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Joan Howard Obituary

HOPE - Joan Mary Howard, passed away Friday at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of Paul M. Howard. Born in Providence a daughter of Mary J. (Kopka) of Kennedy of Central Falls and the late Walter Vaughn Kennedy.
Joan was a nurse at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital from where she graduated in 1963, for 36 years until retiring in 1999.
Besides her husband and mother she leaves 2 daughters, Jennifer M. Carroll of Hope, RI and Kristine A. Barraco of Coventry, a sister Sandra Lamb and her husband Frederick and 2 Grandchildren, Vaughn Carroll and Sarah Barraco.
VISITATION Tuesday evening, 6-8PM in the CHARLES COELHO Funeral Home, 151 Cross St. Central Falls, with a Service at 7:30PM. Visit, coelhofuneralhome.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Pawtucket Times from Nov. 30 to Dec. 8, 2015.

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December 10, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus. John 11:35 We weep along with you.

Lindsley Capuano

December 3, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Donna Raposo

December 1, 2015

My heart is breaking on Joan's passing. I won't forget all the fun and especially the laughter we shared during our weekly cross stitching gatherings. Rest in peace, Joan.

November 30, 2015

Paul so sorry for your loss I worked with Joan on Thursdays at the Cov Senior Center Take Care Bernnie

Fran Carroll

November 30, 2015

Jen,Paul and Vaughn,
My heart reaches out to you in comfort in the loss of your mom.Jen, she was a friendly,caring person.
Warm regards, Fran Carroll

Margaret L Peltier

November 30, 2015

May fond memories of your loved one keep her alive in your hearts forever......Joan was a wonderful lady.....always a smile on her face.....I knew her through cross stitching......May she rest in peace.

Margaret L Peltier

November 30, 2015

May fond memories of your loved one keep her alive in your hearts forever......Joan was a wonderful lady.....always a smile on her face.....I knew her through cross stitching......May she rest in peace.

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