In loving memory of

Concetta A. Ward
September 27, 1922 - December 12, 2011

Middletown, RI - Concetta A. Providenti Ward, 89, of Middletown, RI, died Monday, December 12, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI.She was the wife of the late William E. Ward.Born in Warren, RI on September 27, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Crestina Gallucci Providenti.Mrs. Ward was a charter communicant of St. Barnabas Church since its founding in 1963. She loved the Red Sox and was an avid fan. She also enjoyed various Bingos and her occasional outings at Newport Grand, formerly Newport Hi Li and Foxwoods.She is survived by her children, William M. Ward of Middletown, RI, Kathleen A. Erban and her husband Kenneth G. Erban of Palm City, FL, Edmund J. Ward of Newport, RI, and Thomas W. Ward of Del Ray, FL, her sister Angelina G. Souza of Portsmouth, RI, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.She was the sister of the late Michael V. Providenti. Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 16, 2011, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.Her funeral will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at 8:00 am from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth.Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter.Donations in her memory may be made to St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

Tributes

Marie Huss Gallagher - Decembe.. wrote on Dec 12, 2011:

"When my niece Teri told me of her grandmother's passing my first thought went to her kind words to my sisters and I during our mother's funeral. My mother was very fond of Connie. I'm sure there will be a void in her family."

Pat Seveney - December 17, 201.. wrote on Dec 12, 2011:

"Dear Kathy and Billy, Just heard of your mother's passing. I feel so sorry I did not attend her wake. I'm sure she is up there with my mother taking care of all the skaters that are there with them, and my mother is making all the outfits and your mother is drumming up all the buisness. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep in touch. Love, Pat Seveney"

Dr and Mrs. Mark - December 17.. wrote on Dec 12, 2011:

"Dear Billy: It is with deep regret that we send this message to you. I will miss talking every week about the beloved RedSox. I guess you will have to do the talking now. Take care and God bless you."

Kathi-Elizabeth Laliberte - De.. wrote on Dec 12, 2011:

"Billy, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was wonderful to all of us at the Third Order. Your Mom was affectionately called "Ma" by so many of us and she held a special place in our hearts. May you find consolation in the love that you had for one another and the faith in God that you shared with your Mom. Please know that you and your Mom with be in our thoughts and prayers. Ave Maria!"

George & Janet Bussey - Decemb.. wrote on Dec 12, 2011:

"Connie, you have left a great void within the many hearts of those who had known you and you will be missed. We had some great times when ever you and Bill would come to Florida to visit with your son Tom ad his wife Nancy. As you now lay beside Bill once more, may the good lord watch over both of you and rest in peace. Janet and Buzzy"

nancy kent - December 15, 2011.. wrote on Dec 12, 2011:

"my deepest sympathy to the family, words are not enough of how much I will miss Connie, she was a wonderful person in my life, We had so many good times together especially my thanksgiving stuffing she loved and shopping for beanie babies when my kids were young,and our wonderful rides to McDs for apple pies to see her husband,connie would saygun it Nancyand our DD coffee visits and so much more, I miss you so much and love you Connie"

Tom, Nancy and grandchildren and great .. wrote on Dec 12, 2011:

"Connie, You have always been in our hearts and thoughts, as you will stay with us throughout your eternal light Tom, Nancy and family ."

barbara mini gonsalves - Decem.. wrote on Dec 12, 2011:

"aunt connie, you always knew that you were our favorite. you were like a second mother to us. you lived with us since we were 8 and 9 years old. there was nothing that you would not do for us or give to us. you always had my favorite spaghetti. how many times would i yell upstairs and say "aunt connie you got any paghetti" you would always remind me of that every time i visited you.and you know, you did make the best! thanks for your secrets. and thank you for your love and kindness and tears that we shared. i know you watch among your family and you will never be forgotton. i truly will miss you. and i love you your favorite bobbie"

Diane Carlson - December 15, 2.. wrote on Dec 12, 2011:

"Aunt Con, my favorite. I love and miss you so much. I learned so much from you and strive to be a better person like you, so thoughtful, kind, generous and wise. Always in my heart, love Tunafish"

Nancy Oconnell - December 14, .. wrote on Dec 12, 2011:

"I met Concetta when I was just 18yrs old through my friendship with her daughter Kathy. Concetta instantly made me feel comfortable; like I was also part of her family. As years went by I enjoyed hearing about her life from Kathy and admired her outlook and strength. "Down to earth" and sincere; Concetta spoke from the heart and embraced life with laughter and love. I will always remember her. My sympathy to the entire family and may God bless you all with peace and the knowledge that she has a special place in so many hearts."