Theresa Brown-Palana

Rumford – Theresa (McHale) Brown-Palana, 93, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth J. Brown and the late Joseph F. Palana. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Richard V. and Hazel (Stringer) McHale. Theresa had resided in Central Falls and Pawtucket most of her life before moving to Rumford over fifteen years ago. She was a clerk at Simpson’s Pharmacy, Pawtucket from 1951 until retiring in 1985. Theresa is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Richard V. McHale, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, December 28th at 11 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Burial will be private. Visitation and flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 would be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com