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Carmen Petit Obituary
Besides her beloved husband of 61 years, she is survived by four children, Jeanne Martel and husband James Sr., Suzanne Soares and husband Antonio, Lorrie Farrell and husband David, Andrea Ruxton and husband Brad; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Martha Cote; and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Marie Elena Petit-Hamel.
Carmen was employed by the State of Rhode Island as a Nursing Assistant for many years, and as a nurse after graduating from CCRI in 1993 until her retirement. As a young mother, she enjoyed being a Girl Scout troop leader for troop 370, and a member of the St. Marys Pawtucket Mothers Club. She was a proud VFW Ladies' Auxiliary member for Post 306 The Major Walter G. Gatchell post, serving recently as the Auxiliarys secretary. She spent time with the St. Teresa Pawtucket seniors group. Carmen was a highly-skilled crocheting enthusiast, an avid bingo fan, and crossword puzzle devotee.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, December 31st at 11:30am in St. Marys Church (upper church), Pine St., Pawtucket. A private burial will be held in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket.
The family respectfully requests flowers be omitted.
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Belinda Olaes
February 7, 2021
HAPPY BIRTHDAY a wonderful true friend for 38 yrs. A great boss, most of all I was fortunate to witness a terrific
Mom to 5 well respected great daughters, and wife to a wonderful man Jean will miss you ! Thank you.
For all your advice. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Penny Trottier
January 5, 2021
To the entire Petit family. Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Carmen. She was a good friend and will be missed. I will personally miss her and the Auxiliary will definitely miss her.
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