LINDA R. BUCO-DES JARLAIS

49, of Seminole Trail, Cranston, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Irene "Helen" Buco of Cranston and the late Raymond M. Buco. Linda was a registered nurse for various facilities in the Providence area for many years. Most recently she was employed at Steer House in Providence. She was a graduate of Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Arts degree as a Paralegal. Linda was also a graduate of CCRI, School of Nursing. Besides her mother she is survived by her children; Caitlin V. Buco-DesJarlais, Nicholas J. Buco-DesJarlais and Kelly E. Buco-DesJarlais all of Cranston. Linda was the sister of Dianne Gasbarro of Cranston, Raymond M. Buco of Johnston and Michael R. Buco of Providence. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Monday at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Broadway, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.

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