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Elsie Williams Obituary

WILLIAMS, ELSIE (BUSHNELL) 105, passed away peacefully on Monday December 1, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 2:00pm in Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, 565 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston. To read the complete obituary or leave an online condolence visit THEBUTTERFIELDHOME.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2014.

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Trish Harmon

December 9, 2014

She was an awesome lady, and her legacy lives on. She touched so many lives and I am most grateful that I was one of them. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your precious memories ease your sorrow! Trish, Joe, Sarah, Heather, and Marion

Franne Donovan

December 9, 2014

Candy, I enjoyed hearing about the things you and your Mom did together and you seemed to have a deep relationship. I was also blessed in this way with my mother, who died at age 93, and who I miss all the time. The missing is the price we pay for a life of love. My sincerest condolences.

Sandra [Yattaw] Hoyt

December 8, 2014

Dear Candy and family, sorry we couldn't be there for you at this sad time! {we had a wedding this weekend!] Hoping your memories of your Mom bring you comfort!. Big Hugs and Love . Sandy, and Paul Hoyt [and kisses from our furry ones too ;]

Alice Borrelli/ McAloon

December 7, 2014

Dear Candy and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom...May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. She is now an angel in Heaven watching over you!

December 7, 2014

Forgot to add, Great Grandma and Grand mere.

December 7, 2014

Dear Ann and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. With love, Carolynn Gifford and family

December 5, 2014

Dear Anne and Family,

May you find comfort in the love of family and friends all around you.

With Our Deepest Sympathy
The Schroeder Family and Barbara Crocker

Donna Votolato DiGennaro

December 5, 2014

Mrs. Williams, your work is done and you did a wonderful job. May you rest in peace.

Lorraine DeCesaris

December 4, 2014

Prayers of Peace and Calm.

Florence

December 4, 2014

Candy, Ken and family - my deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time. It is never easy to lose a loved one and there are never any right words to say except that I am very sorry for your loss
You are in my thoughts and prayers

December 3, 2014

Dear Candie,
Deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Sharon Gauvin

Candace Williams Gauvin

December 3, 2014

Mom + Grandma, We loved and adored you! You will always be in our heart's. Miss you, and all your great advice!

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