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Doris Quinn Obituary
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late William and Estelle (Cambell) Ellinwood. Doris was a daily communicant of Saint Anthony Church, Providence, served as a Eucharistic Minister, and was a member of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
Besides her husband, she leaves her four sons, Robert T. Quinn, Jr., John J. Quinn, Steven P. Quinn, and Daniel S. Quinn; a daughter, Colleen Quinn, all of Providence; two brothers, William Ellinwood of Exeter; and Gilbert Conte of Washington; and a sister, June Jones of New York. She was the mother of the late William Quinn, and sister of the late Donald Ellinwood.
Her funeral will be held on Saturday, at 8:45am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Anthony Church, 549 Plainfield Street, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours TODAY 6-8pm. boyleandsonfuneralhome .com
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Quinn
Joanne OConnor
September 2, 2009
Dear Quinn Family:
Iam so sorry to hear about your mom,i had no idea about her passing till after the fact.She was the kindness person i have every met, always ready to help a person in need. she will be greatly missed.my prayers are with all of you the quinn family. colleen im here if you need me for anything i love you my friend.
Teresa Castillo
September 2, 2009
Colleen, My heart goes out to you and your family. I know how much you've helped your mom and want to express my gratitute as a mother myself, for all the love and support you gave to your mom. One can only hope to have a daughter like you. Pat yourself on the back my friend! Your mom knew you loved her! you are a great friend! In loving memories, Teresa
August 10, 2009
Dear Quinn Family:
I am so sorry to hear about your mom, she's laughing with my mom (auntie blanche) and auntie ester. I always think of her when i make egg salad, when i was younger in her kitchen when she made it she told me she liked it warm, my mom always served it cold and to this day i have not had the courage to try it warm. Maybe someday
All my love
Jo-Ann McCarthy (McGraw)
Bob Quinn Jr.
August 9, 2009
To all my family and friends. Thank you for your love and support through this very difficult time. My mother was loved by everyone. Family was the most important thing to mom. All of your love has helped my family more than anyone could ever know. As mom always believed, love is the answer. Peace and love to all
Patti Ells
August 9, 2009
Dear Quinn Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that she loved her family with all her heart and soul. This was evident to all who had the opportunity to meet her. She will forever live on in your hearts.
August 9, 2009
To the Quinn family, So sorry for your loss. I was so saddened to open the email that Harry sent me. I remember all the good times with Aunt Doris in Rhode Island and the Family reunions at the Lake with her. My Heart goes out to all of you and words cannot express my deepest sympathy.
Regina Russo (Lake Ronkonkoma, NY)
Regina Russo
August 9, 2009
To the Quinn family, So sorry for your loss. I was so saddened to open the email that Harry sent me. I remember all the good times with Aunt Doris in Rhode Island and the Family reunions at the Lake with her. My Heart goes out to all of you and words cannot express my deepest sympathy.
Regina Russo
August 9, 2009
To the Quinn family, So sorry for your loss. I was so saddened to open the email that Harry sent me. I remember all the good times with Aunt Doris in Rhode Island and the Family reunions at the Lake with her. My Heart goes out to all of you and words cannot express my deepest sympathy.
Regina Russo (Lake Ronkonkoma, NY)
Melissa Ranucci
August 8, 2009
Dearest Mr. Quinn (Bob) , Bobby, Johnny, Steven, Danny* and my dearest friend Colleen,
Words cannot express my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you all on the passing of Doris. She was an incredible lady who I will always have the warmest memories of while growing up around your family. I will always fondly remember her heart-warming smile and great sense of humor. You are all like a second family to me and I am so happy to have reunited with you all again, especially you Colleen. You are truly one of my closest friends and I believe our Moms are smiling down at us both and blessing our friendship. May you all find peace and contentment in the knowledge that she is among those who love her dearly and have missed her as much as she will be missed here on earth. You should all be proud of the legacy that she has left behind...for it is inside each one of you. Her life will forever be reflected in each of your lives and her love for you will live eternally inside your hearts and memories of her. May God bless your beautiful family and may his grace be upon you now during your hour of need.
Colleen, may you always remember what an amazing daughter you were to your mother and how incredibly proud she is of you. Your love for her was never more evident than during her last days. You were the embodiment of unconditional love between mother and child. Please remember that in the darkest moments of your life, your mother will ALWAYS be near you and watching over you all.
A Friend Always....
Kellie Ellinwood Micke
August 8, 2009
So sorry to hear about Auntie Doris. My thoughts are with you all.
Joan (Smosna) Grenier
August 8, 2009
Dear Bob, Bobby, Johnny, Steven, Danny, and Colleen,
We are so sorry for your loss. Through the years of growing up with all of you such a vital part of our lives, I recall Doris always with a smile and a word of cheer. No matter what life brought, she had a gift that let her find the joy in each moment. Let her gift of joy and her caring smile be with you in this difficult time.
Love and prayers from the Smosna kids...Joanie, Butchie, Bunny, and Judy
Lee Fitzgerald
August 7, 2009
Bob & Family,
Sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Enjoy the many wonderful memories you have to help you through the days ahead.
