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George Wright Obituary

PAWTUCKET - George A. Wright, Jr., 70, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Karin E. (Brunelle) Wright for 40 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late George A., Sr., and Edith (Varley) Wright.
George was the shop foreman at H&H Products, North Attleboro for over 30 years and later worked for Ferland Property Management, Pawtucket until his retirement.
George was involved in the Boy Scouts of America, St. Theresa Church, Pack 24, South Attleboro and assistant scout master of Boy Scout Troop 35 for many years. He was very handy and enjoyed working with his tools and completing puzzles. Above all, George was a devoted and loving husband, father and 'Pop-Pu'. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered.
Besides his loving wife, he leaves two sons, George A. Wright, III and Robert J. Wright both of Pawtucket; a daughter, Laura L Wright of Pawtucket; a granddaughter, Tayla L. Arlan; a sister, Joyce A. Solomon of Jamestown and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Marion DeGrafft and Carol Ann Harmon.
VISITATION will begin on Sunday at 2 p.m. followed by Services at 5 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 will be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Mar. 11 to Mar. 19, 2015.

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leonard halko

March 17, 2015

god bless you George, you were a great friend. you were such an awesome example for the kids. the family will be in my prayers.

Pat & Mark Bonneau

March 12, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the family.

Annette Kennedy

March 10, 2015

My thought and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness. Keep the memories close to your heart and know that god has granted you an angel.

Jody Cadieux

March 10, 2015

My deepest sympathies to the Wright family. George was a good friend to my dad, Frank, for many years and he will be missed.

March 10, 2015

I'm glad a got a chance to know you, George. -Laura Blair

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