Philip Andrew Curry

Philip married Karla Marie Sorensen 15 Sep 2001, North Kingstown, RI. Karla (daughter of Richard Brahe Sorensen and Lois Edna REMINGTON) was born 15 Oct 1980, Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

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I have a copy of their marriage certificate. They were married just a few days after the infamous September 11th destuction of the Twin Towers in New York City. Because of that, several guests were not able to travel to the wedding. However, the day still was a lovely occasion blessed by the presence of many relatives and friends, and blessed by the Lord. At the reception we also celebrated the 60th anniversary of Norman & Edna Remington, Karla's grandparents. A parallel was mentioned in comparing their wedding in September 1941, three months prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Karla & Philip's marriage ceremony so close to Sept. 11, another unexpected attack against America 60 years later.

1. Gwendolyn Grace Curry was born 19 Nov 2007, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
2. Josiah James Curry was born 21 Nov 2009, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
3. Adeline Faith Curry was born 20 Feb 2013, Warwick, Kent Co., RI.
4. Gabriel Asher Curry was born 8 Sep 2016, Wakefield, RI.

Thomas married Sylvia Jacqueline Bonard 31 Dec 1972, North Kingstown, RI. Sylvia (daughter of Pierre Rodolphe Bonard and Sylvia Germaine Lavigne) was born 20 Oct 1948. [Group Sheet]

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Summary by Lois:
Mort was born in New Jersey, but lived in North Kingstown most of his life. He was a principal in the company Clarke, Curry & Brown Inc., a real estate and insurance firm. He was a 30-year member of the Wickford Lions Club, and a member of the RI Audobon Society and the Nature Conservancy. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Wickford, where he taught Sunday School. He played golf at Potowomut, Point Judith, and Rolling Green Golf Clubs. He and Pat did square dancing with the Whirlaway Square Dance Club.

Although I had gotten to know him less than a year before his death, I have memories of numerous happy times together with him and mutual family members. Mort was truly a warm, hospitable, and gracious gentleman who enjoyed talking about his family, home, and various interests. In the fall of 2001, he and Pat invited Rich and me, along with our parents, to their home for afternoon tea. We had a wonderful time of conversing and reminiscing, first around the yard overlooking the inlet, and then around the dining room table.

For his memorial service, which was at 11 AM on 13 March 2002, in the First Baptist Church at Wickford, the sanctuary was full. His sister Louise read a poem entitled "To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me." The congregation sang three hymns: "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee," "Brighten the Corner Where You Are," and "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." Scriptures read were: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, John 14:1-6, and Psalm 121. The Rev. Dr. Clifford Hockensmith gave a brief eulogy. Afterwards family and friends went downstairs to enjoy fellowship and refreshments. It was both a sad and joyful time, a very moving and fitting tribute and farewell to Mort -- until we meet again in Glory.

Thomas married Patricia Records 28 Jun 1947. Patricia (daughter of Lawrence Austin Records and Alzada Arnold) was born 1 Jul 1925, Providence, RI; died 26 Feb 2020, North Kingstown, RI. [Group Sheet]

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Patricia (Records) Curry, 94, of North Kingstown, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. She was the wife of the late Thomas Morton Curry, Jr.

Mrs. Curry was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband at Clarke, Curry, & Brown, Inc. of Wickford for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wickford, was an avid bird watcher, and member of the Whirlaways Square Dancing Group.

She leaves her loving children: T. Morton Curry, III & his wife Sylvia of Exeter and Judith L. Mandel & her husband Larry of Washington, D.C. Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Austin L. Records of Exeter, David Records of California, & the late Elizabeth Hendrick, Loring Records, Nancy Allen, Grace Fulford, & Harry T. Records. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence A. Records & Alzada (Arnold) Records.

Her Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:30 am in The First Baptist Church in Wickford, 44 Main Street. Burial in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery will be private.

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In the 1930 census, Pierre Bonard is age 19, living in Lincoln, RI, with his brother Marcel and wife Theresa.

In 1940, Pierre and Sylvia Bonard are living in Lincoln, RI. He is a driver for a dairy farm; she is a clerk at a department store.

The following information is from the Standard-Times:
As a young man, Pierre worked on his family's farm in Croix, Switzerland. Being adventurous and seeking greater opportunities in farming, he came to America and settled in Saylesville. There he worked on his brother's dairy farm until 1941 when he went to work for the M. S. Danforth Dairy Farm in Exeter as a farm foreman.
In 1943 young Bonard wanted to do something for his new country, so he joined the Navy. And it was while he was in the middle of the invasion of Iwo Jima on 20 February 1945, that he dedicated himself to the service of God. When he returned to the States, he became a Sunday School teacher and Deacon at Wood River Church in Wyoming, RI. In 1960 he was ordained an Elder for the Six Principle Baptist denomination, and in 1958 reopened the old Baptist Meeting House on Stony Lane in North Kingstown, where he served as pastor until his death. An article in the Wickford newspaper, The Standard-Times, on 7 May 1970 told the story of his life and ministry.

Pierre married Sylvia Germaine Lavigne 16 Oct 1936. Sylvia (daughter of Emile Lavigne and Clara Paillot) was born 31 Oct 1910, RI; died 9 Oct 1973. [Group Sheet]

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Summarized from newspaper article:
Mort Curry was known as the Father of Public Links Golf in Rhode Island. During the 30+ years he played golf in Rhode Island, he won 16 club championships. As President of the RI Golf Association, he worked on behalf of public links and junior and caddy golfers. During his administration, the Triggs Club of public links was admitted to membership, and thus to state tournaments and championships. He himself was an active campaigner and championship golfer at Point Judith Country Club as well as Annaquatucket, Warwick, and Massasoit. He was also a longtime member of noteriety at the Pine Valley Club in New Jersey, considered to have one of the world's hardest courses.

Sylvia tells of an incident in which Mort brought a Jewish friend from New York City to golf with him at Point Judith. Well, there was a prohibition, either understood or stated, against Jews at the club. That "didn't sit too well with Mort." The rule was quickly changed and Mort's friend got to play golf there.

Thomas — Ida C. Ellerbrook. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1930 Federal Census, Lawrence A. & Alice A. Records, ages 32 & 29, are living at Smithfield, Providence Co., RI. They have five children.

RECORDS, LAWRENCE A, SR 1897 - 22 SEP 1967 EX022

Lawrence married Alzada Arnold Abt 1921. Alzada (daughter of Henry Cranston Arnold and Susie Arabella Thurston) was born Abt 1901, RI; died 1982; was buried , Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Exeter, RI. [Group Sheet]

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RECORDS, ALZADA (ARNOLD) 1901 - 1982 EX022

Jean married Clara Mullen 22 May 1899. [Group Sheet]

Emile married Clara Paillot 22 Dec 1894, Warwick, Kent Co., RI. Clara (daughter of Auguste Paillot and Victoire Poncin) was born 6 Aug 1872, Fontenoille, Luxembourg, Belgium; died 10 Oct 1944, Centerville, West Warwicfk, RI; was buried , St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Warwick, RI. [Group Sheet]

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According to the 1900 census, Emile immigrated here in 1882. He is a weaver, an alien; the family is living in Warwick.

In 1910, Emile and Clara Lavigne, ages 41 and 37, are living in West Warwick, New London Turnpike. There children are: Germaine 14 and Arthur 12. Emile is a weaver at a cotton mill.

Emile died at age 47y 1m 16d, on Main St. West Warwick.