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Muriel A. "Mickie" Sullivan

1937 - 2015

Muriel A. "Mickie" Sullivan obituary, 1937-2015, North Kingstown, RI

BORN

1937

DIED

2015

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Cranston - Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford

140 West Main Street

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Muriel Sullivan Obituary

NORTH KINGSTOWN - Sullivan, Muriel A. "Mickie" (Paulhus) 77, of North Kingstown and formerly Narragansett passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 23, 2015 at Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island. She is survived by her best friend and devoted husband of 54 years, John E. "Jack" Sullivan. Born on September 9, 1937 in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Amie J. and Lillian (Demers) Paulhus.
Mickie was a proud graduate of St. Claire High School, Woonsocket, and College of New Rochelle, New York.
Mickie was a communicant of St. Veronica Chapel, Narragansett and a former communicant of Christ the King Parish, Kingston. An avid bridge player and golfer, she was a former member of Potowomut Golf Club, Bear Lakes Country Club, West Palm Beach, and Newport National Golf Club. A regular beach-goer, Mickie was also a member of Bonnet Shores Beach Club.
She was the beloved mother of four children; John E. "Jay", Assistant Attorney General, of Narragansett and his wife Kathleen Kelly, Beth Ann Farrell of Saunderstown and her husband Mark, Timothy J. of Coventry, and his wife Sue and Amy S. Creed of Saunderstown and her husband William. Mickie cherished her eight grandchildren who loved her dearly, they include Matthew, Casey, Kiley, Jack, Mackenzie, Michaela, William, and Peter. Mickie also leaves behind many dear family and friends from RI, CT, NJ, and FL.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 10am in St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be Friday 4 - 8pm in The Cranston-Murphy Funeral Home 140 W. Main Street, Wickford, RI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 1085 North Main St. Providence, RI 02904. For on line condolences kindly visit: WWW.CRANSTONMURPHY.COM

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Feb. 25 to Mar. 5, 2015.

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Donald Walsh

March 16, 2015

I am sorry to hear of Mickies passing.
I was unable to attend the wake or funeral.
Shw was a nice person.
RIP

Erin Casey-Fredette

March 2, 2015

So sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady. Cherish the memories. God Bless you all. Erin

Julie Lancia

March 2, 2015

Mr. Sullivan, Jay, Beth, Amy & Tim,
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was always smiling and so happy every time I saw her. I will miss seeing her on the beach in Bonnet Shores. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

March 1, 2015

Jack, Just heard about Mickie from cousin Frank this morning.So sorry for your loss.I think my prayers are still good. She will be in them, Charlie Mangan

February 28, 2015

Jack, so sorry to hear of your wifes passing. Our condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you all. Tom and Carol Ann Delaney Ft. Myers ,Florida

Eunice Keenan

February 28, 2015

Dear Jack and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Mickie. I remember her always having a big smile and being full of enthusiasm. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Dana Salvadore

February 28, 2015

Dear Sullivan Family,
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mom. I remember her as a warm and loving lady even when we were tearing though your back yard looking for mischief.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.

DJ Cotter

February 28, 2015

Jack, Beth ,Jay, Tim and Amy,
So sorry to hear about Mickie. What a great lady who always made me smile. She had such a great way about her. Sorry we can't be there as we are in LA for my nieces wedding. Hold onto to the great memories you all shared.
DJ

February 27, 2015

Jack and family, John and I are so sorry to hear about Mickie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are in Florida and won't be able to be there. Pat Lynch

Jean Van Couyghen

February 27, 2015

Dear Jay, Jack and Kathy, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jean, Adrian and Shawn

February 27, 2015

Dear Sullivan Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love,
Todd and Tracy Lowthers

February 27, 2015

so sorry for your loss to a great women,we will miss herat st. church on saturdays.our depestory to you jack and family.jack and bevleyden.

Ernie & Gloria Esposito

February 27, 2015

To Sullivan Family,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss and be sure that she will be remembered in our prayers. Please accept our deepest condolences at this time.

Patti Hughes

February 27, 2015

Dear Beth and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mickie's passing. She was a true gem.
Love and prayers,
Pat, Patti, Alli and Pat Hughes

Kimberley Lowthers

February 26, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Sullivan family.

Marcia McVicker

February 26, 2015

Dear Jackie and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of Mickey.I guess it was about the beginning of November when I saw her last.
May she rest in peace.

Charles and Jane Fish

February 26, 2015

Jay, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time....

February 26, 2015

Jack and family, I was sorry to hear of the passing of someone so special as your wife Mickey. My prayers go out to you and your family during this time of berevement. Shelly and Anthony Ferraro West Palm Beach, Florida

Beth Johnson-Lessard

February 26, 2015

Dear Beth ,
Me & Wes were so Saddened to hear about the Loss of your Mother. Please know that our Thought's & Prayers are with you and your entire family at this very sad time!
L,
Wes & Beth Lessard
Saunderstown

Tom Glavin

February 26, 2015

Jack & Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Mickie. May the many wonderful memories you hold sustain each of you during this difficult time.

roberta levin

February 26, 2015

How I wish I were in RI to share your love of Mickey. My arms are around you all.

February 26, 2015

The Barry's send peace and love on the loss of your Mom.
She always had a kind and pleasant way that made you feel like family. She will be missed and was a great Mom.

joseph Iaciofano

February 26, 2015

My condolences

Luci Power

February 25, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the family of our "princess" cousin. Growing up with Mickie was just a wonderful experience. I am so glad that we were able to recently reconnect and relive cherished memories. Love, Luci and Jeannie

Sandra & Ralph Fleming Jr.

February 25, 2015

Dear Jack and Family:
We send our deepest sympathy to all. Mickey will be missed by many. She always had kind words to say about everything and everyone. Never a complaint, always a smile. May all those happy memories bring you peace at this difficult time. Sorry we cannot be there in person, but we will be there in thoughts and prayers.

February 25, 2015

Jack and Family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss.

Sheldon and Lee Rodman

Michael Murray

February 25, 2015

What a beautiful lady! May she rest in peace. God Bless her and the Sullivan family!

John & Laura Smith

February 25, 2015

Jay, Kathy & Jack
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ed & Ted Garrahy

February 25, 2015

Jack and the Sullivan Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy and know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP

Don Shore

February 25, 2015

Jack and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow

Charlotte Hayes

February 25, 2015

Jack and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. jJack and Charlotte HayesJack

Joanne McDermott

February 25, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Jack, their children, and to Mickie's beloved grandchildren. She was a delightful lady. I will keep Mickie in my prayers.

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