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MELANIE HOWES Obituary

HOWES, MELANIE C. (WIRTH), 91, of Coventry died on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the Coventry Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Luther E. Howes.

She was born in Provi dence, a daughter of the late Jacob and Florence (Breitenstein) Wirth.

She leaves a daughter, Suzanne C. Taylor and her companion David Sampson of Coventry; two granddaughters, Melanie C. Silva and her husband Keith of Charlestown and Amy S. Albaugh and her husband Steven of North Kingstown; five great grandsons and one great granddaughter. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 10 am in St. Paul Episcopal Church, 55 Main Street, Wickford. Burial in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc.-RI Chapter, 222 Richmond Street, Suite 204, Providence, RI 02903.

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

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 14, 2009.

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Nicole Tourgee Winsor

August 15, 2009

Suzanne, Melanie, and Amy (and your families)..
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful lady. Although it was so long ago, I am proud to say that I made many, many trips to the beach in the little blue car with her!!! Your mom/gramma was such a warm, caring lady and I know she loved all of you very much. She is at rest now and all of the wonderful memories that you shared with her will help you through this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nicole

melanie silva

August 14, 2009

To My family and friends,

We are so appreciative for all of your support through this difficult time. My gramma was a wonderful person and I personaly only have goood memmories. To those of you who will understand this, going to the beach in her little blue car everyday in the summer. Parchesi with her g-grandaughter Lisia and checkers with her g-grandson Drew. She is going to be missed everyday. God Bless and thank you. WE Love You Gramma...

Melanie, Keith,Drew, and Lisia

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