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Wednesday Jun 18, 2014

Marjorie, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. If I can help in any way please let me know. My prayers are with you and your family.
-Janet Daiber

Janet Daiber - (Pawtucket, Rhode Island)

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Wednesday Jun 18, 2014

To the Family:
My deepest sympathy goes out to each of you in hearing of the loss of your loved one. She was a beautiful woman with a kind smile for everyone. Think of all the good times with her. May she rest in peace.
Joyce

Joyce O'Connor - (Providence, RI)

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Wednesday Jun 18, 2014

Marge, I am sorry for the loss you and your family are coping with at this time. Please let me know if I can do anything.

Sandra Leal - (Pawtucket)

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Wednesday Jun 18, 2014

To the Santos Family:
Sorry for the loss of your loved one.
I had the opportunity to have known Mrs Hargrave and she was a wonderful and caring person. I knew how much she meant to each and every one of you; she will be forever missed.
Let her spirit join The Lord and dedicate a place in your heart for her soul to live on.
God Bless

Jesse L. Ferrell II -

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Wednesday Jun 18, 2014

Dear Wilmette and Family,
I am sending my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom Mary. Having lost my Mom Adele last year at age 99 I realize that it is a terrible thing to happen regardless of the number of years we have had their presence.
Please know that I will keep Mary and all of you in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Larry Roberti

Larry Roberti - (Cranston, R.I.)

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Wednesday Jun 18, 2014

To Wilmette and Joyce,

We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a beautiful person and we am happy to have known her. We will keep you in our prayers.

Love, Jennie
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Jennie Pina, David Pina, and Sandye Pina-Barbee, -

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Thursday Jun 19, 2014

Sincere condolences to your entire family on the passing of your beloved matriarch. The loss of a mother is painful, but we rejoice in remembering the contributions she made to her family and community. Wilmette, since high school I've always viewed you as a kind and gentle person. May God comfort and bless you always.

Lorraine M. Brown - (Providence, Rhode Island)

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Thursday Jun 19, 2014

Special Obituary Mention:

Grandchildren who were raised and or resided with Mary:

Nina (Brown) Martin married to Richard residing in Riverside, RI
Herman (“Butch”) Brown married to Sheilla Salicrup residing in College Park, Md.
Kelley (Brown) Reese married to Rodney residing in Sacramento, CA
Marjorie Santos & Katja Neves (great granddaughter) residing in Providence, RI
Melissa (Santos) Llewellyn married to Cordell residing in Mississauga, Ontario
Jayar Santos & Nicole Ramos (great-great granddaughter Najah) residing in
North Providence, RI

*They all love Knookie and will create their own condolences on the Keefe website.


Condolence from Marjorie & Katja:

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich wrote the novel,Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History. It examines the ways in which women shaped history, citing examples from the lives of Rosa Parks, Christine de Pizan, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Harriet Tubman, and Virginia Woolf. All powerful women and I must add Knookie to this list. Whenever, I hear this popular phrase (and book title), I have to smile and can’t help but think of my grandmother. She was a woman born well before her time. Knooke had great expectations but sacrificed much to play the diligent role of the first female born of eleven children in her proud Cape Verdean family. Her father passed shortly after her last sibling was born and she did what was expected of her (like many strong women of that era), but that didn’t mean she didn’t make her opinions known or stopped dreaming or pushing us to excel. She often shook things up and it became the norm for us to expect that from her. Knooke was bright, articulate and ambitious. She instilled her passion for higher education and feminine power by teaching us that we didn’t have to accept any role but the one that we wanted and thankfully, we grew up with her and learned so much from our time spent with her. Katja and I are grateful for all the ways she shaped and changed our lives. When I returned to work from maternity leave in just six weeks, Knookie spent her days taking care of Katja. They had such a special bond that even when Knooke and I were arguing, she’d still call and demand that I drop off her baby. After all, Katja was Knooke’s baby for the first years of her life. There were times when we experienced our struggles like any other relationship, but she did so much to help us that we could never stay angry with her. It was painful to watch such a powerful woman slip away and realize that she won’t be here to consult, laugh or fight with anymore. However, I’m thrilled to know that she will be an angel on our shoulders still guiding, shaping and leading us to become all we can be.
We love and thank you, Knooke.
Marjorie & Katja

Marjorie Santos - (Providence, RI)

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Thursday Jun 19, 2014

Dear Wilmette&family
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Mary was a beautiful person inside and out,she always had a lovely smile on her face. May the sorrow that you are feeling in your heart lighten by the love that surrounds you. May God bless you and give you the strength and endurance during this time.
Carol Batber

Carol Barber - (Providence,RI)

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Friday Jun 20, 2014

To my family:
Sending all of you my deepest heartfelt sympathy. May God help all of you during this very difficult time and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Miss Nookie will be missed by many and may she sleep peacefully.

Lynnie Tavare adn family - (Providence, RI)

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Friday Jun 20, 2014

To Mary's Family , My Mother (Rita Correia) & I want to extend our deepest & sincere sympath..Mary was a Wonderful & Loving Friend to my Mom..Thank u Mary for always calling & visiting my Mom..she talks about all the travels u both took together..& her favorite was her trip to Cape Verde..I'm so glad u & your Grandson came to see my Mom last month..u made her day ! RIP Mary..Love Rita & Andrea

Andrea D.Wheeler - (Providence,R.I.)

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Tuesday Jun 24, 2014

My sincere condolences to Mary's family. We were neighbors for a long time and she was a very lovely and classy woman. Her smile said it all... - so pretty. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Evelyn Gonsalves Moreira - (Pawtucket, RI)

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Thursday Jun 26, 2014

Wilmette and family...I had no idea Miss Mary had passed away. I just heard and my heart goes out to all of you. Wil, your Mom was always a shining example of grace and class, recognized by all of us even as little kids growing up together.

Lauren Plante - (Pawtucket, Rhode Island)

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Sunday Jun 29, 2014

Willmette...my deepest sympathy for the loss of you mother. May God bless you and grant you peace and comfort....

Angelina (Gomes) Dyson - (Tampa, FL 33647)

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