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Lizette LaRosee February 2, 2012
Lizette ‘Betty’ LaRosee, age 63, of Pleasant Street, died peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the wife of David LaRosee. She was born on October 17, 1948, the daughter of the late Joseph and Alizira (Travers) Motta. Lizette graduated from the RI Beauty Academy and worked as a hairdresser for 43 years before retiring in 2011. In addition to her husband of 42 years, she is survived by her daughters Lisa Rodriques of Pawtucket and Jennifer Bouchard of Swansea. She is survived by her grandchildren Paul David Bouchard, Hope Bouchard, Rylee and Khloe Rodriques. She was the sister of Joseph Motta of East Providence and the late Beverly Nerone and Dennis Motta. She was a communicant of St. Dominic's Church in Swansea. Her interests included painting, entertaining, cooking and decorating. She devoted much of her time and energy as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She valued the meaning of the word family and held it dear to her heart.
Her funeral will begin on Tuesday, February 7 at 8:15 am from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am in St. Dominic's Church, GAR Highway, Swansea MA. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday, February 6 from 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Community VNA, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, MA 02703.
Margaret M. Greaves January 19, 2012
Margaret M. (WALSH) Greaves, age 94 of Dewey Avenue, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Hallworth House. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Greaves. She was born in East Providence, a daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Hennessey) Walsh. She leaves one daughter, Peggy Santos of Seekonk; three sons, Charles A. Greaves of Rehoboth, John J. Greaves of North Providence, and Thomas P. Greaves of Rehoboth; ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Jenny L'Abbe, Alice Amaral, Madeline McKenna, Thomas and John Walsh. Contributions to Odyssey Hospice, 2374 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated.
Craig R. Grab January 17, 2012
Craig Robert Grab, age 64 of Rehoboth, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, January 17, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born July 12, 1947, in Rochester, NY, Craig is survived by his beloved family: wife Constance Isabelle (Babian), daughter Gwendelyn Rose, sons Eric Robert and Brian Joseph, grandchildren Chloe Jayne and Ethan David, brother Gary Richard Grab (Tammy), sister Susan Jayne Riley (Scott), uncle Richard Grab (Doris), nieces Amy Hobbs, Amanda Artale (Richard) and Emily Behnke (Jason), and nephews Ryan Grab (Jessica) and Kevin Grab. Craig was predeceased by his parents Jayne Martha (Craig) Grab and Robert John Grab. Craig, or to those who knew him: "world's greatest guy", was a Vietnam-era veteran of the U.S. Army and a lifelong artist (a self-described "loco oddist"); his off-beat sense of humor was well-known to family and friends. From 1992 to 2005 he was employed as Senior Art Director at WearGuard Corporation. In recent years, Craig's passion was creating one-of-a-kind sculptural clocks from found objects and "rusty bits". He enjoyed making clocks until the day of his death, and they were exhibited and sold in southeastern New England art galleries. Contributions may be made to the Craig R. Grab Scholarship Fund; please make out checks to the Rehoboth Congregational Church.
Maria Lucilia Pereira January 19, 2012
Maria Lucilia Pereira, age 77 of Perryville Road, died Thursday morning, January 19, 2012, at the New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital. She was the wife of the late Luis Pereira. Born July 5, 1934, in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Angelina (Martins) daEstrela. Lucilia leaves her children and their spouses, John and Natalie Pereira of Warren, Rev. Floriano and Eunice Pereira of East Providence and Luisa and Jose Rosa of Rehoboth; her seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Kayla, Joshua, Sarah, Tyler, Rachel and Evan; and her three great grandchildren, Alexander, Hailey and Sophia. She was also the sister of Lionel Estrela of Montreal, Floriano Estrela of Toronto, the late Jorge Estrela, Alda Gonsalves of Sao Miguel, and Cidalia Alves, Miriam daRosa and Angelina Lima, all of Cranston.
William “Willie” Grover January 12, 2012
William "Willy" Grover, husband of Faith A. (Bennett) Grover, died at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston on Jan. 12, 2012. He was 69. Born in Tewksbury, the son of the late Eleanor (Grover) Harvey, he was raised and educated in Wrentham by his grandparents, Benjamin Grover and Bernice Wheeler, and was a 1960 graduate of King Phillip Regional High School. A retired businessman, well known in the environmental industry, Willy owned Grover Enterprises and Grover Pools. An active member the Raynham Lions Club, he served as president of the organization from 2004 until 2006. In his spare time, he enjoyed refurbishing pool tables, and was known for his skills with the cue. An avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, Willy enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and family gatherings, and enjoyed the company of his grandchildren. Besides his wife of 51 years, he leaves three sons, William D. Grover and Richard A. Grover, both of Raynham, and Michael J. Grover of Virginia Beach, VA; a daughter, Patricia A. Grover of Brockton; two brothers, Leslie Harvey of Fairbanks, Alaska and Merle Harvey of Vermont; eight grandchildren, Theresa, Mark, Jennifer, Kerri, Sarah, Adam, and Matthew Grover and Danielle Letterman; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late John Harvey. Memorials donations may be made to the Raynham Lions Club, 2234 King Phillip St. Raynham, MA 02767.
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