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Ronald Farias Obituary

Ronald J. Farias, 74, beloved husband for 56 years to Lenora (Garofano) Farias of North Woody Hill Road, Bradford, died May 19, 2010.
Born in Swansea, Mass., he was a son of the late August P. and Rose (Dupont) Farias.
Mr. Farias was owner and operator of the Woody Hill Construction Company.
Surviving in addition to his wife, he leaves two sons, Ronald G. Farias and his wife Gail of North Stonington and Robert A. Farias and his wife Jennifer of Tomaqua, Pa.; two daughters, Dorene A. Hunt and her husband Ken of West Greenwich, and DonnaLee Charette and her husband Stuart of Bradford; a brother, Leonard Farias of Cranston; a sister, Cecilia Pacheco of North Providence; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Calling hours will be held Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, and will precede the funeral service in the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be private.
For online condolences, go to www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

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

Published by The Westerly Sun on May 21, 2010.

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Lenny Farias

June 17, 2010

What I remember about you most is you always laughed and seemed to enjoy everyday. With great respect and fondness....and thanks for introducing me to the guitar. Lenny.

gail farias

May 21, 2010

dad i will miss u so much.knew u 4 32 years. i luv u n hope yur in gods hands where u belong.yur a great man very loving n jus enjoyed ,life.luv u yur daughter in law gail xoxoxxoxo RIP.

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