"We have just heard of the passing of Chris. Our family loved Chris and always found her kind, thoughtful, and helpful. She was a good friend to our mother, and I believe they kept each other company.We hold fond memories of Chris in our hearts.Our condolences to her beautiful family. You all are in our prayers.The Cox Family ( Hugh, Roseanne, Colin, Ethan, and Alessandra)"
In loving memory of
Christina Angela Laurin
November 23, 1924 - August 21, 2013
Newport, RI - Christina Angela (DeMatteo) Laurin, 88, of Newport, RI, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at John Clarke Nursing Home, Middletown, RI.Born in Newport, RI on November 23, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Maria (Manselli) DeMatteo. Mrs. Laurin worked as a CNA and a Head housekeeper for many years. She enjoyed gardening and baking but nothing brought her more pleasure then spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.She is survived by her children, Tina Vars and her husband Kevin, Steven Laurin and his wife Chris and Charles Laurin and his wife Betty, her grandchildren, Nicola Smith, Michael Porco, Angela Varacalli, Sean Laurin, Heather Casey, Adam Laurin and Joseph Laurin and her great grandchildren, Dylan Antignani Porco, Reilly Varacalli, Katelyn Varacalli, Benjamin Viera, Jaimee Viera, Brady Laurin, Tyler Casey, Lily Laurin, Shea Laurin and Finn Laurin.She was the sister of the late Filomena McFarland, Antoinette Anderson and Eugene DiMatteo.Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013, from 6-8, in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at 9am from the Memorial Funeral Home with a graveside service at 10am in St. Columba Cemetery, Browns Lane, Middletown. Cemetery Details Newport Memorial Park Vaucluse Avenue Middletown, RI, Visitation AUG 23. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service AUG 24. 10:00 AM St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Browns Lane Middletown, RI, US, 02842
Tributes
"I just found out about Chris passing. I am so sorry I wasn't able to pay my respects. I worked with Chris for years, and loved her and respected her . She was a wonderful person and it was a priviledge to know her. My deepest sorry to the family. I loved her dearly and she will be greatly missed.Mike Cannarozzi"
"I've known Mrs Laurin for many years, she is my sister's mother-in-law. As the years went by we would see her in my sister & brother-in-law's home and she never forgot us and was always very sweet. I also enjoyed her sense of humor. One of my fondest memories of Mrs. Laurin was seeing her chatting with my parents ((Douglas & Christine Huss, who are both deceased). Both of my parents enjoyed her very much, my mother once told me "I admire Chris' independence". Much love to the family especially Chrissy, Steve, Sean & Heather. Marie, Arthur & family"
"My condolences to the family of Chrissy Laurin.For many years Chrissy & I worked for the Cannarozzi family.I recall that she was able to carry herself in such a way that you just knewshe would be having the final word. Chrissy may you fly with the Angels andbe at peace.With Sympathy,Leon Provost"