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Dawn Smith Obituary
She was also the beloved companion of Edward F. Newton of Smithfield for the past 14 years. Born in Woonsocket Daughter of Claire L. (Beauregard) Richards and the late Roland Richards.
Dawn worked as a client caretaker for Seven Hills. She served as a volunteer at the VA Hospital for several years. Dawn was a SBS Warrior and was helping others online giving encouragement to several support groups.
Dawn was an artist and attended classes at the DaVinci Center in Providence. She was the kind of person that people liked but also admired. She was quick to laugh and enjoyed making others laugh along with her. She was a very strong willed and optimistic person. Dawn had an adventurous person, she enjoyed flying and hot air ballooning. She once took a helicopter flight over Niagara Falls.
Besides her mother Claire, she is survived by her two sisters Hope Arruda and her husband Raymond of Manville and Candace Jackson and her husband Samuel of Woonsocket.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 7 PM in the S. DiPardo Memorial Chapel Funeral Home 1583 Diamond Hill Rd. Woonsocket, RI 02895. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited; calling hours are from 4-7 PM.
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irene kloc
April 11, 2019
Miss you my friend, love you
irene kloc
November 29, 2017
Dawn will never be forgotten, love you your friend Irene
irene kloc
May 3, 2017
miss you Dawn
Debbie Thursby
May 2, 2017
To a wonderful lady .
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Ranelle Fisher
May 2, 2017
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
irene kloc
April 22, 2017
You were such a special friend to me
Erica Howard
April 21, 2017
Dawn, thank you for being such a good friend to my mom Irene. I know you mean alot to her. I hope you're finally pain free and at peace. Thank you for being so kind to me and my kids. Love, Erica xoxo ❤ to Dawns family, many condolences for your loss of a beautiful soul.
Erica howard
April 21, 2017
Dawn, I hope you're finally pain free and at peace. You were a great friend to my mom Irene and I know you meant alot to her . Thank you for being so kind to me also and my kids. Xoxo ❤
Diane Carpentier (Croteau)
April 21, 2017
Hope, Candy & Mrs. Richards, The hearing of Dawn passing has brought much sadness to me. I'm so sorry I can't be with all of you at this difficult time. But know that my prayers & thoughts are with all of you. God Bless all of you
Gary Chamberland
April 19, 2017
It is with great sadness that I heard of the passing of Dawn. Although I have not seen her in many years, I do have fond memories of growing up and hanging out in the old neighborhood. I offer my sincere condolences to her family.
irene kloc
April 19, 2017
I will never forget all the fun times we had, and all the laughs when we worked @Forestdale group home.
April 19, 2017
Offering my condolences for the loss of your loved one. May your family find comfort during this difficult time from Isaiah 35:10 -grief and sighing will flee away. Mrs.C
Irene Kloc
April 18, 2017
Take comfort in knowing that DAWN is a special guardian angel watching over her family and friends.
Dale Lesperance
April 18, 2017
Our beautiful Dawn. Your memory will be for ever in our hearts.
Until we meet again.
With great sadness,
Russ and Dale
irene kloc
April 18, 2017
Love you, Dawn, you will never be forgotten
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