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Kathleen Goodwin Obituary

GOODWIN, KATHLEEN A. (O'NEIL), 86, died peacefully Thursday surrounded by her two sons at Harborside Healthcare Pawtuxet Village. She was the wife of the late Peter K. Goodwin.

Born in Providence a daughter of the late John F. & Margaret M. (Murray) O'Neil.

Kathleen was a graduate of Saint Mary's Academy of the Visitation and Bryant College. Prior to moving to Warwick 20 years ago, she was a resident of Edgemere Ave, Providence. She was a communicant of Saint Peter Church, Warwick, and a former communicant of Saint Teresa Church, Providence. Mrs. Goodwin held several secretarial positions at the Providence Police Department, Communications Office, Citizens Bank and retired from the Rhode Island Family Court in 1976.

She is survived by two sons, Peter Kieran Goodwin of Harrisville, RI and Paul J. Goodwin a Providence School Teacher and his wife Suzanne of Warwick. She also leaves three grandchildren, Caitlin, Mollie, and Timothy Goodwin. She was a sister of the late Rev. John F. O'Neil, Hubert J. O'Neil, Mary E. McNamara and Margaret C. Stamps, R.N.

Her funeral will be held Monday morning, at 8:45 a.m., from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home 142 Centerville Road Warwick (Exit 10A I-95). Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Saint Peter Church 350 Fair Street Warwick. Visiting hours Sunday, 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Saint Peters School P.A.S.S Program, 120 Mayfair Road Warwick, RI 02888 in her memory will be appreciated. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Sep. 27, 2008.

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David Valedofsky

October 3, 2008

With deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow for you and your family. My thoughts are with you.

Joe Murray

September 30, 2008

Paul, So sorry for you loss. Just found out today at school. We are all thinking of you at Pleasant View.

Karen Potter

September 29, 2008

Peter ~ Please accept my deepest sympathy on your Mother's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend.

Kristen Mariniello

September 27, 2008

Mr. Paul Goodwin - I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I am thinking of you.

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