Family: Westray LADD/Laura STROUD (F1698)

m. Abt 1898


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  • Father | Male
    Westray LADD

    Born  Dec 1861  Hong Kong, China Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died    Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried     
    Married  Abt 1898   
    Other Spouse  Laura STROUD | F859 
    Married  Abt 1898   
    Father  Thomas Cushing LADD | F849 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Mary Elizabeth RAIGUEL | F849 Group Sheet 

    Mother | Female
    Laura STROUD

    Born  Jul 1862  Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location
    Died    Find all individuals with events at this location
    Buried     
    Other Spouse  Westray LADD | F859 
    Married  Abt 1898   
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    Mother   

  • Notes 
    • GARDINER, PRESTON S., 93, of North Kingstown died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 16, 2008.

      He was born in Warwick, Rhode Island the son of the late Sylvester and Mabel (Hallene) Gardiner. Preston was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Mary (McKone) Gardiner to whom he was married for over 40 years until her death in 1987.

      Preston was the cherished father of Mary L. Gardiner of Boston and Ann E. Gardiner of North Kingstown. He was also the brother of the late Gilbert S., Sr., Vernon E. and Fenwick G. Gardiner. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

      He was a graduate of North Kingstown High School. Later, he worked for the Civilian Service Corps at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. On his return to RI, he was employed in the plant department of the New England Telephone Company. He retired in 1978 as a plant manager after 31 years of service.

      Preston was a lifetime member of the South County Chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was also a lifetime member of the East Greenwich Volunteer Firemen's Association. He was also a communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Parish in East Greenwich.

      For many years he has enjoyed spending his winters at his home in Titusville, Florida. He was a member of the LaCita Country Club in Titusville where he was able to play his favorite sport, golf. He was also a former member of the Potowomut Golf Club in Warwick.

      Funeral Monday at 9:00am from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich. Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Fourth Ave., East Greenwich. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Greenwich. Calling hours Sunday, 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

      Published in The Providence Journal on 4/18/2008


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