Lee Fitzgerald and family
Tammy Martin
August 7, 2009
Dear Steven,Johnny, Collen, Bobby, Danny and especially Mr. Quinn,
I was saddened to hear that your mom passed away. I remember her fondly and talked about her often with my Aunt Doris. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammy Martin
August 7, 2009
Dear Mr Quinn;
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel I lost my mom 11 months ago today and my father 23 years ago. I knw you and your family will miss her.
My deapest symphony to you and your family.
Patricia Fullhart
(cashir at stop $ shop)
Rev. Joseph Protano
August 7, 2009
A wonderful woman, a grand lady and a precious Christian and those titles just begin to describe Doris Quinn. What a blessing it was to serve her, work with her and enjoy time in her presence. She and Bob were the exemplar for their family, the Parish and the neighborhood. God rest her noble soul and bless us through her powerful intercessions. Fr. Joe Protano
Dora Pagliaro
August 7, 2009
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. We will keep her in our prayers.
geatano candelmo
August 7, 2009
danny my prayers and condolences are with you and your family. guy & stephanie
Stacy McNally
August 7, 2009
Uncle Bob,Bobby,Johnny,Steven,Danny and Colleen, I am so sorry for the loss of Aunt Doris, She was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to know. Although she was not really my aunt she always welcomed me into your family. I have so many happy memories of all of you as we were growing up. The family gatherings at the McGees were not complete until the Quinns showed up. We had many good times together.I will always hold a special place in my heart for all of you. I am so very lucky to have known such a wonderful women and her family.Know she is at peace with God now. Aunt Doris was truly a saint.My deepest sympathies to you all. Love Stacy
Donna DelMastro
August 7, 2009
Mr Quinn John Danny Stevem & Colleen,
I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your wife mom and grandma she truly was a wonderful lady us kids as growing up she always excepted us as one of her own I will never forget her smile or wisdom that she has given please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Donna DelMastro & Family
Lisa Newbury
August 7, 2009
My deepest sympathy for entire Quinn family. May you always remember and cherish the wonderful memories, may they live in your hearts forever.
Collen, i am so very sorry for your loss. I wish i could be there with you. You are in my thooughts and prayers. Love Lisa
August 7, 2009
August 07,2009 colleen, you and your family are in my prayers my deepest sympathy to all of you. GOD BLESS DORIS QUINN AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. BERNIE AND SON ROB P.
August 7, 2009
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.I hope your loving memories will give you comfort.
Carol
Domenic Cotoia
August 7, 2009
My prayers and condolences are with the family of Doris, especially Bob. Doris was a Wonderful woman who always had a smile & a kind word!
We will miss her and her lovely singing voice, especially at church!
May God continue to bless her & her family during this sad time!
William "BUD" Merritt
August 7, 2009
When I hear Brattle St. I remember Doris and family. She was my sister Elaine`s best friend. That was over 60 yrs.ago. Since then her and Bob "RED" raised a wonderful family together. My deepest sympathy to all of YOU. A very old friend BUDMAN.
August 7, 2009
I have wonderful memories of my Auntie Doris. We enjoyed many wonderful family gatherings when I was young and I will always cherish those memories. I can just see my father, her brother, welcoming her home to heaven with open arms and love. May God's Grace bless and keep you,
Kim Ellinwood Ford, Cranston
joi lyn mendes
August 7, 2009
Colleen,
You and your family are definitely in my prayers. May your Mother rest in peace.
Lee Ann Yekelchik (Connors)
August 7, 2009
RIP.....I miss you Auntie Doris. Your smile is the greatest smile ever and you wore it all the time. You are a wonderful woman. I will never forget you!! We will all take care of Uncle Bob. I LOVE YOU!!!....(My Auntie Saint Doris)
August 7, 2009
Uncle Bob and family -
My deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss. Aunt Doris was truly a saint!! I will always remember her smiling and laughing and all the stories she had to tell - she could keep us all in stitches for hours with the comic things that happenend in her life. I never knew her to dwell on hardship or tragic things - she will be missed greatly by many people.
love and prayers to all of you,
Lori McGee
Tommy Trenn
August 7, 2009
You shall be missed by all those that knew you. You were one of a kind. I'll miss you laughing at my dumb jokes. When I was lonely you opened your heart and home to me. You shall surely be missed. Rest in peace.
August 7, 2009
Collen,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother and would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bob and Mary Chinn
NANCY KELLEY
August 7, 2009
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.
I HAVEN'T SEEN DORIS IN YEARS, BUT I REMEMBER HER SMILE AND LAUGH. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE FOND MEMORIES
August 7, 2009
Dear Family,
With much regret I had not seen my Godmother, Auntie Doris, in many years, but I have very fond childhood memories of our families, Auntie Doris's face was the first person I saw when I woke from a coma after having a cardiac arresat at the age of 16 years old, I will never forget the comfort I had felt from that loving smile so many years ago, Auntie Doris was truly heaven sent to many, I pray that the grace in which she had lived her life is a comfort to all who knew her best.
Laura White Dube
Patricia Glad
August 7, 2009
Bobby and Family
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. Doris was a lovely lady, and she will be greatly missed. Take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering and she is with God
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