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Providence Wren-Warren Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 21, 2016.

Predeceased by two loving husbands Harold Wren and Herb Warren. Beloved mother of Robin (Jim) Sisson, Suzanna (Tim) Fredenburg, Harold (Michelle) Wren, Lawrence (Vicki) Wren and John (Pamela) Wren. Cherished grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. To allow for out of country and out of state relatives, arrangements are being made for a celebration of her life in June.

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February 27, 2016

Suzanna Fredenburg

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February 27, 2016

Suzanna Fredenburg

Providence was beautiful inside and out!

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February 27, 2016

Sherry Bovenzi

Wow it has already been a week. I miss you so much. I want to visit you and have u smile and say my name. You had so many funny ways.
I miss testing your food to make sure it was good and u calling me stupid tuna. I can still hear you singing. I love you gram.

February 26, 2016

Jackie Bowens

Aunt Patty's house was always so fun when we visited New York! Great childhood memories! We love you Aunt Patty. This earth won't be the same without you! Love, your niece, Jacqueline (McBrayer) Bowens

February 26, 2016

Courteney, Delaney and Joshua Bovenzi

We love you Great Grandma.

February 25, 2016

Sherry Bovenzi

My Gram she always made me SMILE. When I was young and the only girl among all the boys she wanted me to be pretty and dress up in her tall shoes and fancy dresses. Even though the tall shoes always hurt my feet I wore them anyhow to please grandma. We had so much fun shopping and finding girly things.
When I was dating my husband she whispered in my ear and told me she was going to Steal him. She taught me how to make bread one day and I could never make it as good as her so Jeremy kept telling her she needed to teach me again. She also taught me to play Chinese checkers and I have to say I never beat her she was that good.
My Grandma loved all of us and taught us that love is important. She will live on through all of us. I know she is up in Heaven Dancing and laughing with Grandpa and Herb.
A Grandma's Love is a special kind of love. Till we meet again Grandma have the checkers ready. Love you.

February 25, 2016

Shawn Sisson

What an amazing privilege it was to live close to grandma for most of my life. It's impossible to forget the love she showered us with. When my mom and dad said "let's go over to grandmas" it was always a cheer that followed. She was such a cool grandma that gave of herself to all her grandchildren. I can't ever remember feeling left out even though she had many grandchildren to show love too. Her love toward others Is deserving of thanks and imitation. I thank her for being a good example for my mother who has shown the same love and generosity. I hope to see her again returned to her youthful vigor and in the kitchen cooking all those delicious Italian meals that she loved. Until then you will be missed by all of us.

February 25, 2016

Ryan Sisson

Grandma was funny and loved to laugh. When I spent a short time living with her I would find some way to make her laugh every day. For example she would say good night Ryan I love you and I would say I love me too. She loved that and would laugh so much. We would go out on Friday to get her hair and nails done. When we would go to dinner she loved joking with people. She loved to talk and always had something to say. As a child she says she was very shy but her father John lucci was very kind and understanding with her. She was a loving mother and grandmother. For sure it has much to do with her parents. She loved and respected her parents very much. She especially loved her father and says he was a very special person. I loved my gradma very much and she loved me too. We have so much more to celebrate about her life in June. Untill we meet again. Eclesiastes 7:1-3

February 25, 2016

Jamie Sillen

Oh grandma! You were the best I could have ever asked for! I am so glad to have grown up with such a wonderful woman. You always knew how to cheer me up and make me laugh...or give me some wise advice. We loved to make blankets together. Thank you for teaching me that grandma! I will always remember how fashionable she was. Even if she wasn't leaving the house, she had to look her absolute best! I loved sitting in the bathroom watching her do her hair and makeup and put her many rings on! She always smelled so nice. And she always made sure to have lots of toys for us grandchildren! And what a cook! Her pizza was the best! I could go on and on about how great she was. I love you so much and miss you like crazy grandma! See you in paradise with grandpa!

February 25, 2016

BRETT PETERS

My grandmother was loved and will be missed. She endured so much in her life losing my grandfather at such a young age but she endured with such a sense of humor even as she got older and age took it's toll she still had her sense of humor and her smile. I'm so glad my kids got to meet there great grandmother so i can always tell them about her.

