JOAN M. ALLEN

Joan M. (Mancini) Allen, 68, of Dixon St., Providence passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Griswold, Conn. She was the wife of the late James Allen. She was born in Providence a daughter of Eva (DiMizio) Guilbault of West Warwick and the late Fario Mancini and she was a lifelong resident of Providence. Mrs. Allen was a receptionist employed by Pre-Hab Sports Medicine of Warwick for 10 years until her retirement. She was previously employed as an EKG Technician at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital for 20 years. Beside her mother she is survived by her children, Robert Mancini of Cranston, Karen Wills of Kentucky, Deborah Gagnon of Burrriville and Sheila Mackey of Griswold, Conn. She was the grandmother of Hailey and Kyle Gagnon and sister of the late Joseph Mancini. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 10:am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew's Church, Elmwood Ave., Cranston at 11:am. Burial will take place in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Thursday 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Hospice of your choice. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

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