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Arthur Ponte Obituary

PAWTUCKET - Arthur P. Ponte, 90, of Pawtucket, went to be with the lord on September 7, 2015. He was the husband of Irene (Arruda) Ponte. He was born in Fall River, MA. A son of the late Abil and Beatrice Ponte. He was employed by Olney & Payne and Dublois Oil Co. for many years until his retirement. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two children, Gregory Ponte and Theresa Ponte. One granddaughter Kerri Octeau and two great-grandsons Aiden and Connor Octeau. Brother of the late Sally Arruda and Alfred Ponte.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10 am in the Merrick R. Williams Funeral Home, 530 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket. Calling Hours will be on Thursday one hour prior to the funeral service from 9 to 10 am. Burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery in Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904. www.merrickrwilliamsfh.com

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Sep. 8 to Sep. 16, 2015.

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COLLEEN M (CASEY) & LOUIE RANIERI

September 10, 2015

Dear Teresa & loved ones of Mr. Ponte.,
We know, this Void will be hard to fill. He will always &
forever be in your heart, prayers & loving memories.
With heartfelt love,
The RANIERI Family

E. Brown

September 9, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Words of comfort at Psalms 90:10 & psalms 29:11.

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