(10/21/14) Standish, Hope A. (Heap), 80, passed away on October 21, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Ronald R. Standish. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Corinne (Jett) Heap.
Hope worked as a switch board operator and was also an operator at an Elastic Mill. She later became the co-owner and primary officer for daily operations of the family\'s business, STANDISH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Her passions were painting and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by four children: John Standish, Linda Conway, Lori Colby-Terriberry and Jill Alberigo all of Coventry; fourteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two sisters: Joan Murphy of East Providence and Bernice Millard of Ocala, FL. She was predeceased by seven siblings.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 25, at 3:30 PM in Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Calling hours are from 12:30 – 3:30 PM prior to the service. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Boulevard Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886-2213. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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