Henry E. Curran, 72 of Evans Ave., Tiverton, RI died unexpectedly at Massachusetts General Hospital on
Saturday May 28, 2011. He was surrounded by his family. For fifty years, he was the loving husband of Patricia (Foley) Curran. Born in Fall River, Mass., he was the son of Matthew and Emma (Gauthier) Curran. After serving in the United States Navy on the USS Mitscher (DL2), as a 1st class Electricians
Mate, he joined the IBEW Local 437 of Fall River, Mass. Early in his career he owned Chace Electrical
Company. He then went to work as a Chief & Senior Electrical Construction Specialist with engineering firms such as Bechtel, Fishbach & Moore, Stone & Webster, Dick Corporation and Exelon.
He was a member of the Tiverton Middle School Building Committee. Hank spent many summers sailing and swimming with his family and friends at the Tiverton Yacht Club. He was also a past Commodore.
After retiring, he served on the Water Board of the Stone Bridge Fire District. He was an avid trapshooter who shared his knowledge and love of the sport with his daughter and grandsons. While in recent years
he traveled with his wife to Spain, France and Egypt; he was just as content in spending time with family and friends on the front porch. Henry is survived by: his son Matthew Curran; daughter Susan (Curran) Raposa, her husband James and their children Ryan, Sean and Morgan; and Kathryn Curran Ph.D. Also his brother Raymond Curran of Mamou, Louisiana and many nieces and nephews. Visitation FRIDAY 4-8 PM at the POCASSET MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 462 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI. www.almeida-pocasset.com
A Mass celebrating his life will be held SATURDAY at 10am at St. Christopher's Church.