Theresa E. (Konikowski) Povar, 47, of Fringetree Drive, Cranston, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the South County Hospital, Wakefield. She was the beloved wife of Gary Povar for 23 years. Born in Norwich, CT, she was a daughter of Joseph and Theresa (Grady) Konikowski of Voluntown, CT. She was the devoted mother of Samantha and Tess Povar of Cranston. Sister of: Thea Guidone of Hamden, CT, Beth Hurley of Falmouth, MA, Joseph Konikowski of Coventry and Raymond Konikowski of Riverton, CT. Sister-in-Law of Geri Howard and her husband Ralph Stevens of Sanford, ME. Theresa is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Wednesday at 5:00pm at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Avenue Cranston. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: The Fanconi Anemia Research Fund 1801 Willamette Street, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401.