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Theodore Pickering Obituary

PICKERING, THEODORE W. "TED," 89, of Warwick, died peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at Kent County Hospital with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife and children. Born in Providence, the son of the late Beatrice Pickering, he lived in Warwick for 60 years. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and served in the Philippines. Ted worked as an industrial photographer for BIF Industries in Providence and West Warwick until he retired in 1985. For over 40 years he was a professional wedding photographer and owner of Ted Pickering Studios. To the thousands of brides who he photographed, he was simply known as "Teddy Bear." He leaves three sons, Thomas, Allan and Kenneth; two daughters-in-law, Jane and Lynn; and three grandchildren to whom he was devoted, Lauren, Taylor and Ryan. His funeral will be held on Monday, April 30, at 8 a.m. from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Benedict Church, 135 Beach Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Sunday 4-7 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Benedict Church in his memory would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Apr. 27, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Pickering

24 Entries

Donna Carbone

May 2, 2012

I met Ted at BIF in 1980 and he was the nicest person always had a smile. He took me under his wing and taught me the wedding photography business, met so many nice people, he then helped me to start my own business which i did for many years, I will always be grateful for Ted and what he taught me. He will be sadly missed! RIP TP

Diane Seaman

May 2, 2012

Allan, My heart felt condolences to you and your family members for the loss of your father. Diane Seaman

Paul Petit

April 30, 2012

Dear memebers of Ted's Family,
My sincere condolences to the entire Pickering Family. Ted actually took the photo's of my parents wedding in 1950 ( Gene and Jeanne(Harrison)Petit and I believe Ted also did my Mothers' 4 sisters weddings. I played in a wedding band and I would run into Ted quite often and Ted gave me two color slides he had of my parents wedding. They are the only color photos avalilable as black and white was the photogrophy of 1950. Ted was a kind gentleman who never forgot anyone. I iwll always remember him.
Sincerley,
Paul M. Petit

April 29, 2012

To the Pickering Family: So very sorry to hear of Ted's passing. He was always the gentleman, quick witted and kind. I worked with Ted many years ago at BIF - I was the receptionist at the new facility in EG. Later Ted gave my younger sister Barbara the opportunity to work with him on wedding photography, encouraging her and assisting her when she ventured on her own. He was such a nice guy, I am sure your family has many proud memories of him. My deepest condolescences. Sincerely, Pat Palmisciano Carter

April 29, 2012

Nick and I are so sorry for your loss. Peace will come from knowing Ted was a good person who left you with many fond memories. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones. Fondly, Elaine an Nick Capobianco

Karen Mahone

April 28, 2012

I would pass his old studio on West Shore Road. Ted did my wedding in 1988 and what a great job he did! So sorry for your loss.

Karen Mahone

KATHI SCOTT HARRINGTON

April 28, 2012

TED WAS A GREAT MAN! HE TOOK MANY OF US UNDER HIS WING AND TAUGHT US ALOT ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY. I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR ALL HE TAUGHT ME. (AND OF COURSE HE WAS OUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER AS WELL. TO ALL THE FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Maria Vendresca-Avedisian

April 28, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. I will always remember him as our wedding photographer and family friend.He was always so pleasant and he knew how to put everyone at ease when he was taking pictures. He will be missed.

ALBERT VALLESE

April 28, 2012

SORRY...TO HEAR ABOUT TED.....MY WIFE AND I WORKED WITH TED ...BEFORE WE MOVED TO N.J.

Kim Mather

April 28, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. We wish you peace - and plentiful smiles - as you begin your journey of memories. He leaves behind an incredible family!

Fondly, The Mather/Barlow family

Audrey & Steve Snow

April 27, 2012

My husband worked with Ted at BIF. Ted was the photographer at our wedding and every family wedding after that. Money was tight then and we used Ted's car as our limousine. He was a sweet man and we are glad to have known him.

Bill Tweedy

April 27, 2012

I was saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend and mentor Ted. It was because of him I became a professional photographer. The photographic community has lost a dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family

Ann Brown

April 27, 2012

So Sorry to hear of the passing of Ted. He was the photographer at our wedding in June of 1961. I lost my husband to cancer after 28 years, but I have our memories in our wedding albumn and with that I remember Ted, our photographer.
Thanks for the memories
Ann Brown

Kay McDonough

April 27, 2012

I was saddened to read of Ted's passing. I knew him from BIF many, many years ago. He was a lovely man with a quick smile and wonderful personality. My deepest condolences to the family. Kay McDonough

April 27, 2012

I worked with Teddy many years ago at BIF and on weddings. He was one of the nicest people I have ever known and worked with. He and his family are in my prayers. Rose (Petrarca) Clark

Karen Valletta

April 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. You will be missed, Ted.

Steve and Peggy Biello

April 27, 2012

Aunt Jennie and family,
We are saddened by Uncle Teds passing. He was such a great man, and we have many great memories. Please accept our condolences at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 27, 2012

We were Very sorry to hear of Ted's passing. I worked with him at BIF and he was our wedding photographer in 1958. We have beautiful memories with his beautiful pictures taken at Roger Williams Park. He was just the nicest man always. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. Barbara & Arthur Senecal Ft. Myers Fl.

Cheryl(Lynch) Lucier

April 27, 2012

To the Pickering Family.....I grew up in the neighborhood...Ted did the pictures for my wedding...later in life I Met Ted again and learned he worked with my uncle at BIF....then i met him again when he came to an office I was working and he was known as the TOOTSEY ROLL MAN(everybody loves to see his smiling face).....and then in the last 10 years I met him again because I wrote his insurance....he was a great man.....Sad to hear of his passing...My prayers are with you

Anne and Tom Biello

April 27, 2012

Jennie and Family,
We are so saddened by Ted's passing. He always greeted you with a big smile and camera ready. He was the perfect brother in law and a true gentleman. Our family is left with wonderful memories of him which we will treasure. Rest in peace "teddie bear"
Anne and Tom

April 27, 2012

Jenny and sons,
We always remember Teddy and you with our Mom and Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barbara, Pat, Frank and Jim Pickering and families

April 27, 2012

Dear Allan and Jane,
Kevin and I want to express our sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin and Patty Foster

Leslie Bateman DiPierro

April 27, 2012

I am very saddened to hear of `Mr. Pickering's' passing. He worked with my Dad, William Bateman (now deceased) at BIF, and photographed my wedding 40 years ago. He even drove me to the church in his car. I have beautiful pictures of that special day, thanks to him. He was a very sweet man. My condolences to his wife and children. May he rest in peace.

April 27, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. He was always so special to the Sayer and McCall families. George and I remember the good times we had with him when he was taking pictures of our family, and the niced times George and he shared while working at BIF. Ted was instrumental in getting our son, Richard interested in photography and encouraged him to attend photography school. Our sincerest sympathy to all Ted's family.

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