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Rev. Msgr Robert C. Newbold June 15, 2008 |
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Rev. Msgr Robert C. Newbold, 87, of Providence, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Scalabrini Villa, North Kingstown. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen (Hogan) Newbold. He graduated from Saint Bernard's Seminary with a Bachelor of Arts in 1945, Notre Dame University with a Masters degree in History, 1950 and a PHD in History in1952. He also graduated from South East Massachusetts School of Law. Msgr. Newbold was the Dean & Vice Rector of the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, Warwick, the former Rector of Our Lady of Providence Preparatory Seminary, Providence, former Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church from 1986-2000. He was the former Director of Diocesan of Office of Government Liaison, the former Executive Director of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League for 26 years, he was an original member of the State of RI Ethics Commission, previously served on the Conflict of Interest Commission, Member of the Massachusetts and American Bar Association, former Vice President of the National Federation of State High School Associations, former President of the New England Council, a member of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. He is survived by a brother, Raymond Newbold and his wife Margaret of Narragansett, five nieces and one nephew. He was the brother of the late Francis Newbold. A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 20, 2008 at 10am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 901 Atwells Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bristol. Visiting hours will be held Thursday 5-7pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, followed by a Wake Service at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Fund, 901 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI, 02909 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Hoey-Arpin-Williams-King Funeral Home, Providence. www.rifuneral.com Click Here To View Condolence Messages
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