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Elaine M. Richer, 83, of Chepachet, RI passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence with her loving family by her side. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late William and Bruna (Monit) Bressan. She was the wife of the late Ronald E. Richer.
Elaine worked as a supervisor for Waters Company for over 30 years.
She enjoyed gardening, crafting and spending time in the sun.
She is survived by her children, Kathleen, Toni, Mario and her stepdaughter, Rona. She also leaves behind five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Zara Brown, William and Thomas Bressan.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Keene-Brown Funeral Home, 445 Greenville Rd., North Smithfield, RI.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 9:30 AM -11:30 AM with a Funeral s
Service in the funeral home at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow in Acote’s Hill Cemetery, Chepachet, RI.
In lieu of flowers, donations, in memory of Elaine, can be made to The Friends of North Smithfield Animal Shelter, 28 Quaker Hwy., North Smithfield, RI 02896
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Friends of North Smithfield Animal Shelter
281 Quaker Highway, North Smithfield RI 02896