BORN

1941

DIED

2014

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Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens

4310 East Southern Ave

Phoenix, Arizona

Elaine Ferrance Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 21, 2014.

Elaine Mary Ferrance
73, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Tempe, AZ. Born in Providence, RI to Mary A. and Charles L. Bradley, she graduated from St. Mary's Academy-Bayview in Riverside, RI and then as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Our Lady of Fatima Hospital School of Nursing, North Providence, RI. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Arthur; sons Lee and Scott; grandchildren Kyle, Aleyna and Joseph and sister Marilyn J. Howard of Port Charlotte, FL. Elaine loved the nursing profession and worked in hospitals, doctor's offices, and both public and parochial schools. She especially loved to triage patient's illnesses. Elaine's last 34 years were spent in Arizona and after retirement she loved spending time with her children, their wives Monica and Iliana and grandchildren. She was a special person and loved by all who knew her. There will be a Visitation Thursday October 23rd 5-8 pm with Vigil Service 7 pm at Carr-Tenney Mortuary 2621 S. Rural Rd. Tempe. The Funeral Mass will be Friday October 24th 9:30 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church 2121 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, with burial to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Mesa. Arrangements are entrusted to Carr-Tenney Mortuary, Tempe, www.carrtenneymortuary.com.

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January 5, 2015

Peter Bradley

Posted by Peter Bradley

October 27, 2014

Larry Ostendorf

Mrs. Ferrance always had a wonderful smile and word of encouragement for those of us who were lucky enough to know her from our youth at Mt. Carmel. Lee and Scott were the most fortunate to have her as their mother. My heart goes out to the entire family for your tremendous loss! May She rest in peace!

October 22, 2014

Gail & George Gousie

To Arthur & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of our dear and beloved Elaine. We viewed the photos and she always looked so happy to be with her children and grandchildren. She will be sorely missed and will forever remain in our hearts and spirits and we will all be together someday again.

Love to All,

George & Gail

October 22, 2014

Annie Horne

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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