and supporting her throughout her life were her unshakeable faith, loving family, and cherished friends.
We are glad she is at peace, but her love and support will be sorely missed.
Calling hours will be Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Raymond's Church, 1240 North Main Street Providence. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers Alice has asked that you consider donations to The Ehlers Danlos Society, 1732 1st Ave., Unit 20373, NY, NY 10128.
For directions, and condolences, please visit www.boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Jeanne Raimondi
March 8, 2020
Dear Emmet and family, my sincere and deepest condolences for your loss. Alice was of one the warmest and dearest women I knew and I cannot thank her enough for sharing her deep faith and wisdom with me.
Kathy Kelly
March 6, 2020
I recently found Alice after more than 50 years and was so looking forward to spending time with her. We worked together at New England Telephone Company . My heartfelt sympathies to Emmett and family.
Lillian Norton Johnson
March 5, 2020
As a friend of Alice's sister, Ann 'briefly at Classical and then.at Rhode Island College, I knew the whole family. They were always dear to all Ann's friends. My sympathy to Rosemary and Alice's family on the loss of a special lady.
Erin McCarthy
March 5, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Emmett and family.
Alice was always full of light and love which goes on brightly to eternity. We met at St. Francis Chapel and shared our gift of hospitality. A wonderful woman! I know she is with God. May He comfort you and console you with His Divine Mercy!
Janine Cote
March 5, 2020
God's Grace to Your beloved Family Alice.
Thank You for sharing all Your God filled wisdom with Me over the years as I cut Your hair. You will be remembered by Me always. You rock that crown beautiful Lady!
March 4, 2020
Hard to believe the delightful Alice is gone!
Emmett and Family, you'll be in our thoughts and prayers,
this weekend. We will be with you, in spirit. Joe and Anne Ilacqua.
March 4, 2020
To Emmett and family: Sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. With Sympathy Bob Salerno
Gloria Santostefano
March 4, 2020
Dear Cotter family,
My deepest sympathy to all the family.
When I would see Alice at Green Hill, it was always a pleasure.
She will greatly issued.
I feel privileged to have known her.
God' s peace and comfort to the whole family.
Sincerely,
Gloria Santostefano ( Feisthamel)
Fred Shaw
March 4, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the Cotter family.
Patricia Pampel
March 3, 2020
RIP a warm and wonderful person
My deep felt sympathy
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