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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2020

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARILYN ALMOND

     Introduced By: Representatives Mattiello, Filippi, Place, Price, and Newberry

     Date Introduced: January 08, 2020

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Marilyn Almond of Lincoln, passed away on July 20, 2019. She was the

beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Almond, Jr. She was born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late

Joseph and Annie Tierney, and had lived in Lincoln for the past fifty-two years; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Almond was a devoted wife and mother who strove tirelessly to create

a warm and nurturing home for her family. She was also a hard-working woman, serving as a

clerk at the former Hogan’s Pharmacy in Lincoln, and the former Adams Drugs in Central Falls.

She was a member of the Lincoln Manor Tenants Association and Christ Church, both in Lincoln;

and

     WHEREAS, Marilyn Almond is survived by her children, David A. Almond, and his

wife, Joanmarie, the Honorable T. Joseph Almond, Lincoln Town Administrator, and his wife,

Alison, Karen Gomes, and her husband, Joseph, Linda Almond, and her husband Matthew

Downs, Lesley Beauregard, and Michael Almond, and his wife Lisa. She also leaves behind her

grandchildren, Jonathan, Jeffrey, Jarred, Jennamarie, Sophia, Megan, Kathlene, Thomas, Joseph,

Alison, Caitlin, Catherine, Nick and Cassie, and her great-grandchildren, Mason, Willow,

Arianna, Arianna, Joseph, Taylor, Cole, Aidan, Archer, Aveline, Elijah, Annabelle, Victoria,

Haley, and Lucas. She also is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by

her grandson, David Jr., and sisters, Ethel “Penny” Taylor and Eileen Duffy;

     WHEREAS, The loss of Marilyn Almond is a grievous loss but the joy and inspiration

she gave to her family and friends on a daily basis will never be forgotten; and now, therefore be

it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby expresses its condolences to the Almond Family on the passing of

Marilyn Almond; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to David A. Almond, the Honorable T. Joseph

Almond, Karen Gomes, Linda Almond, Lesley Beauregard, and Michael Almond.

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