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Gail Denham Obituary
Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Marie Kinman. She is survived by her husband John "Jack" Denham of 48 years; her son Craig Denham and his wife June of Millbury, Mass.; her daughter Karyn Huber of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; and her daughter Korie Roberts and her husband Kevin of Sarasota, Fla. She was the proud grandmother of five grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Luther Kinman of Rockland, Mass., and her sister Corliss Merkel of Westerly.
Gail worked for many years as a Secretary for Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., until her retirement in 1997. Since 1999, Gail and Jack enjoyed summers in Westerly and winters in Boynton Beach. Gail loved her pets and her dog "Trixie" will certainly miss her. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Bradford, R.I. and attended St. Thomas More Church while in Florida.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 2, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral service to be held on Wednesday, March 3 at 10 a.m at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Church Street, Bradford, R.I. There will be no procession from the funeral home to the church. A private burial will take place at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gail's memory to the Hairy Cell Leukemia Research Foundation, 2345 County Farm Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60194 or online at www.hairycellleukemia.org/donations1.htm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gail Denham
Jeanne and Herb Wienkoop
March 8, 2010
Dear Jack and family---We will miss Gail and our happy dinners together in Florida. We have fond memories of our days over 50 years ago at Bryant College. We all spent many wonderful times visiting our mutual friend, Paula. Our sincere sympathy to you all.
Jeanne and Herb Wienkoop, Montrose, NY and Cape May, NJ
Barbara Rofrano
March 7, 2010
Dear Jack and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Gail was a wonderful and loving person. My prayers are with you all. Barbara Rofrano
March 4, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers are extended to the Denham family. Gail will be missed by all her high school friends. Burns Bamford, Easton, PA
Nancy Perrin Lanphear
March 4, 2010
Dear Jack,
Although I did not know Gail well in high school, and I have lived away from Westerly/Ashaway all of my married life, I appreciated her passion for keeping the class of '56 together. I finally attended a reunion - our 50th - and was so happy to meet Gail and get to know her a bit more. Her loving kindness will remain in my memory forever. I celebrate her life and death with you and her family. One of our traditions is to light the candle on our home alter to send energy and healing - we send the light of that candle to you and your family.
With love,
Nancy Perrin Lanphear
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March 4, 2010
Jack and Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. So many good memories, always with a kind word or yelling 'hi coz' across a room. She will be so missed and always remembered.
Deb and Vic Eckenroth
Ann & Jim Celico
March 4, 2010
Dear Jack. We are so sorry and saddened to hear about Gail. We were looking forward to seeing you both in March in Florida. I emailed Annmarie today..and she told me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim and Ann Celico
Ruth Griffin
March 4, 2010
May the love of family and friends comfort the family in this time of grief. Gail always kept me apprised of the class events. She was so very kind.
Sam Grills
March 4, 2010
Till We Meet Again,
WHS Class of 1956
EB Oldtimer
March 4, 2010
Dear Corliss and family:
I was so saddened to hear of Gail's passing. we'd often have fun chatting at the grocery store or wherever around town.
Sue Nardone
gail foster
March 3, 2010
dear jack: we were so shocked and saddened to hear of Gail's passing.
although we were not that close in high school, we became close in later years, and tim and I always looked forward to joining you two at our (class 56) reunions.
our thoughts and prayers to you and your children. tim &gail (visgilio) foster. Venice Fl.
Russell & Barbara Merritt
March 3, 2010
Jack we were so sorry to hear about Gail and send our deepest sympathy. She was one great person, Love Russell and Barbara Merritt
March 3, 2010
To Gail's Family:
So sorry to find out about the passing of our dear friend Gail. She will certainly be missed by everyone whose life she touched. With sympathy, Marlene Robar
Art and Ann Marie (Freitas) Messenger
March 2, 2010
Jack and family: This has been such a difficult time. I will miss Gail and all the wonderful times we shared. She has been so good to us. We send our most sincere sympathy. We loved Gail and want you to know we share your loss deeply.
March 2, 2010
To the family of Gail Denham, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great person and will be missed. Especially at our St.Anne Society meetings.
