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Edith Erven Obituary

CHEPACHET - Edith S. Erven, 96, of Chepachet, passed away on February 29, at the Cherry Hill Nursing Home in Johnston. Born in Brockton, Ma, she was the daughter of the late John and Sophie (Stephanowicz) Matelis.
Edith was a sales clerk for Chepachet Pharmacy for 33 years and a resident of Chepachet since 1965.
She is survived by her grandchildren, George Bursaw III and his wife Gail, of N. Providence and Lisa Robillard and her husband Roger, of Woonsocket. Two great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Joan O'Brien and a sister Eugenia Holmes.
A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 AM in the Brown Funeral Home, 1496 Victory Highway, Oakland, with burial following in Acote's Hill Cemetery, Chepachet. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society, Processing Center, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
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Published by Woonsocket Call from Mar. 1 to Mar. 9, 2016.

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March 18, 2016

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

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March 9, 2016

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

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