Claire Charles Cranston, Rhode Island Obituary

Claire Charles

<p>Claire Yvonne (Mills) Charles&nbsp;94, passed away on Saturday&nbsp;September 12, 2020 at&nbsp;Rhode Island Hospital from complications due to Covid-19.&nbsp; She resided in Cranston, having moved there in 1997 from Providence. She worked at the Crest Manufacturing facility in Providence until retiring in 1995. She was born in the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago on January 7, 1926 to Matthew and Annie (Attong) Mills and resided there with her husband Victor N. Charles who passed away in 1993, and her two&nbsp;sons until migrating in 1981 to the United States. Claire leaves behind two&nbsp;children Victor Raymond, Terence and his wife Melenie, three&nbsp;grandchildren Ashley, Daniel and Matthew and sisters Barbara (Leung) and Jacqueline (Mills), both currently residing in Canada along with nephew Richard (Leung) as well as&nbsp;several&nbsp;cousins (Spicers) and family in her former home of Trinidad and Tobago. She was the sister of the late&nbsp;Yulan and Grace. An avid baker and homemaker, Claire was well known for her sweet treats and loved giving them away to family and friends. When not puttering around the home she loved catching up on her TV shows, Like &ldquo;Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives&rdquo;, &ldquo;Pioneer Woman&rdquo;, &ldquo;Shark Tank&rdquo; and she especially loved watching Bob Ross make magic on his canvas. Claire was an Episcopalian communicant of St. Crispin&rsquo;s Church located in Port of Spain, Trinidad. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00am in The Butterfield Chapel 500 Pontiac Avenue Cranston.&nbsp; Visitation will be held for two hours prior to the service beginning at 9:00am. A private burial will follow alongside her beloved Victor in&nbsp;St. Ann Cemetery Cranston.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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Lisa Chin
September 20, 2020
Condolences Raymond & Terry on the passing of your Mom/Auntie Claire. This is the family of Alfred & Heloise Chin (Uncle Alfred & Auntie Elo) from Trinidad.
Our fathers (yours & mine) were very good friends before even their respective marriages. Our families have loss ... Continue Reading
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Joyelle
September 19, 2020
Victor, I am truly sorry for your loss of a wonderful woman. I was blessed to care for her and in those times she shared stories of her life and the woman she was. I looked forward to our visits as she shared memories, recipes and adventures with me. She was a great woma... Continue Reading
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MaryAnn carbone
September 19, 2020
Dear Raymond and Terry,
I was so saddened to read of your mother's passing. My deepest condolences and hugs to you and your family. We truly have lovely and happy memories from years ago! May all these special times bring you peace in these difficult days. Your mother w... Continue Reading
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Victor r charles
September 19, 2020
Mum thank you, love you
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From Ray
September 18, 2020
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Barby Pafume
September 18, 2020
My dear friend Victor, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. I will surely miss her bag of cookies during the holidays. She was special.❤️
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NEIL CLAPPERTON
September 18, 2020
To Terry, Melanie and Family
From Neil Clapperton & family

May God and His Angels comfort you during this time of the loss of your mother.
May Our Lady Mary cover you all with her blue mantle.
RIP
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