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Veronica Cornelius Obituary
Westerly; Veronica M. (Hepworth) Cornelius, 82, of Cross Street Babcock Village, Westerly, and formerly of Wintechog Road, North Stonington, passed away on Saturday morning, August 24, 2024, at her home. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Francis R. Cornelius and her siblings Ann Stiner and Joseph Wayne Hepworth. Veronica is survived by her son, Francis R. Cornelius II, husband of Debbie, her son, Paul A.
Cornelius, husband of Amy, of Westerly, her daughter, Hope Mitchell, wife of Andy of North Stonington, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Cornelius was a loving mother and grandmother. She spent her time knitting and crocheting blankets and baby sweaters for her grandchildren and local hospital(s).
Mrs. Cornelius was born in Voluntown, CT on May 1, 1942, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jean (St. Martin) Hepworth.
Private funeral services will be held at the Rhode Island Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, RI. Funeral services are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly. For online condolences, please go to www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com.
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John Wisehart
August 28, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Lived across the street from the Hepworth family on Bowling Lane as a child and spent time in troop 99 with Dick and Frank. Ann, Ronnie and Wayne were always nice to our family. God bless your family.
Tish
August 27, 2024
Paul, Frank and Hope sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Remember her from Boy Scout Troop 99 from Bradford. Sending many condolences to your family. Tish Boss Piccolo
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