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Claire Dodd Obituary
formerly of West Warwick, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Haydn and Roseala (Brouillard) Dodd. She was a resident of West Warwick for most of her life.
Claire was the owner/operator of Dodd's Transportation & Warehouse for many years before retiring. She was the first woman appointed to the Board of Directors for the RI Truck Owner's Association.
Claire was her happiest when spending time with her grandsons. They were the light of her life. She enjoyed entertaining whether it be clambakes at the beach house or her well-known Labor Day Parade parties.
She is survived by a daughter, Lyn (Gibeault) Bernadyn of Coventry and two grandsons, Tyler and Trevor Bernadyn. She was the mother-in-law of the late Mark Bernadyn and sister of the late Dorothy E. Mello.
She was a communicant of SS Peter and Paul Church. Claire was involved in many organizations such as the WW Lions, WW Girls Softball, Christmas Is and NEADS to name a few. She will be remembered for her generosity, love of community, fund-raising efforts, hard work and dedication as well as her willingness to assist others.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 10:00 am from the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy Street, West Warwick followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in SS. Peter & Paul Church, 48 Highland Street, West Warwick. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, West Warwick. Visiting hours Tuesday 4:00-7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions to the East Greenwich Animal Protection League, 44 Worthington Road, Cranston, RI 02920 in her memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com
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Nornan Bedard
April 24, 2018
Today I do not mourn you're passing instead I celebrate your Loving Life. You supported me when others doubted me, you opened doors for me, and together we broke new ground. Today our accomplishments are still celebrated every Labor Day Sunday night. Because of you I was able to light the Parade of Lights. Tonight the memory of those times burn brightly in my mind and I will never forget that you made it possible. Enjoy your reward in Paradise until I join you there to march in our Heavenly parade. All my undying love.
April 24, 2018
Lyn so sorry for your lose I work for you mom and took care of you way back in the 60's Emilie
April 23, 2018
Lyn,
I remember the good times we shared with your mom when we were neighbors on Maple Ave in the 1950's/60s.
Dolly (Mary Imbriglio)Malcolm
Jocelyn MacLaughlin
April 23, 2018
Lynn. So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a great lady
April 23, 2018
Lyn,
So sorry for your loss, your Mom was a wonderful woman. When we brought our daughter home for the first time, she was one of her first visitors!
Condolences to you and the family-
Sheree McGill (SIL of Pat Lambert)
Jocelyn MacLaughln
April 23, 2018
Lynn my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.she was a great lady
Fred Rioles
April 23, 2018
Lyn,
Very sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Fred Rioles
April 22, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
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