94, of Pawtucket died peacefully, Wednesday January 21, 2009 at Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI. He was the husband of Gladys H. (Cousins) Ferry. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Annie (O’Connor) Ferry. He retired in 1981 as a toolmaker for the Armbrust Chain Co. in Providence. He worked at the torpedo station in the Newport Navy Base during WWII.
A graduate of St. Raymond School and Pawtucket High School where he was an avid track and field athlete. He was an active member of St. Raymond Church as a lifelong communicant, Leisure group, Trustee for the parish, St. Vincent de Paul Society, RI Food bank and an active member of the East Providence Chapter of the Knights of Columbus #1528.
Edward is survived by his wife Gladys H. (Cousins) Ferry, daughters Mary Ann Fians (Joseph) of West Melbourne FL, Stephine Fians (Edward) of Trumbull, CT ,Christine Frati of Pawtucket, and Kathleen Bociek (John) of Cumberland, RI; brother Thomas Ferry of Providence, two sisters, Elizabeth M. Ferry and Leonora McDevitt both of Pawtucket; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late A. Raymond Ferry, Helen Carr and Mary Lonergan.
His funeral will be held Saturday at 9:00a.m. from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raymond Church, North Main Street, Providence at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend followed by services at St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Friday 3:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Edward’s memory may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Raymond Church, 2 Matilda Street, Providence, 02904.
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94, of Pawtucket died peacefully, Wednesday January 21, 2009 at Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI. He was the husband of Gladys H. (Cousins) Ferry. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Annie (O’Connor) Ferry. He retired in 1981 as a toolmaker for the Armbrust Chain Co. in Providence. He worked at the torpedo station in the Newport Navy Base during WWII.
A graduate of St. Raymond School and Pawtucket High School where he was an avid track and field athlete. He was an active member of St. Raymond Church as a lifelong communicant, Leisure group, Trustee for the parish, St. Vincent de Paul Society, RI Food bank and an active member of the East Providence Chapter of the Knights of Columbus #1528.
Edward is survived by his wife Gladys H. (Cousins) Ferry, daughters Mary Ann Fians (Joseph) of West Melbourne FL, Stephine Fians (Edward) of Trumbull, CT ,Christine Frati of Pawtucket, and Kathleen Bociek (John) of Cumberland, RI; brother Thomas Ferry of Providence, two sisters, Elizabeth M. Ferry and Leonora McDevitt both of Pawtucket; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late A. Raymond Ferry, Helen Carr and Mary Lonergan.
His funeral will be held Saturday at 9:00a.m. from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raymond Church, North Main Street, Providence at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend followed by services at St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Friday 3:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Edward’s memory may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Raymond Church, 2 Matilda Street, Providence, 02904.
