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Joan Harrop Obituary

HARROP, JOAN, (SPRINGTHORPE), 74, of Saw Mill Rd., Harmony, a homemaker, died Monday August 27, 2007 at Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield. She was the beloved wife of Donald M. Harrop for the past 51 years.

Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Harold and Matilda (Etherington) Springthorpe, she had been a resident of Cumberland for 6 years before moving to Harmony 43 years ago.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Kenneth Harrop of Haverill, MA, William Harrop of Woonsocket and Sandra Feole of Seabrook, NH, her grandchildren, Micheala, Marissa, Victoria and Jacob Feole, her sister Lois Neilson of Narragansett and several cousins.

Her funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 am in the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rte.44) Greenville. Visitation Saturday 9-10 am. Burial will be in North Burial Ground, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers Association, 245 Waterman St., Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906 will be appreciated. Information and guestbook, visit www.TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 30, 2007.

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September 6, 2007

kenny and billy i knew you in school. im so sorry to hear of your mothers passing..i lost my parents not to long ago.if you would like to keep in touch my screen name is cindy102814 i would love to hear from you billy and kenny..im cindy..

Terri Kinser

August 31, 2007

My deepest sympathy for your loss.Even when you feel lonely and sad may the Angels keep you safe and secure. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

maria and mark baker and judd

August 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

RYAN WILLIAMS

August 30, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Mary Riel

August 30, 2007

Kenny,Billy and Sandra, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I'll be praying for her and all of you during this time. Mary(Tucciarone) Riel

Margaret Savarese

August 30, 2007

We were very sorry to hear of Joan's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
Joe and Marge Savarese

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