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ISABELLE MEROLA Obituary

MEROLA, ISABELLE M. (PARR) 80, of Cranston died peacefully at her daughter's home on Thursday November 19, 2009. She was the wife of Roger A. Merola.

She was the wife of Roger A. Merola. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Madeline (Layfield) Parr and had lived in Cranston for most of her life. She was a devoted mother to Valerie J. Pecchia and her husband Ralph of Warwick. She was the loving Nana of Kyla and Austin Pecchia. She is also survived by five siblings and fifteen nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her kindness and strength. The funeral will be held on Monday at 8:45am from The Butterfield Chapel 500 Pontiac Avenue Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mathews Church Cranston at 10:00am. Visitation is respectfully omitted. Kindly omit flowers. Donations to the McAuley House 622 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907 or Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island 1085 North Main Street Providence, RI 02904 to would be appreciated. To sign an online guestbook or for directions to the funeral home please visit THEBUTTERFIELDHOME.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 22, 2009.

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Ernest Layfield

November 22, 2009

Our prayers go out to the family of Isabelle. I am a first cousin, Aunt Madeline was my fathers sister.
Ernest Layfield, Jr, Bradenton, Fl

Betty DeTroia

November 22, 2009

Dear Valerie, Ralph, Roger and children,Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.  She will always be remembered and hold a special place in our hearts.With much love,  Paul & Betty DeTroia

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