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William Leary Obituary

WOONSOCKET - William J. Leary Sr. 73, of Country Rd, died Saturday February 21, in the Philip Hulitar Center, Providence. He was the husband of the late Loretta (McCollops) Leary. He was born in Fine, NY, a son of the late Donald and Mildred (Forbes) Leary.
Mr. Leary was an Army Reserve veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired Army Reserve veteran. He was also a diesel mechanic for Nissen's Bakery, retiring in 1995.
He is survived by two sons; Patrick Leary of Fitzwilliam, NH, and William Leary Jr. of Woonsocket, three daughters; Pamela Hamel of Cumberland, Patricia Leary of Woonsocket, and Tammy Pelland of Fitzwilliam, NH, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, four sisters; Marie Belch of Cranston, Margaret Middlestate of Harrisville, NY, Catherine Jones of Owego, NY, and Mildred Robertson of Gouverneur, NY. He was also the brother of the late; Millard, Milton and Donald Leary Jr.
Friends and relatives are invited to meet Friday at 10:00 AM in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland, for a committal service followed by military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Legion Fairmount Post 85, 870 River St., Woonsocket RI 02895.
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Published by Woonsocket Call from Feb. 24 to Mar. 4, 2015.

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Al & Anita DuCharme

February 25, 2015

Our deepest sympathy! You are in our thoughts and prayers!

February 25, 2015

To the Leary family, sorry for your loss. Your neighbor & friend, Ray Niquette.

wiiliam leary

February 24, 2015

He was my father and hero, i will greatly and sadly miss you daddy, love john (billy).

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