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William Card Obituary
He was born on May 27, 1949, in Wakefield, R.I., to the late Frank K. and Barbara R. Card.
Bill was a U.S. Merchant Marine for 42 years, which included supporting the U.S. military during the Vietnam and Gulf wars. He will be remembered for his vibrant sense of life, his humor and his wonderful laughter.
Bill is survived by his wife of 23 years, Pam, and his daughter, Danielle. He is also survived by his sister, Bonnie R. Shawn, the wife of the late Ronald G. Shawn, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Frank E. "Ned" Card.
Services in Florida are being held Sunday, April 3, 2011, at 2 p.m. and are in the care of the Ponte Vedra Valley Family Funeral Home www.pontevedravalley.com .
A memorial service in Rhode Island will take place at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Marge Thorne
March 30, 2011
Dear Pam,
My thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family at this time; I will keep you in my prayers.
Marge Thorne
March 21, 2011
Dear Bonnie,
I am so sorry to read of your brother's death. My deepest sympathy to you & you family. Know that you are in my prayers.
Rose Weston
March 20, 2011
Bonnie and Family,
You and your family are in our prayers. I hope that you are comforted by the many accomplishments and the goodness of your dear brother. Deepest Sympathy, Jack and Sue McLaughlin
Ernest Jacques
March 20, 2011
Sorry to hear of the loss Bonnie.
Peggy Sue Long
March 16, 2011
Dear Bonnie and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your brother's passing..
Deepest Sympathy,
David, Peggy Sue and Billy Long
Frank & Mary Bliven
March 16, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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