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Violet B. Halpert, 93

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Violet B. Halpert passed away April 10.  She was born in Providence, the daughter of the late Abram and Rose (Woleon) Halpert.  She was a lifelong resident of Providence.

Violet was a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickenson University (New Jersey). Afterward, she taught at Suffolk University (Boston) and eventually became a faculty member at Providence College in the English Department and in the Development of Western Civilization.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Brown University, Gift Cashier, Box 1877, Providence, R.I. 02912.