In loving memory of

Marguerite Violet
December 13, 1925 - February 19, 2017

Marguerite (Papadoulias) Violet, age 91, of Newport passed peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Grand Islander Health Care Center of Middletown, RI. Born on December 13, 1925, in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and the late Angeliki (Rizos) Papadoulias. She was the wife of the late Melachrino M. Violet.Mrs. Violet graduated from Rogers High School and was secretary to the principal for several years, prior to her marriage. Her greatest joy was cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She truly was a happy mother and homemaker. She welcomed all who visited and always had a home cooked meal and Greek pastry available. She led a simple life and was active in her church. One highlight in her life was meeting the Patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church, a memory that she cherished. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Kempenaar, of Middletown, RI, and four sons, Michael Violet of Middletown, Ernest M. Violet, DMD and his wife Leah of Jamestown, Harry Violet and his wife Cathy of Middletown, and Johnny Violet and his wife Jean of Tiverton, her sister, Nicoletta Panos of Providence, her nine grandchildren, Chuck, Mike, Michael, Ernie, Lexi, Gregory, Stephen, Jessica, Taylor and a great grandson, Charlie.She also leaves many loving nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her brother, Rev. Stephen Papadoulias.Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 24, 2017, from 4:00-7:00pm, at the Hambly "Brick House" Funeral Home, 30 Red Cross Avenue, Newport.Her funeral will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 12:00 p.m., from St. Spyridons Greek Orthodox Church, Thames Street, Newport, RI. Burial will follow at Four Corner's Cemetery, Middletown.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Endowment Fund, Thames and Brewer Street, Newport, RI 02840. Cemetery Details Middletown Four Corners Cemetery Turner and Wyatt Roads Middletown, RI, 02842 Visitation FEB 24. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Hambly Funeral Home 30 Red Cross Ave Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.hamblyfuneralhome.com Service FEB 25. 12:00 PM St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church 390 Thames Street Newport, RI, US, 02840

Tributes

Helen Howard - March 02, 2017 .. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"Helen Howard lit a candle in memory of Marguerite Violet"

Marilyn Martin - February 23, .. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"Dear Angela, I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She certainly seemed like a wonderful kind woman who will be greatly missed. Very sincerely,Marilyn RN Care Manager, Family Medicine"

michael metzler - March 01, 20.. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"Angela: Sorry for your loss. Michael Metzler"

Cindy Donahue - February 23, 2.. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in out thoughts and prayers. Love,Donahue Family"

NICHOLAS PAPADOULIAS - Februar.. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"We will remember Thia Maraguerite forever. As kids we spent many days at her house and at the beach. We have brought our kids, now adults, to visit Newport, always with a smiling Thia to greet them. May she rest in peace. Nick & Maria Papadoulias"

Leola Whisler - February 23, 2.. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"Sending my sympathy to the Violet family, we lived down the street on Berkely Ave. She always had a smile. Leola Whisler"

James Friedman - February 22, .. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"To the entire Violet family- I am deeply saddened to read of the passing of your mom. A really smart,nice and genuine lady. Always engaged and open to others. May her memory be for a blessing upon all of you. Find comfort in each other as would be her wish I'm sure. Jimmy Friedman"

Cheryl Field - February 21, 20.. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"Harry and the Violet Family, Our deepest sympathy hearing of the passing of your Mom. She was a quiet lady who always had a smile. She will be missed!! Jeff and Cheryl"

Andy Bacon - February 21, 2017.. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"To the entire Violet family our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. She will be missed by many,may she rest in peace. Margo and Andy"

Angela Volpicelli - February 2.. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a lovely lady, always with a smile. We have many fond memories, and she will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Angela Volpicelli and Family"

Lalee Stevens - February 21, 2.. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"Mrs. Violet was such a joy! I so enjoyed going in and visiting with her at Blenheim. I would sit with her at lunch and she would catch me up on all the "kids" and grandkids. She adored every single one! She was my absolute favorite to sit and talk with. She would love it when I would tell her about me running into one of her "kids" in Newport or somewhere. I had the honor of helping Mrs. Violet and her family move to Blenheim. She was well loved and a favorite of all staff and residents. She had such an endearing kindness about her. She had the greatest sense of humor! I'm not sure who of the "kids" had the best sense of humor like their Mum - you were all so funny. Your Mum would refer to her kids as the "boys" or "my daughter" and you could see the incredible pride and happiness at mentioning each one - she lit up a room just by being in it. I loved her. My prayers and hugs for you all. She definitely is an Angel watching over all of you now.Love to you all, Lalee Stevens"

Kathy Condry - February 21, 20.. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"To Ernie, Leah & the entire Violet family: My deepest sympathy to you all. She was a real classy & genuine lady. May God bless you all during this sad time. Kathy Condry"

BARBARA SILVIA - February 22, .. wrote on Feb 19, 2017:

"To Mike and Michael and the entire Violet family. Your mom will be sadly missed ,a wonderful lady that I enjoyed spending time with. Our deapest sympathy to you and your family.God bless you all. .. Tony and Barbara Silvia"