Louise B. Toole

TOOLE, LOUISE B. (BARRY), 76, of Barberry Dr., Rumford, died Thursday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Intake Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Wm. K. Toole, II. They had been married 51 years.

Born in Providence, daughter of the late Louis F. and Mary V. (Murphy) Barry, she had lived in Rumford for the past 40 years. Louise was a kindergarten teacher in the Providence School System for a number of years.

Besides her husband, she leaves one son; Wm. Barry Toole of Becket, MA and one daughter, Ellen C. O'Donnell of New Milford, CT. Three grandchildren, Benjamin Toole of Becket, MA, William J. and Grace C. O'Donnell of New Milford, CT, two step grandchildren; John Patrick and Michael O'Donnell of New Milford, CT. One brother; Robert L. Barry and one sister Rita M. Barry of Providence.

Louise was a graduate of Elmhurst Academy of the Sacred Heart and Rhode Island College. She served as a Eucharistic Minister at Evergreen Nursing Home, and was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church in Rumford. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for many years. Louise was a longtime member of Wannamoisett Country Club, and an avid bridge player there.

Funeral from the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket Monday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret's Church, Pawtucket Ave., Rumford at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ATAC Research Fund, 7890 Mc Lain Dr., #4, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 or Home and Hospice, Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 in Louise's memory.