Jennie A. (Simone) Bursie

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Jennie A. (Simone) Bursie, age 88, of 2220 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, and formerly of Waldron Avenue, Warwick, died on December 15, 2013, at South County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ralph Bursie.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Matteo and Maria (Panni) Simone, she lived in Warwick since 1955.

She is survived by two daughters: Jennie P. Bursie, of Warwick and Marie E. Witham and her husband, Thomas of West Kingston; a son, Ralph Bursie, Jr. of East Greenwich; two granddaughters, Jessica Witham Rivard and her husband, Anthony, and Amanda M. Witham; and one great-grandson, Thomas Rivard. She was the sister of the late Antonette DiDonato.

Her funeral was held on Wednesday, December 18, from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at in St. Peter Church, 350 Fair Street, Warwick. Burial was in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. www.barrettandcotter.com