Mildred Cherkes

She resided in Cumberland for many years before moving to Smithfield. Mildred was employed as a jewelry inspector for the C. Ray Randall Co. in No. Attleboro for many years retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Y.W.C.A. Apres-Mida Club, The Cranston Senior Citizens and was a member of St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Woonsocket. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.

She leaves a son: Joseph K. and his wife Rita Cherkes of Cranston, RI, one brother Marion Petrowicz of Blackstone, MA. One sister: Joan Irza of Norton, MA, and several nephews and nieces. She was the sister of the late Stasia Jalowy, John and James Petrowicz.

Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9:00 A.M. from the Kubaska Funeral Home, 33 Harris Ave. Woonsocket, with a Funeral Service at 10:00 A.M. in St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 74 Harris Ave. Woonsocket. Burial will be in The Parish Cemetery. Relatives and Friends are invited. Visitation hours are Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Home and Hospice Care of RI, 50 Maude St. Providence, RI 02908 or the Alzheimer's Association, 245 Waterman St. Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906