Francis Killeen
President of the St. Anne Society
March 2, 2010
Dr Solis and Staff were saddened to hear about one of our favorite patients-our thoughts and prayers are with you all...
March 2, 2010
i am deeply sorry for your loss....she was a wonderful lady with a beautiful heart....fondly, carole hooper ornberg
March 2, 2010
To Jack and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Gail She sure was a wonderful person and we had a lot of fun together.
She will surely be missed.
Best to you and your family,
Joan and Bob Henderson
March 2, 2010
Dear Jack,
Please accept our sincerest condolences in the loss of your dear wife. Gail was such an upbeat, happy person who seemed to love life. The last time we saw you two was here in Sebastian. Our thoughts are with you.
Joe and Grace Quaratella (in Sebastian FL)
March 1, 2010
Jack,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'll always remember what a wonderful secretary Gail was to Alan. We always called her his "other wife". She told great jokes and was a joy to be with. May the many fond memories you have and the knowledge that others share your sorrow help sustain you in the days ahead.
Most sincerely,
Priscilla Bayreuther
larry & Kay Hirsch
March 1, 2010
Dear Jack and Family: Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Gail. She will be sorely missed by us. Sincerely, Larry and Kay Hirsch
JoAnn Terranova
March 1, 2010
Jack , Karyn , Korie, Craig & Family,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Gail will be one of the brightest angels looking down upon you. Gail, I'm proud to be part of your family, as you blessed me with having happy memories, family values, and much more. I will miss you. Love, JoAnn
Cynthia Siswick-Stewart
March 1, 2010
I've known Gail since high school days. She was always so warm, friendly, outgoing, spirited, generous.
Oh, how I'll miss those pictures she always sent of monthly luncheons and reunions. She was quite a gal...the best!
My deep sympathy and condolences to her family.
Althea Chase
March 1, 2010
Karyn, I am so sorry for you and your family on the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is with God and the angels and smiling down on all of you. She will be with you always in memories and in your heart.
Joe and Anna Brearley
March 1, 2010
We were saddened to see that Gail had passed away. We have many memories that we well hold dear. You are in our thoughts and prayers
March 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marie Palumbo
February 28, 2010
I will sure miss my cousin she was always there for me. She always had a very happy smile. Love, Marie
Pearl/Byron Brown
February 28, 2010
THE DENHAM FAMILY,
Our deepest sympathy on Gail's passing. The memories we have of Gail go back to attending High Street School with her. Playing in the Westerly Softball league and bowling together. Gail always had kind words and a smile when we met.
KARIN & PERRY CRANDALL
February 28, 2010
Jack, In this time of sadness may you see God in the faces of friends, hear Him in their voices, feel Him in the touch of their hands...May their help, caring and sympathy reflect His love and kindness at this time when you need Him most. Although Gail may be gone from our sight, she will never be gone from our hearts. We are thinking of you and your family with Deepest Sympathy,
George & Rosemary Gordon
February 28, 2010
To Gail's family. We knew Gail through Judy & Al Postol's friendship. While we were not as close we knew her to be a wonderful woman. We too will miss her.
February 28, 2010
HENRY [HANK] SNOW AND WIFE DOREEN M SNOW
February 28, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Gail's family. Gail was always ready to laugh--and to take picutres of her classmates at our many luncheons and reunions. Always ready to extend a helping hand, Gail will be sadly missed. We love and miss Gail. Heather & Joe Wyman
judy postol
February 28, 2010
to gail's family, please accept my deepest condolances on gails passing..i also loved her, as we were good friends..she was a loving "spirit" and a wonderful person, i guess that is why God took her ..he seems to take the good one's.i am glad you will all have wonderful memories of her.i will too.
Ken & Rosann Travis
February 28, 2010
Jack. - We know and feel your pain. We will miss Gail and the many good times we have shared together. This is loss that will be hard to overcome. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
February 28, 2010
hey gail i luv ya so much and miss ya..i know you will be at the show and get to hear my jokes.i know you will be laughing..hope you are having a good time up there with God and all the angels, saVE A SPOT for me..i will miss you till then..love your friend judy postol
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