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February 24, 2016

Aaron Sisson

The last time I was with her she kissed me on the check and said "I love you to" I'm glad I was able to get just one more kiss even though l no she will give me lot's more in paraparadise. She was the best!! I always tell people that I have the best mom and dad, I ges it's because my grandma's were good loving muther's. She'd always tell me that I was the handsomest and then ask me where I got my dimples, I'd always say, from my mother. One time I decided to make homemade bread after 5 years of marriage, when Keila got home and seeing the bread she asked me "WHERE DID YOU LERN TO MAKE BREAD!!!" and I said "my grandma taught me" I remember like it was yesterday, how she taught me how mix the ingredients and how to need the dough. My bread never turned out as good as hers of course. She was always generous but thrifty, one time I wanted a new bike so she took me to Volunteers of America and bought me a used girls bike with a banana seat. I loved it though " thanks grandma " I'm imagining when we are all in paradise and she cooks us a big Italian feast just like she used to with pasta and fresh home made bread and she looks so young and beautiful. I miss her so much. I love you grandma. XOXO

February 24, 2016

Jamie Sillen

I already tried to write an entry and it didn't submit, so if you see me post twice that's why!
Oh grandma! What can I even say to express how much I cared for you? You were the most wonderful grandmother I could have ever asked for! I am so thankful that i was able to grow up with such a wonderful and loving person. Even after she began her dimentia...she was always so loving and funny!...with little spurts of what she was coming through. I always admired how fancy she was! She always dressed well...no matter if she was going out or not. I loved watching her in the bathroom doing her hair and makeup and slipping on her many rings. And oh the shoes! So pretty. She always let me hang on her and was so good with me. She taught me how to crochet when I was 8 and that was something we always did together. We loved to just sit, crochet and talk. And she loved it when I painted her nails! Always always always BRIGHT pink...because she was a fashionista! I want to share an excerpt from my diary when I was young, I had grandma write in it, "I want everyone to know I am Jamie's grandmother even though I am 77 years old, I'm still the most beautiful of all the grandmas. I weigh 135 and 5 feet tall. Looking for a man to take me out and show me a good time. My favorite thing is money first and then men. Love you. Pat. Hahahaha oh grandma I love you

February 24, 2016

Our wonderful neighbor, precious friend, you have given us so many sweet , happy memories. We are so thankful that you have been a large part of our lives.You helped me to be a better Mother, and person. I will cherish our memories always..........Carol & Dean

February 23, 2016

Robin Sisson

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February 23, 2016

Robin Sisson

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February 23, 2016

Robin Sisson

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February 23, 2016

Robin Sisson

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February 23, 2016

Robin Sisson

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February 23, 2016

Robin Sisson

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February 23, 2016

Robin Sisson

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February 23, 2016

Robin Sisson

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February 23, 2016

Robin Sisson

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February 23, 2016

Robin Sisson

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February 23, 2016

Mike Sisson

My Grandma had a sense of humor that if purchased would cost millions or be priceless. Maybe because she faked it when her grand children were around...but I searched my memory and ALL of them are of her always being funny or making light of something. Not that all of it was truthful...but who cares...she made everyone smile. She always told me she bowled a 300 when I was born. We all know that isn't true... But who cares, it made me smile my biggest smile every time I heard it...and that was many times. What do you want in a grandma??? Her! She was the perfect grandma. Spoiled us to the perfect degree and offered her wisdom with a carefree and selfless attitude. Moms and grand moms are never appreciated enough... A lesson I learn from her, my mom and even my wife. I can not imagine showing too much appreciation for women like her... The supportive wife, mother, grandma...Woman. I'm so thankful she was a part of my life and proud she was my grandma. She was the best I have known and the only one I can remember. I look forward to seeing her again in Paradise.

February 23, 2016

Kirstin Howard

See you in Paradise!

February 23, 2016

Jamie Sillen

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February 23, 2016

Jamie Sillen

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February 23, 2016

Robin Sisson

I am very thankful for having a mother who showed me unconditional love and the best example of how to be a "good" mother. I have so much appreciation for the attention she gave to my children. Thanks mom for all the memories. See you in paradise.

February 22, 2016

Suzanna Fredenburg

I miss my queen/Mom very much today, and it has only been two days since she fell asleep in death. I miss her ordering me around, and especially asking me for coffee in the morning first thing. I miss hearing her call my name. "Suzanna... Suzanna... Suzanna... Coffee" I remember her sweet voice so well. I can even hear it in my mind like the music of a song. These memories and many more, that I have experianced this day, bring back some of the joy I had with her, when she was still here with me. What a privilege to have had the opertunity to care for her these last five years of her life and to be able to cherish her lovely personality. I am thankful, this day, for memories that warm my heart and bring me comfort.

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February 22, 2016

The McBrayers

Rest in peace my beloved sister Providence and our beautiful Aunt Patty. The entire McBrayer family has so many wonderful memories of you. Until we meet again you will forever live on in our hearts. We know you will be looking down on us from up above along with all our loved ones that went before you. The Lucci/Wren legacy of love will live on in all your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Much love......Your sister Angelina, your neices and nephew, Donna, Dino, Jackie, Belinda, Janet and Charlene.

February 22, 2016

Shirley Lucci

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