"William Charles Kiernan, Jr. ... "Uncle Charlie," as his family always called him, was my mother, Pauline's, baby brother. My Mom became second-mother to her (2) much younger siblings by the time they started St. Michael's (and she was at Hope High), when my Saint-of-a-grandmother took a factory job near their Washington Park project in South Providence. Meanwhile, Grampa Kiernan drove the city streetcars and later the busses throughout Rhode Island.Uncle Charlie was always quick with a joke and he loved big family gatherings, every holiday, no matter the weather, our family clan was all together ... especially in the summertime in Middlebridge, RI at the family beachhouse ... Sadly, it's now gone, but for 60+ years, that humble place by the river stood and provided us with what we'd come to realize were our fondest memories ...Our Irish, Lithuanian family taught us what really matters in life ... Unconditional Love, Values, Ethics, Integrity, Forgiveness.Uncle Charlie will Always be in our Hearts and we will Cherish the HAPPY Memories we had ... Always "
In loving memory of
William Charles Kiernan Jr.
February 21, 1943 - May 31, 2019
Mr. William Charles Kiernan Jr., Age 76, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. Husband of the late Patricia McMahon. William was born on February 21, 1943 to Pauline F (Sinkunas)and William C Kiernan. William was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the war in Vietnam. Prior to his retirement, he was a rural Letter Carrier for the USPS.
He is survived by his son: John Kiernan of Cranston; 3 grandchildren: Zachary Kiernan, Krysta (Kiernan) Lallier and Mikayla Kiernan; 1 great granddaughter: Xena Rose; 2 sisters: Pauline (Kiernan) Margerison and Marge (Kiernan) Barry; and his nieces and nephews: Doreen (Kiernan) Ballard, Kenneth Margerison, Kris (Kiernan) Canne, Scott Barry, Jane Margerison and Erin (Barry) Rich.William was also the brother of the late John (Jack) Kiernan.