OSCAR L. HARPIN

OSCAR HARPIN Obituary

HARPIN, OSCAR L., 89, of Lane B, Ramblewood Estate, passed away Wednesday morning at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Frances A. (Landers) Harpin.

Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Jeremie and Agnes W. (Burns) Harpin, he resided in Providence before moving to Coventry in 1998.

Mr. Harpin was a machinist at Leviton Mfg. for 17 plus years before retiring in 1987. Previously he worked at General Insulator Wire. He was a WWII Army Veteran where he was the recipient of the Bronze Star, a loving father and grandfather and an avid Red Sox fan.

He is survived by two sons, Thomas Harpin of Bradford, RI and Michael Harpin of Coventry; a daughter, Gail Lawrence of North Kingstown; a sister, Joan Theroux of Coventry; fourteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late William, James and David Harpin and brother of the late Rose Spence, Clara Rafferty, Irene DeCarlo, Henry and Jerry Harpin.

His funeral will be held Monday at 8 A.M. from the HENAULT- GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 am in SS. John & Paul Church, South Main St., Coventry. Interment will follow with military honors in RI Veterans Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday 4-7 pm. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for OSCAR HARPIN

7 Entries

Linda Cook

March 29, 2010

When we lose someone we love,
We learn to trust some how
That a new life in a brighter place
Is just beginning now...
A place of grace and peace and joy
Beyond all the time and sorrow
Where loving hearts who part today
Will meet again tomorrow.

Although it's difficult today
to to see beyond the sorrow
may looking back in memory help
comfort you tomorrow.

Our thoughts and prayers our with you.

March 27, 2010

GAIL, SAM AND OSCAR'S FAMILY...YOUR DAD WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND I'M SURE HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED, BUT HE'S HAPPY NOW WITH THE REST OF HIS FAMILY.....STRENGHT TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY...WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY....................................ANDY & SUZANNE

Teresa Pacheco

March 27, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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