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Louise Viau Obituary

VIAU, LOUISE A. (JOHNSON) 85, died Friday, January 7, 2011 at Scalabrini Villa. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry F. Viau and a daughter of the late Alfred Johnson and Catherine (Black) Bowder; loving mother of Mary Lou O'Dell and David Viau; devoted grandmother of Richard White and Lynette Bernardo; great grandmother of Kayla and Kevin Rosenberg, Madison and Zachary White and sister of the late Alfred Johnson and Arleen Drescher. Mrs. Viau was a communicant of St. Benedict Church. Her funeral will be held Monday at 9 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Benedict Church, Beach Ave. at 10 am. Burial will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Sunday 4-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Benedict Church, 135 Beach Ave., Warwick, RI 02889 will be appreciated. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 8, 2011.

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January 18, 2011

Dear MaryLou, David and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss
upon returning from vacation. Your
mother was a wonderful person and I have
lots of good memories from our childhood.
My prayers are with you all.
Love, Patty Teolis (McGrath)

Patricia Dandeneau

January 12, 2011

Dear Mary Lou, David and families,

I send my deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your wonderful Mother and my dear Aunt. I always had great admiration for her. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love,
Cousin, Pat

Tom Bagaglia

January 11, 2011

To Dave and Laurie,
My deepest sympathy is extended to the both of you and your family during this difficult time. Your mom lives on in your memories, and love never dies. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Norma strobel

January 9, 2011

my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time

Christina Gormly

January 8, 2011

I knew Mrs. Viau at West Bay Manor and she was such a wonderful person. I will always remember her at both West Bay and at St. Benedict's Church. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

James Dias

January 8, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ted Carr

January 8, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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