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Frank Lightowler Obituary
A WWII and Korean War Navy Veteran, Mr. Lightowler worked as a Real Estate Representative for Narragansett Electric Co., retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Mason's and the VFW, Forestdale.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son; Mark Lightowler and his wife Maribeth of Orange, CT, his daughter; Deborah Lightowler of Lincoln Park, MI, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Leslie and Arthur Lightowler and Gloria Stevens.
His funeral will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 9 AM from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 63 Church St., North Smithfield. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI. Calling hours will be Monday from 5- 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the RI Veterans Home, 480 Metacoms Ave., Bristol, RI 02809. www.holtfuneralhome.com
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Romeo Berthiaume
February 14, 2020
Frank was a wonderful person who donated his time and talents to his community.
Hard to believe that years have passed since his passing.
Joe Davis
March 31, 2015
Frank was a good man whose contributions to the VFW and veterans everywhere will be long remembered.
February 27, 2015
We are so so sorry for your great loss. He is a loss to us all, what a GREAT MAN he was. So proud to have known him. We will miss him greatly, may he rest in peace now and forever. Love to All, Bob & Betty Galvin Sr. old Vfw Post 11519
February 25, 2015
Debbie and Heidi
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May the memory of this special man always stay in your
hearts. God bless
John and Muriel Barrette
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Jacqui Lefort-Arpin
February 24, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May Frank rest in peace. Jacqui Lefort-Arpin
February 23, 2015
Debbie , Mark and Terri we are so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a great man. I would see him regularly at the podiatrist. Peace be with him.
Carol and Ron Stevenin
Tom Dupont
February 23, 2015
Mark, sorry I didn't have a chance to know your dad. Sounds like a great guy who gave everything his best. Sorry for your loss.
John Ruscito
February 22, 2015
Debbie and Family:
My condolences on Frank's passing. He was quite a man. I alway will remember his smiling face and warm smile, especially at his grandchildren's sporting events.May warm memories sustain you.
Dick Greene
February 21, 2015
Mark, Sorry to hear the news. Great men don't come around often enough
February 21, 2015
May the memory of Frank's love for his family, friends and country remain with us forever.
Peace be with you.
Anna Mae [Cotnoir] Viens
February 21, 2015
Terry, Mark and Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man, quiet, unassuming man but you always knew he was on your side. I will miss him too. I am a long time friend of the family and I loved them both. They were wonderful to me in my growing years.
Anna Mae Viens
February 21, 2015
So sorry to hear about Frank's passing. Frank will always be remembered as the champion of the local Voice of Democracy contests. Many teachers and students benefitted from his dedication to this project. Deepest sympathies to Theresa and his entire family and many friends.
Romeo Berthiaume
Paulette Hamilton
February 20, 2015
Your family and the entire town experience a great loss at the passing of such a great man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
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